Project Manager – Agriculture and Environment

Job title: Project Manager – Agriculture and Environment

Job description: Project Manager – Agriculture and Environment – City of Pitt Meadows

The “Natural Place to live, work, play and invest”, the City of Pitt Meadows is a picturesque community of just over 18,000 residents, boasting a small town atmosphere with all the urban amenities, beautiful outdoor environment and a great quality of life, located just one hour east of downtown Vancouver.

Project Manager – Agriculture and Environment

To ensure we deliver exceptional results to our residents and other stakeholders we are recruiting for an experienced individual with a collaborative working style, outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, strong technical ability, and with local government experience. We also like to have fun and a good sense of humour is always appreciated.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning, this position will lead the planning and implementation of agricultural and environmental planning projects for the City. The Project Manager – Agriculture and Environment will determine and develop the approach and research methodology for policy and planning projects; prepare grant applications; develop policy and initiative proposals in various areas, particularly agriculture and environment; as well as provide input on strategic direction, policies and objectives.

This position will also collaborate with City staff across multiple departments on the coordination, research, preparation and implementation of other City plans and initiatives.

Preferred candidates will possess an equivalent to a Bachelor or Master degree in Regional, Urban, Environmental Planning or Agricultural Sciences (or related science degree with agricultural emphasis). Eligibility for a PAg designation with the BC Institute of Agrologists and/or eligibility for MCIP designation with the Canadian Institute of Planners/RPP designation with the Planning Institute of BC is preferred, along with considerable related professional planning or agriculture experience including 3-5 years of progressive supervisory and administrative experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The City offers a competitive and comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating a vibrant, sustainable, complete and livable community.

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Closing date: Monday, August 29, 4:30 pm

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Organization:
Location: Pitt Meadows, BC
Region: Lower Mainland
Professional Category(s): Planning & Development, Agricultural Services
Posted: August 3, 2022, 2:54 pm
Expires: August 29, 2022, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

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