Team Leader - Watershed Enhancement

About the Employer
Dillon Consulting Limited (www.dillon.ca) is a well-established, employee-owned professional consulting firm operating across Canada and internationally. We offer a wide range of consulting and design services related to facilities, the environment, community development and infrastructure.

Job Summary
Dillon is currently seeking qualified candidates for the interim position of Watershed Enhancement Team Leader to assist in the delivery of the 2025 City of Surrey Salmon Habitat Restoration Program (SHaRP), which will be celebrating 30 years of successful watershed enhancement and environmental stewardship.

The Watershed Enhancement Team Leaders will lead a team of high school students operating from the SHaRP office located in Surrey, BC to implement watershed restoration prescriptions under the direction of the SHaRP Program Coordinator and Client. This is a field-based position with a focus on invasive plant removal and riparian restoration. Successful applicants will receive experience and training in environmental restoration and watershed enhancement techniques.

Work Term:  4-month (May 1 - August 29, 2025) and 7-month (May 1 - November 28, 2025) interim positions available. 

Hours:  40 hours/week during the summer and 37.5 hours/week in the fall, Monday to Friday with some weekend and evening shifts. 

Hourly Wage:  $25.41

Location:  Surrey, BC

• Collaboration with other post-secondary students to implement environmental initiatives that will enhance streams and riparian areas within the City of Surrey;
• Training and supervision of field and outreach crews consisting of up to 10 secondary school students;
• Completion of field activities such as invasive plant removal, fish habitat assessments, stream bank erosion protection and stabilization, native plant installation, and water quality sampling; 
• Environment-focused education and public outreach to City residents and businesses;
• Planning, implementation and supervision of daily activities;
• Regular tracking of project deliverables and providing progress updates to supervisors; and
• Contribution of a final report to the Client.

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma program;
• Ability to participate in a moderate to high range of physical work outdoors in all weather conditions;
• Willingness and ability to work occasional weekend and evening work;
• Full availability for the duration of the work-term (4 or 7 months);
• Must have a valid British Columbia Class 5 Driver’s License;
• Clearance of a criminal record check as a condition of employment;
• Strong leadership skills and experience in working collaboratively in a team environment while exercising judgment and a high level of professionalism; 
• Strong work ethic and self-starter – able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced environment; and
• Experience or training in one or more of the following disciplines would be an asset: fish habitat enhancement and restoration; native and invasive plant identification and management; ecological principles; water quality sampling; industrial businesses, and/or agricultural stewardship.

Submit a resume and cover letter which highlights your education and relevant work experience in one PDF document to the attention of:

SHaRP Program Coordinator

Dillon Consulting Limited

Email: sharpapplications@gmail.com

• Indicate which work term (4 to 7 months) you are applying for.
• Ensure the email subject line reads “Watershed Enhancement Team Leader – [first and last name]”.
• Examples of relevant media materials, of which you were the main creator, can be submitted with the application for review (maximum two).
• Closing deadline: February 10, 2025, 11:59pm

While Dillon would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
For more information on the SHaRP program, please visit www.surrey.ca/SHaRP or watch our SHaRP video playlist on the City of Surrey YouTube channel.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process.

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