Environmental Technologist

City of Surrey • Full-time • Surrey, BC, CA • C$ 46 - C$ 53 / hour • 2w ago

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city and their careers forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Project (1 Year)

Scope

The Planning and Development Department is seeking a hardworking and self-motivated individual to join the Trees and Landscape Section as an Environmental Technologist. Working within the Trees & Landscape Environment Team, this is a technical position that is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of implementation of the City's development application process for sensitive ecosystem development permit areas and associated urban forestry policies and procedures. The position requires the ability to interpret plans and technical reports, prepare and maintain records, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Performs the review of environmental submission requirements to support permit issuance for buildings, developments, tree cutting and soil placement. Including but not limited to bird nesting surveys, stream classifications, condition and impact assessments, and invasive species management plans.
Assists with the maintenance and updating of the watercourse classification mapping.
Respond to environmental inquiries from staff, contractors, consultants and public.
Performs field inspections and investigations of sites related to violations of environmental requirements and soil permits.
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

University Degree or Diploma from an institute of technology in an area of environmental studies.
Minimum of two years work experience in project inspection, environmental monitoring, public education and instream field experience.
Valid BC Driver¿s License.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Pay Steps

Hourly Rate

Step 1

$46.89

Step 2 (6 Months)

$48.86

Step 3 (18 Months)

$50.90

Step 4 (30 Months)

$53.04

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until November 5, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

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