Land Use Specialist - Burnaby

About the role

• Provides leadership and technical oversight in land use strategy, planning and policy.
• Prepares socio-economic related materials, including baseline reports, effects assessments and other similar types of deliverables.
• Writes technical reports, analyses and interprets data.
• Prepares written deliverables in accordance with provincial, territorial and / or federal regulatory requirements, best practices, and / or any preferences or protocols identified by respective Indigenous nations.
• Manages the coordination, organization, and delivery of socio-cultural research programs and related community engagement.
• Participates in the development of socio-economic mitigation and enhancement measures and management plans.
• Contributes to proposal writing.

Qualifications

About you

• Degree in social sciences, natural resource management, geography, or related field of study.
• A MCIP or RPP designation or eligible to apply.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in socio-economic effects assessments and / or land use assessments in an environmental consulting practice.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in land use planning with an environmental consulting firm and / or regulator
• Knowledge of socio-economic assessments, engagement, and master planning.
• Understanding of and demonstrated aptitude for analyzing complex legal and regulatory documents, including official plans, zoning bylaws, growth plans and other applicable policy documents.
• Solid understanding of provincial and federal environmental assessment legislation, regulations, and guidelines in a Canadian context.
• Demonstrated research, analysis, and technical writing skills, including gathering and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Ability to support and lead business development activities through early client interaction, develop scopes of work and grow a client network
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with Indigenous Nations in western Canada and / or communities across Canada.
• Ability to travel as required.

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer :

Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Work Life Balance Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home;

and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life

Holistic approach to wellness Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness

Accessible leadership team Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place.

This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability.

Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range : $75,000 - $100,000

Expected Salary : Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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Primary Location

CA-BC-Burnaby

Job Posting

Dec 15, 2023