DISTRICT OF SAANICH
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS DIVISION

Parks Development Review Coordinator

Temporary Full-Time Position
(Up to 3 years)

**This competition has been extended to close on October 17, 2024**

Are you passionate about trees and want to incorporate nature into urban development? Saanich Parks is seeking an experienced professional to interpret, administer and enforce Saanich’s Tree Protection Bylaw.  The successful candidate will review development applications and provide technical tree related expertise in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge about tree protection during development, have some arboriculture experience and a demonstrated ability to interpret complex plans and proposals.  
 
Saanich, the largest municipality on southern Vancouver Island, is a great place to live, work and play. Join our team to help enhance the many benefits of our urban forest.
 
Requirements include: University degree in urban forestry, forestry, environmental studies, natural resource management, biological sciences, planning, geography or other related field; course in investigation and reporting or related bylaw enforcement; four years of experience in administering bylaws, regulations, or legislation, preferably in a municipal setting and/or related to trees; Certified Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture); ISA Tree Risk Assessor Qualification; strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office; excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes and possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.  Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
 
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $50.75 per hour with a great benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply via our website by 11:45 p.m. on October 17, 2024 quoting competition 24270 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7 (Fax 250-475-5550).  As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
 
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.