Careers
BC Local Government Job Posting Service
City of Kamloops
Environmental Technician
1384
Close Date
July 7, 2024
At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.
We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!
Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.
Position Overview
The City of Kamloops has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full-Time Environmental Technician to join our Environmental Services team! This position involves providing assistance with the coordination of environmental regulatory reporting requirements, report preparation, and sample collection as well as ensuring day-to-day regulatory compliance at landfill and/or composting facilities. The job involves inside and outside work with regular site visits to landfill, yard waste, and compost facilities to engage with customers, contractors, and consultants.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
- Completion of a post-secondary degree such as environmental science, natural resource science, or courses with a focus on environmental management or other related discipline(s).
- Minimum of six months’ previous professional experience related to the collection, maintenance, and manipulation of environmental data.
- Proficient in intermediate Word, intermediate Excel, and basic PowerPoint, as demonstrated through testing (70% pass rate required).
- Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5.
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. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. More than one candidate may be hired.
Hourly Rate
$34.958
Hours & Days of Work
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hours per Week
40
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email [email protected] 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.
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Rate: $34.96 Hour
