City of Powell River

City of Powell River

Sustainability Planner

(part-time parental leave to Oct 6, 2023)

Competition closes 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022

Located on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a naturally beautiful setting.  Surrounded by mountains, lakes, natural forest and the ocean, Powell River enjoys a moderate climate and offers an extensive variety of year-round outdoor recreation.  The vibrant Arts and Culture community hosts world class music festivals from Jazz & Indie to Choral & Orchestral genres, as well as events for fine arts, foodie, and special interest enthusiasts. 

Key local services include high-speed fibre optics, modern hospital facilities, airport, boat harbours, strong public and private school systems, Vancouver Island University satellite campus, multi-purpose recreation complex, golf course, music and dance academies,  . Whether you are hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail, imbibing at coffee shops or the craft brewery, exploring our historic Townsite, or just connecting with the world from your home office, Powell River is a remarkable place to live, work and play.  Helpful websites: City of Powell River (www.powellriver.ca); Tourism Powell River (www.powellriver.info)

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The City of Powell River is seeking a dynamic project manager and sustainability leader to fill a one-year leave Sustainability Planner position, with the possibility for remote work. Powell River has approved and funded various active transportation, transit, and building efficiency programs that are currently in the implementation stage, such as: the development of two all-ages-and-abilities bicycle network segments, two Vision Zero projects; the province’s first and award-winning digital on-demand public bus; energy efficiency improvements for five City buildings including a $2M heat recovery project for the Recreation Complex; and solar power for our public library. The Sustainability Planner plays a key role in leading these projects and providing grant funding reporting. Experience in project management, energy efficiency, active transportation and transit planning and implementation, and carbon accounting would be an asset for this role. This position is part-time with a minimum 25 hours per week guaranteed (incumbent averages 32 hours per week), flexible schedule, and possibility to work from home/remote.  Included: Extended Health and Dental paid wholly by the Employer so long as the employee works the 25 guaranteed hours per week on average; free admittance to all public drop-in fitness, swim, and skate sessions at the Recreation Complex.

To see a full job posting and to apply, go to the City’s website at www.powellriver.ca.  Select ‘I Want To’, and then ‘Apply for Employment with the City’. All applications must be submitted on-line. The closing date for accepting applications is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Powell River is an Equal Opportunity employer.