Environmental Sustainability Manager Regular Full Time One of BC's Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. The City of Coquitlam is seeking an innovative and driven Environmental Sustainability Manager who will be responsible for development, implementation and tracking of the City's environmental sustainability and climate action goals, plans, policies and indicators. The Environmental Sustainability Manager will also be responsible for preparing related reports and presentations for Council, developing and tracking budgets and creating a culture of environmental sustainability across the organization. This position also leads a team that is responsible for advancing overall corporate environmental sustainability and climate action, developing related corporate and community education and outreach, coordinating technical projects and procedures related to facilities and operational energy efficiency, and tracking greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption for civic facilities, corporate operations and the broader community. which would include community groups, business sectors, other levels of government and utility related partners (BC Hydro, FortisBC, etc.) Post-Secondary degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Resource Management, Environmental Science or related field with appropriate certifications or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Sound experience in project management, business case development, budget management and contract management; Sound knowledge of the principles, processes and practices related to corporate and community policy development, strategic planning and federal and provincial legislation; Knowledge of current and emerging sustainability principles, practices regulations and technologies related to energy management, GHG emissions reduction, and climate change mitigation and adaptation; Excellent interpersonal skills, including facilitation, collaboration, conflict resolution and relationship building; Proficient in analyzing, tracking and reporting out data; Familiarity with the provincial Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) including GHG emission tracking and reporting protocols Experience developing and implementing municipal climate action and sustainability plans Knowledge of existing and emerging regional and provincial climate plans and policies including climate mitigation and resiliency measures in the BC Building Code Validprofessional designation or certification in the Province of BC as a Professional Engineer, Registered Professional Planner, Community Energy Manager or related is desirable. You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City's efforts in support of these principles, please visit for more information. Please apply online at by 11:55 pm on May 27, 2024