City of Maple Ridge

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Are you passionate about protecting the environment while supporting responsible community growth? The City of Maple Ridge has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Planner 1 to join our Planning Department.

In this role, you will apply your technical and regulatory expertise to review development applications from an environmental perspective, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with relevant environmental bylaws and legislation. You’ll play a key role in shaping the City’s environmental objectives and policies—helping balance development needs with the protection and enhancement of our natural environment.

This position offers a mix of fieldwork, policy development, and collaboration across departments, external agencies, and the community.

In This Role You Will:

Review and evaluate development and permit applications (e.g., trees, soils, erosion control, hillsides, habitat, and watercourse management) to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Prepare planning and policy reports for senior staff and Council, including recommendations related to environmental objectives, policies, and bylaws.

Conduct site inspections for both municipal and private construction projects to verify adherence to approved environmental requirements.

Investigate environmental complaints, enforce applicable bylaws, and monitor compliance with permits and regulations.