Senior Sustainability Planner (Employees Only)

Description:

This competition is currently only open to internal Saanich employees. You must be a current employee to apply.

The District of Saanich lies within the territories of the lək ̓ ʷəŋən peoples represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and the W̱ SÁNEĆ peoples represented by the W̱ JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), W̱ SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations. We are the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately , citizens. Employing more than 1, members across 10 departments, our greatest asset is a high performing workforce. We provide a welcoming environment and maintain a healthy, dynamic and safe workplace that consistently attracts top-quality people and enables them to perform at their best.

The District of Saanich has been a climate action leader for decades. In the District declared a climate emergency, shortly followed by the approval of an ambitious and award-winning Climate Plan, with the updated Climate Plan approved by Council this year. The Sustainability Division leads this work, collaboratively implementing the Plan and monitoring progress.

We now have an opportunity available for a full-time Senior Sustainability Planner in the team. This is an existing position that has been temporarily backfilled for the past 13 months and is now able to be filled on a permanent basis. The position reports to the Sustainability Project Manager and works collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders leading climate-related projects, providing analysis, technical expertise, advice and guidance to senior staff, municipal departments, community groups, public, and Council. The position will manage consultants, establish and manage project teams, develop and manage budgets, and secure grants. The Climate Plan outlines a range of actions, some of which would be led or supported by this position over the next five years.

Job description and competition information can be found at Important Information:

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for . As an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.