SEMÁ:TH FIRST NATION

POSITION: Environmental Compliance Officer

HOURS: Full Time at 35 hours per week

TERM: Permanent

SALARY: $70,000 to $85,000 depending on experience and education

BENEFITS: Eligibility after successful passing of probationary period (3 months)

REPORTS TO: Sumas First Nation Lands Manager

PURPOSE & SUMMARY

Sumas First Nation’s Lands Department is seeking a qualified individual to take on the role of Environmental Compliance Officer. The Environmental Compliance Officer is responsible for the coordination of environment-based projects as assigned by the Lands Manager. This includes resource leasing, municipal and local permit applications, booking of inspections, law & policy development, environmental compliance administration as well as consultant and contractor scheduling, report gathering and data interpretation. The Environmental Compliance Officer will, on behalf of the Lands department, work closely with proponents, consultants, contractors, engineers, SFN staff, community members and leadership to ensure the timely completion of all aspects of environment-based projects as directed by the Lands Manager. The Environmental Compliance Officer Environmental will ensure all protections and monitoring requirements are communicated and implemented for all approved development projects and that any violations or infractions are promptly addressed, including issuing fines and stop work orders as necessary. The Environmental Compliance Officer will have the authority to inspect properties, and to identify and order the remedy to any environmental non-compliance issues.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Lands Manager in implementing Sema:th laws, Sema:th Lands Development procedures, the Sema:th Land Use Plan and the Sema:th Environmental Management Plan.
• Make recommendations to the Lands Manager regarding environmental protection measures for inclusion in Sema:th Lands instruments (e.g. permits, leases), as well as processes to ensure prompt completion of assigned projects.
• Conduct research on environmental and project-based issues and make recommendations as requested by the Lands Manager.
• Prepare and submit all relevant permitting applications and project completion material and ensure all required project documents are submitted to relevant entities as per project timelines.
• Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as First Nation Environmental Protection laws, municipal, local permitting requirements, and regulations and / or BC Environmental Management Act and Regulations.
• Prepare, organise, and maintain project records including applications for permits, inspection results and project-based contractor and consultant documentation.
• Track inventory and maintain records of all environmental compliance-related actions.
• Inform proponents and prospective proponents of any changes or amendments to Sema:th Environmental Laws.
• Gather all relevant reports and information from outside entities related to project matters and interpret data within said reports to make recommendations and provide status updates to the Lands Manager.
• Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports to the Sema:th Lands Manager and Lands Advisory Committee (LAC) summarizing community comments, legal requirements, regulations, recommendations, outside entity report findings and project milestone updates.
• Examine existing permits, licences, leases, and records to ensure compliance with Sema:th Law.
• Liaise with proponents, contractors, and consultants on coordinating required works, ensuring required assessments, inspections, surveys, reports and certificates are completed as needed under Sema:th Law and as per the requirements of relevant Lands projects.
• Analyse and implement First Nation, federal, provincial, or local requirements as necessary to maintain environmental standards in development projects occurring on Sema:th Lands.
• Create a regular compliance inspection schedule, prioritizing which sites and violation reports to investigate.
• Coordinate, hire, train, and supervise Sema:th community members to serve as community monitors on all major development projects on Sema:th Lands.
• Investigate and report to the Lands Manager, complaints and suspected violations e.g. illegal dumping, pollutions, improper environmental protections.
• Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate and coordinate compliance and enforcement as needed with other government agencies.
• Determine the nature of any environmental violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, and participate in enforcement hearings, as necessary.
• Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found and review compliance monitoring reports.
• Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data.
• Coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with any Sema:th Monitor, Enforcement Officer or other government agencies as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in business administration, lands/resource management, or other relevant study.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in lands, resources, and governance.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Project Coordination/management.
• Knowledge of First Nation Land Management, land leasing processes, environmental assessments would be an asset.
• Understanding of environmental issues, environmental legislation and protocols for environmental monitoring, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Basic IT skills, including the ability to prepare Microsoft Word and Excel documents and deliver power-point presentations.
• Excellent time/ resource management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in working with Microsoft Office, is preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of First Nations culture and traditions is an asset.
• Experience or knowledge of environmental/cultural field work and/or construction is an asset.
• Ability to effectively plan and manage time wisely.
• High professional and ethical standards.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers, community members.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Sumas First Nation follows all current government regulations and mandates regarding COVID-19. As such, only candidates who are up to date or intending to be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations will be considered.

Work Location: One location

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