The District of Saanich lies within the territories of the lək ̓ ʷəŋən peoples represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and the W̱ SÁNEĆ peoples represented by the W̱ JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), W̱ SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations. We are the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately 124,000 citizens. Employing more than 1,600 members, our greatest asset is a high performing workforce. We provide a collaborative, dynamic and progressive work environment that consistently attracts top-quality people, enables them to perform at their best and grow their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous pension plan, flexible work program, inclusive work environment and progressive initiatives make the District of Saanich a highly desirable place to invest your talent.
The District of Saanich has been a climate action leader for many years. In 2019 the District declared a climate emergency, shortly followed by the approval of an ambitious and award-winning Climate Plan. The Sustainability Division leads this work and we have spent the last four years actively and collaboratively implementing the Plan and monitoring progress. We now have an exciting opportunity available for a permanent, full-time Sustainability Planner who will support the implementation and on-going management of a broad range of projects and programs that deliver on our Climate Plan goals and targets. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a wide range of fantastic internal and external stakeholders; provide analysis and technical expertise on various climate projects; lead our climate communications, monitoring and reporting; coordinate contractors/consultants and related budgets; and demonstrate project management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Qualified candidates will have a university degree in sustainability, planning, environmental studies, engineering, resource management or related degree; and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence is preferred in order to support the transportation of materials to engagement events and showcase our electric vehicle (EV) fleet. Candidates with a combination of education and experience may be considered.