Natural Environments Technician

UNIT: Syndicate 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 BOUL ARMAND-FRAPPIER A/S MNSDP LAVAL H7V 4B4

The challenges that await you

Performs various technical and analytical tasks necessary to support the environmental directions of the municipality in the management of natural environments by conducting biological characterization studies, ecological value analyses, and writing reports.

Participates in the drafting of requests for certificates of authorization under applicable legislation for future development projects of the City and issues 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 inventoried natural environments, and write biological characterization study reports.
• Write technical documents such as inspection reports detailing the conditions and issue 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 perform 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.).

The ideal profile for us

• • Hold a degree in natural environments, bioecology, or other relevant training for the position;
  • Have two (2) years of relevant experience;
  • Interest in biological control of mosquitoes, 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 territory 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.

Skills

• Analytical ability
• Mastery of one's profession
• Rigor/quality assurance
• Client orientation
• Openness to diversity
• Collaboration
• Results orientation
• Ability to advise/accompany

The benefits of being part of our team

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 social benefits:

• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Only those who meet 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 apply.

If you need special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you are invited.