11 Jan
City of Calgary
Calgary
The City of Calgary is seeking a Wetland Specialist to enhance wetland conservation within its planning processes. The role involves collaborating with provincial wetland experts, preparing regulatory documentation, reviewing wetland assessments, and developing conservation guidelines. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Sciences, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and a professional designation.
The City promotes an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary.
City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- As a Wetland Specialist, you will lead efforts to conserve and integrate wetland ecosystems within the City of Calgary planning process, providing a high level of wetland expertise to the corporation. Primary duties include:
- Liaise with provincial wetland specialists and Water Act and Public Lands Act approval staff regarding specific planning items and overall city wetland conservation strategy.
- Prepare and approve regulatory documentation required by The City as part of submissions under the Water Act and associated Codes of Practice, including Wetland Assessment Impact forms and inquiries to the provincial Water Boundaries unit.
- Scope, review, and approve wetland inventories and impact assessments, wetland modification/construction plans and designs, and wetland management plans.
- Review wetland reporting submissions and, where required, serve as the authenticating professional.
- Develop and implement wetland conservation guidelines, including setbacks and permissible uses, wetland decision-making frameworks,
and design guidelines for integrating, modifying, and constructing wetlands in Calgary, including stormwater wetlands and wetland monitoring standards.
- Support updates to the Calgary Wetland Conservation Plan.
- Qualifications
- A degree in Environmental Sciences or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in biophysical inventory, impact assessment, monitoring, restoration, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including at least 3 years of professional wetland experience.
- Designation as a Professional Biologist with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) or Professional Agrologist with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists is required.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency)
with no more than 6 demerits OR a Class 5 Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, and no current charges or suspension pending is required.
- Experience acquiring, reviewing, and analyzing wetland data, including the physical, chemical, and biological properties of wetland ecosystems, is essential.
- Working knowledge of legislation, regulations, guidelines, and tools relevant to the Alberta Wetland Policy is essential.
- Experience in municipal planning, policy development, regulatory review, wetland conservation, hydrology, and stormwater management/treatment are assets.
- You are a strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit:
Climate and Environment
- Position Type: 1 Permanent
- Location: 201 8 Avenue SE
- Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $45.53 - 60.86 per hour (2024 rates)
- Days of Work: This position typically works
a 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 310544
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