(Permanent, Full-Time)

Lacombe County has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a permanent, full-time Environmental Coordinator within the  Environmental & Protective Services department.

Reporting to the Agricultural Fieldman, this position is responsible for coordinating, designing and executing a broad range of  environmental programs, studies and initiatives. As the environmental liaison, we’re looking for a motivated and innovative individual who will be able to engage all departments and stakeholders within Lacombe County.

A snapshot of what you will do:

Develop, apply, and monitor environmental programs and policies;
Review environmental impact assessments and environmental studies, and identify areas for improvement;
Prepare reports for regulatory purposes;
Maintain the Environmental Management System – work with various committees and community groups to ensure the training and tools outlined in the system remain relevant;
Evaluate County activities within the scope set out in the Environmental Policy and Environmental Mgmt. Plan;
Monitor the goals, actions, targets and performance measures for projects set out in the Environmental Mgmt. Plan.

Your attributes:
Degree or diploma in a related discipline;

Excellent writing skills, including the ability to prepare well written technical and administrative reports and give
presentations;
Able to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with various stakeholders including technical consultants, staff, elected officials, advisory committees and the public;
Experience in public awareness initiatives, project management and conducting research and feasibility studies is an asset;
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

What does Lacombe County have to offer?
We are situated halfway between Edmonton and Calgary, only a 20 minute commute from Red Deer. We have a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, a health/wellness spending account, a defined pension plan (contributions by the employee and employer), a flex time program with your family and lifestyle in mind, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.