Environmental Specialist

Accountabilities and Duties include:Assist with management of existing Operational Parameters and Procedures Reports (OPPRs) and deliver annual reports to government agencies and stakeholders on time and on budgetAssist the operations team in ensuring compliance with conditions in project-specific Operational Parameters and Procedures (OPP) reportsWork with the operations team to ensure that the conditions of all BluEarth’s project permits and authorizations are met, documented, and effectively communicated to government agenciesFollow up on recommendations made from regulators to ensure that environmental compliance and mitigation/compensation measures are meeting permit requirements; and/or implement adaptive management measures when and where necessaryLeading renewable energy effects assessment, including avian (bird and bat) assessments, aquatic (fish and fish habitat) assessments, and vegetation/terrestrial habitat classificationAct as a primary contact for consulting companies and contractors conducting work for the facilitiesLiaise with local stakeholders and stewardship groups to communicate BluEarth’s ongoing commitment to environmental initiativesRemain informed of current environmental regulations, standards, and best management practicesParticipate in special operations projects from time to time and provide support to operational optimization or maintenance initiatives Uphold all aspects of BEAM's Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs and work to ensure that all activities are administered with the same care and requirements such that occupational accidents, injuries, and other hazards related to BEAM's activities are minimized and/or avoidedUphold BEAM's values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the CompanyOther duties as requiredEducationDegree or a technical diploma in Environmental Science, Biology & ManagementExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy and/or environmental assessment, natural resource monitoring, wildlife, and habitat impact assessmentMinimum of 5 years experience with environmental studies and field work, in the natural resources sector, with British Columbia specific experience being an assetExperience in the fields common to renewable energy effects assessment, including avian (bird and bat) assessments, aquatic (fish and fish habitat) assessments, and vegetation/terrestrial habitat classificationExperience with provincial and federal regulatory agencies and permitting requirements in British ColumbiaExperience in the hydroelectricity / renewable energy industry considered an assetExperience working with multi-disciplinary teams and interacting with diverse stakeholdersSkillsAn understanding of species at risk legislation, impact assessment, and approval processDemonstrated ability to provide project support to multiple concurrent projectsBasic familiarity with mapping software and shapefilesProficiency with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and WordExcellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skillsCore CharacteristicsAbility to plan, schedule, track, and monitor permitting tasks and activitiesHighly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing prioritiesStrong sense of ownership for individual tasks and overall team objectivesAbility to work on multiple different projects and manage dynamic timelines and prioritiesEagerness to learn and join an experienced team of renewable energy professionalsA general appreciation for the outdoors, environmental issues, and natural resource developmentJob RequirementsValid class 5 driver’s licenseSatisfactory drivers abstract and insurance history reportAbility to work outside regular office hours as requiredAbility to travel to site up to 50% of the time or as requiredAbility to travel within Canada and the U.S.Must be legally entitled to work in CanadaAbility to work outside under challenging environmental conditions, including heat and cold to travel by helicopter and/or crew boat to sites #J-18808-Ljbffr