City of North Vancouver

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER
MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Regular Full Time

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Liveable City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Planning and Development Department has an exciting opportunity available for a regular full-time Manager, Environmental Sustainability. This position will be accountable for the overall leadership, direction, and administration of the City’s climate action and environment strategy, along with the associated operating and capital budgets. In support of the strategy, the role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental initiatives, programs, plans, policies, and bylaws. The position will be responsible for cultivating strong partnerships with a variety of key internal and external stakeholders; including community groups, business sectors, and other levels of government. In addition, the applicant will lead a team of technical professionals and develop related corporate and community education and outreach, secure and administer grants, coordinate technical projects and procedures and track performance metrics and measures. 

Along with previous work experience, preferably in municipal government setting, must have obtained a relevant post-secondary degree in Environmental Sustainability, Ecology, Resource Management, Biology, Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Possess a valid professional designation or certification in the Province of BC as a Professional Engineer, Registered Professional Planner, Community Energy Manager, or a Masters designation in a related business field. Demonstrated related experience in project management, business case development, budget management and contract management; knowledge of the principles, processes and practices related to corporate and community policy development, strategic planning and federal and provincial legislation; and knowledge of current and emerging sustainability principles, practices regulations and technologies related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s license and attendance at evening Council, committee and public meetings is required.

During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC).

We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position, including a compressed work schedule.

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org  by Monday, April 18, 2022.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

Maintaining the health and safety of our workplace is of paramount importance. In that regard, the City has introduced a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy applicable to all of its employees. Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and the terms of that compliance, including any human rights exemptions, are set out in that policy.

Posting:  2022-0063                                                 

April 1, 2022