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Manager of Environmental Services
Municipality: Fraser Valley Regional District This posting closed on

April 15, 2019
at 4:30 PM
Job ID: 2019-14 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying)
Job Description: We are the third largest regional district in BC and deliver over 100 services to six municipalities and eight electoral areas. Our region covers more than 13,000 km2 stretching from the City of Abbotsford to Boston Bar. In short, we have a little bit of everything. If you are looking for variety in your work and the opportunity to make a difference; then you should check us out.
Duties: We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an energetic and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Manager of Environmental Services. Reporting to the Director of Regional Services, a typical week at the FVRD will see you taking responsibility for the delivery of environmental programs including the solid waste management plan, air quality, noxious weeds and mosquito control; and provide supervision and guidance to our environmental services team. In addition to being results oriented and a critical thinker, you will provide strong leadership; strategic and technical advice; prepare reports; attend board and committee meetings; and participate as a member of our Emergency Management Team.

We offer a positive, supportive, team-based work environment with an emphasis on collaboration. We believe in lifelong learning and are committed to providing and supporting training and professional development opportunities for our staff. If you have a positive, can-do attitude and a keen sense of humour, you will fit right in.
Educational Requirements: ??? A university degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related discipline or an equivalent combination of related training and experience;
Skill Requirements: ??? A minimum of five years of progressive management, operation and maintenance of environmental services and programs in a local government setting or consulting environment; and strong leadership skills with a hands-on, leads by example approach;
??? Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
??? Working knowledge of all applicable legislation and regulatory regimes;
??? Strong management, and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple challenging projects;
??? Ability to develop conceptual plans and conduct feasibility studies;
??? Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Salary: The salary for this full-time exempt position is commensurate with experience and is supplemented by a comprehensive and competitive benefit package. For more information about the FVRD, please visit our website at www.fvrd.ca.
Additional Information: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications. Please quote Competition #2019-14 and send, in confidence, by 4:30 p.m. on April 15, 2019 to:

jobs@fvrd.ca or mail to:

Fraser Valley Regional District
Human Resources Department
45950 Cheam Avenue
Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6

or fax confidentially to: 604-702-5461

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short listed for interviews will be contacted
Web Address: www.fvrd.ca
Address: 45950 Cheam Avenue
Chilliwack, BC
V2P 1N6
E-mail: jobs@fvrd.ca
Opening Date: April 1, 2019 08:30 AM
Closing Date: April 15, 2019 04:30 PM

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