Environmental Management Technician

• Researches and reports known actual or potential environmental problems on reserve lands.
• Assists with establishing a Joint Management Committee (JMC)
• Assist with gathering information Canada possesses that materially affects interests or land rights and licences in reserve lands.
• If applicable, at the direction of TteS, discuss with Canada, NRCan and LABRC any reserve lands considered for exclusion
• Conducts site visits with qualified Environmental professionals
• Take appropriate measures to provide written notice to 3rd parties, with an interest or land right in reserve lands, of: [i] Framework Agreement; [ii] federal legislation; [iii] 5.2 [a] proposed Land Code; [iv] date of TteS Community vote; advise Verifier of completion.
• Research files, conduct site visits and report of any known actual or potential environmental problems on reserve lands
• Assists with completion of Mines and Minerals research
• Discuss draft Phase I ESA report
• JMC finalizes Phase I ESA report through consensus
• Advances works and reports accordingly from all ESA recommendations

Land Code Environmental Technician will assist with coordinating monitoring and evaluating on-site inspections for environmental screening decisions, audit complaints, and full environmental assessments with environmental consultants, leasing officer(s), and stakeholder(s).

• Evaluates leasehold operation and environmental risk to TteS.
• Conducts environmental enforcement using conditions and mitigation to property.
• Considers species at risk and ensures water quality within TteS.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the TteS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of TteS.

• B.Sc. In Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources or an Engineering degree or a related applicable field plus a minimum of 2 years field experience.
• Or competition of Natural Resources and Environmental Management technical training with 3 to 5 years field experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience or training in Environmental Law would be an asset.
• Experience analysing and reporting of Phase I, II and III environmental assessments, screenings and audits is essential an asset.
• Spills Management training and/or Hazardous Materials management an asset.
• Bear Aware training an asset.
• First Aid training and wilderness survival skills training an asset.
• Experience working with a First Nations government and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada an asset.
• Experience/training in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, the internet, databases, Google Earth, ERip and other related computer applications.
• Prefer experience in computerized record keeping.
• Must have a current valid Class 5 BC Drivers License

• Demonstrated experience and ability building and maintaining cooperative and productive relationships and effectively liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, coordinating and planning skills.
• Ability to verify, research and collect data and prepare reports and other documents.
• Ability to analyze and interpret environmental reports, spreadsheets, figures, diagrams and tables.
• Proven ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Strong tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act is essential.
• Experience with environmental regulations enforcement is an asset.
• Knowledge of Species at Risk regulations would be an asset.
• Demonstrated Project Management and Leadership Skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook applications
• Must have strong teamwork and cooperation, service orientation and problem solving and judgement skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural settings and interest in learning about TteS Language, Culture and History
• Flexible, committed and enthusiastic.