Close Date:
May 15, 2025
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Position Overview
The Environmental Services Coordinator is a dynamic role, perfect for someone passionate about the environment and maintaining environmental integrity within the City’s operations. This position blends technical expertise, strategic leadership, and creative problem-solving, offering the opportunity to lead environmental projects that foster environmental stewardship within our community.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
- Completion of a post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Science, or Ecological Science.
- Member of, or eligible for membership with, the College of Applied Biology of BC (R.P.Bio., R.B.Tech), Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (P.Eng., P.Geo.), Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of BC (A.Sc.T.), or the BC Institute of Agrologists (P.Ag.).
- Valid Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certificate or ability to obtain within one year of obtaining the position.
- Minimum three years’ combined professional experience in developing programs, writing reports, and delivering presentations related to environmental stewardship.
- Proficient in intermediate Word, intermediate Excel, and intermediate PowerPoint, as demonstrated through testing. (70% pass rate required)
- Minimum one year’s combined staff and/or subcontractor supervisory experience.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence - Class 5.
This is a temporary position until approximately November 14, 2025 or return of incumbent.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. This position will receive 14% in lieu of all benefits, vacation, stat holidays, and health time. This is a CUPE Local 900 position.
Hourly Rate
$49.642
Hours & Days of Work
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Hours Per Week
35
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.
