Natural Areas Supervisor

Regular Full Time

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the City of Coquitlam is located on the shared, traditional and ancestral lands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ, and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

The City of Coquitlam, Urban Forestry Operations Division is currently seeking a Regular Full Time Natural Areas Supervisor. You will be directing and overseeing various forest management and restoration plans, as well as various related reports. You will be supervising the work of a Lead Hand – Forest Management, two Trail Maintenance Workers, and a Forest Management Technician, and will be using your independence and judgment to solve complex and contentious problems. If you have a natural resource related background, plus applicable related natural resource experience, combined with the desire and ability to supervise, we look forward to your application!

The Natural Areas Supervisor researches best management practices, and reviews and analyzes information in order to implement related forest management initiatives. The Supervisor would work with contractors and consultants on various technical projects relating to forest health, park infrastructure, hydrology and drainage and trail construction. The Supervisor would further respond to public complaints/inquiries relating to invasive species, trails, natural areas and encroachments, and would also maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external contacts for purposes of regional planning processes. If you have the skills and interest speaking to the above, we encourage you to apply for this fantastic opportunity!

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in biology, urban forestry, ecology, natural resource management or related discipline, plus three years related experience or five years related experience combined with a technical diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The candidate must be eligible for registration with the College of Applied Biology of BC or the Association of BC Forest Professionals. A Driver’s License for the Province of BC (with satisfactory driving record) is required.

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The City offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The CUPE hourly rate is $45.68 - $53.97 (2022 rates), and participation in our Earned Day Off program is offered. The City has a vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a policy security clearance evaluation (with no adverse reports).

Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on December 16, 2022.

The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.