You will perform various technical and analytical tasks necessary to support the municipality's environmental directions regarding the management of natural environments, including conducting biological characterization studies, ecological value analyses, and writing reports.

You will participate in drafting requests for certificates of authorization under applicable legislation for the City’s future development projects and will provide environmental recommendations to citizens, developers, and their consultants.

More specifically, you will:

• You will issue recommendations and request modifications to plans, specifications, studies, and other submitted documents.
• You will collect data and conduct sampling necessary for biological characterization studies, analyze the ecological value of inventoried natural environments, and write biological characterization study reports.
• You will conduct field inspections and ensure that the work is carried out according to the plans and specifications.
• You will write technical documents such as inspection reports detailing the sites, issue recommendations, and follow up on the compliance of works, structures, or constructions located in or near natural environments, as part of corporate or private projects that will be transferred to the City, such as compensation arrangements, restoration work, or planting. You will collect and compile data, produce analyses and statistics of various types.
• You will inform citizens and ICI of non-compliant aspects, observed violations, and required corrective actions, and then carry out the necessary follow-ups.
• You will conduct research, compile statistical data, and produce various documents (reports, tables, etc.).
• You will monitor and update dashboards, performance indicators, and geomatics databases related to natural environments and interpretation panels.
• If necessary, you will seek the intervention of representatives from other municipal services involved (urban planning, public works, engineering, etc.).
• You will raise awareness and inform citizens and various stakeholders (citizens, consultants, other municipal services, developers, etc.) about natural environments, policies, plans, regulations, and applicable laws to promote compliance.
• You will communicate and collaborate with employees from other services, external organizations, or the ministry. You will provide the requested information, compile the received data, and ensure quality control.
• You will prepare the necessary documentation for evidence, inform the lawyers of the Legal Affairs Department, and may act as a witness in court in your area of expertise.

• Hold a DEC in the field of environment;
• Have twenty-four (24) months of relevant experience, particularly in watercourse inspection;
• Knowledge of environmental issues, particularly in watercourse management (environmental standards);
• Knowledge of the legislative framework in natural environments, mainly in watercourse management (water environment);
• Comfortable with fieldwork under varied conditions (natural environments, weather, etc.);
• Monitoring of work in natural environments, particularly in watercourses (an asset);
• Understanding of hydraulic and hydrology concepts;
• Possess a valid driver's license and a vehicle;
• Possess an ASP construction card.

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third-largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working in a pleasant environment.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and social benefits:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee assistance program (EAP);
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.