Natural Environments Technician
UNIT: Union of technical and professional office employees of the City of Laval
JOB POSTING NO: 3464 Mandate until the end of September 2026
POSTING PERIOD:
SERVICE: Environment and Eco-citizenship
DIVISION: Natural environments, awareness, and project development
SALARY: Class 10 – $61,619.23 to $94,798.85 / year
SCHEDULE: 33.00 hours per week, DAY; TUESDAY to FRIDAY - 08:15 to 17:30 - B
WORK MODE: Hybrid
WORK LOCATION: Natural environments, awareness, project development, 480 ARMAND-FRAPPIER BLVD A/S MNSDP LAVAL H7V 4B4
Perform various technical and analytical tasks necessary to support the environmental orientations of the municipality regarding the management of natural environments by conducting biological characterization studies, ecological value analyses, and writing reports.
Participate in the drafting of requests for certificates of authorization under applicable legislation for future development projects of the City and provide environmental recommendations to citizens, developers, and their consultants.
- Conduct field inspections and ensure that work is carried out in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Collect data and samples necessary for conducting a biological characterization study, analyze the ecological value of the inventoried natural environments, and write biological characterization study reports.
- Write technical documents such as inspection reports detailing the conditions and provide recommendations. Collect and compile data, produce analyses and various types of statistics.
- Notify citizens, as well as industries, businesses, and institutions, of non-compliance issues, observed violations, and required corrections, and carry out the necessary follow-ups.
- Monitor and update dashboards, performance indicators, and geomatics databases related to natural environments and interpretation panels. Conduct research, compile statistical data, and produce various documents (reports, tables, etc.).
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- Hold a diploma in natural environments, bioecology, or other relevant training for the position;
- Have two (2) years of relevant experience;
- Interest in biological mosquito control, eco-responsible events, waste management, and pesticide control;
- Knowledge of provincial and municipal regulations regarding natural environments (watercourses, wetlands, shorelines, urban forests, and others);
- Ability to recognize plant species in the area as well as to delineate wetlands and the high water line (an asset);
- Knowledge in geomatics (an asset);
- Good knowledge of the Laval territory (an asset);
- Knowledge in natural environment restoration (an asset);
- Hold a valid class 5 driver's license.
- Analytical ability
- Mastery of one's profession
- Rigor/quality assurance
- Customer orientation
- Openness to diversity
- Collaboration
- Results orientation
- Ability to advise/accompany
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 with pleasure.
For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:
- Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
- Work location easily accessible with free parking;
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
Only those meeting the requirements will be contacted.
The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to submit their applications.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you are invited.
