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.
Hours & Days of Work
Monday - Friday8 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm
Hours per Week
Hourly Rate
$34.958
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at hr@kamloops.
ca 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 for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca / careers.