Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Environmental Coordinator II to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division, Development Planning Department. Reporting to the Manager, Development Planning, in this unionized position you will be a key member of the development application review team using your specialized knowledge of primarily watercourse requirements, but also endangered species, invasive species and contaminated sites requirements to advance developments that meet environmental regulations. Your work will be undertaken in collaboration and consultation with public and private sector qualified environmental professionals, landscape architects, engineers, and professional planners. You will also provide guidance to other departments and the public related to watercourse requirements.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze a variety of development applications and proposals, including reports prepared by Qualified Environmental Professionals, for compliance with environmental legislation, policies, and regulations. Provide clear and concise comment including path forward to project approval
Coordinate compliance with environmental legislation and project approvals, including providing information and comment to environmental regulatory agencies
Perform site inspections for projects to ensure compliance with approved designs and environmental requirements
Attend meetings, receive public and environmental agency input, and provide environmental expertise
Liaise with internal/external stakeholders, environmental agencies, developers, and the public
Perform research related to the environmental issues associated with land use and development, with the goal of coordinating/expediting the approval process of applications through regulatory agencies
Formulate draft environmental objectives and policies associated with land use and development including the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental programs
Perform related work as required

Qualifications

University graduation, plus a post graduate degree in a related discipline and eligibility for registration a professional association related to the work, plus some professional experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Considerable knowledge of the legislation, policies, rules, regulations, bylaws, and objectives governing environmental land use and development, preferably including the Township’s Official Community Plan Schedule 3, Streamside Protection and Enhancement
Ability to perform environmental planning, research and analytical tasks, and to communicate effectively with internal/external contacts, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities
Ability to prepare reports and recommendations on environmental aspects, extensive computer familiarity with proficiency in visual presentations and spreadsheets is required
Ability to exercise sound, consistent judgement and creativity to advance development applications to approvals that align with environmental requirements
Experience in municipal government is preferred

Required Certifications/Licenses
Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.

BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License and the Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

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We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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26-U022 - Environmental Coordinator II

26-U022 - Environmental Coordinator II