This position will be responsible for managing projects, reporting, completing baseline environmental assessments, pre-approvals acquisition, environmental permitting, as well as environmental monitoring/inspection related field work associated with various projects throughout Alberta. Fieldwork could include timber, vegetation and soils assessments, site inspections, watercourse crossing assessments and other environmental fieldwork as required.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science.
- Professional designation (P.Biol.) with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB).
- A minimum of five (5) years of work-related experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
- Knowledge of planning, land-use and environmental regulations/policies.
- Working knowledge of planning, land-use and environmental regulations/policies.
- Authenticating Wetland Professional under the Alberta Wetland Policy is an asset.
- Knowledge of working with different regulatory agencies: Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Indian Oil and Gas Commission (IOGC).
- Experience designing and planning projects using the Alberta Sensitive Species Inventory Guidelines, the AER's Directives 035 & 056, AEP's Wildlife Directives for both wind energy and solar energy projects.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal & leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required.
The position will be a full time position out of the Sherwood Park office and remain open until a suitable candidate is found. A competitive compensation package will be offered corresponding with the candidates experience and skills.
Benefits:
- 100% work from home (with field visits as needed)
- ownership opportunities and profit sharing
- extended health
- flex days
- bonus when working in the field
- developing RRSP contribution program