15h Left Senior Environmental Specialist

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada BBA Consultants Full time
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Your future role on our team

The BBA team is seeking a senior project manager with in-depth experience of the renewable power sector to perform environmental impact studies and requests for permits and approvals. The Environmental department carries out various mandates (biophysical assessments, biophysical and social impact studies, approval and permit applications) related to developing and carrying out projects in the power sector across Canada and abroad.

As an Environmental Specialist and project manager, you'll provide regulatory leadership and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of project managers, environmental professionals, and engineers to provide our clients with practical solutions. You'll be responsible for coordinating and implementing studies and regulatory applications for CAPEX/OPEX projects in Canadian provincial jurisdictions, with a focus in Western Canada, and also be involved in BBA's Chile office operations.

With us, you'll get the opportunity to...

Operations (billable 70% of the time)

1. Develop, coordinate and carry out environmental studies, environmental management projects, and environmental impact assessments targeting the energy (hydroelectricity, wind and solar power, biofuels, H2, etc.), industrial, infrastructure, and land-use planning sectors.
2. Lead environmental aspects of applications/reports to facilitate regulatory approvals in concert with project teams and/or project managers.
3. Lead the completion of environmental impact assessments and other related studies as part of a multidisciplinary team.
4. Liaise with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and appropriate industry-related organizations to maintain expertise of market-sector trends and regulatory permitting requirements.
5. Oversee the writing of high-quality scientific and technical reports, including regulatory submission documents.
6. Lead and/or participate in proposal preparation (strategy, work plan, budget, etc.).
7. Manage and lead multidisciplinary projects, including budget and schedule management, client liaison, technical leadership, and coordinate project teams through the appropriate regulatory processes.
8. Develop methodologies and prepare sampling plans and data entry.
9. Conduct and/or participate in field surveys.

Business development (15 to 20% of the time)

1. Develop constructive business relationships during project implementation to encourage repeat business.
2. Promote cross-selling of expertise to existing clients.
3. Promote BBA's environmental services, both internally to colleagues and externally to clients and future clients.

Team leadership (5% to 10% of the time – Will evolve as the team grows)

1. Supervise team members to establish the schedule, distribution of responsibilities, work methods, and allocation of human and financial resources.
2. Plan and manage meetings, both internal with team members and external with other relevant players or subcontractors.
3. Ensure that information flows within the team and that team members provide information that is appropriate, timely, complete, and properly analyzed and presented.
4. Serve as a mentor for young professionals within the group.

Corporate component (5 to 10% of the time)

1. Participate in developing and implementing the Environment group's strategies, in collaboration with senior management, to stimulate the Environment group's growth.
2. Get involved in innovation, new service development, and communication projects for the Environment group.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

1. Client-oriented
2. Adaptable
3. Ability to maintain positive peer relationships
4. Results-driven
5. Ability for self-development
6. Committed to the firm's success
7. Ability to make quality decisions
8. Ability to develop direct reports and others
9. Organizational agility

Overview of certifications and job requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Geography, Planning or other training deemed equivalent.
2. Ten years of relevant experience in renewable power-related projects.
3. In-depth understanding of the power industries and existing industry relationships that can be leveraged into new business.
4. Demonstrated experience working with federal and provincial legislation and policies that apply to project development and permitting in Western provinces and throughout Canada.
5. Excellent knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory requirements.
6. Experience in project management (budget, schedule, planning, work supervision).
7. Excellent ability in drafting reports and performing environmental assessments as well as good analysis skills and an analytical mind.
8. Autonomy, initiative, and attention to detail, ability to work on a team and in a dynamic environment.
9. Knowledge of MS Office Suite software programs.
10. Asset: bilingualism (English, French, and Spanish), spoken and written.
11. Asset: Master's degree in Environment or related field and experience in the power sector.

An overview of BBA's total reward

1. Annual base salary, based on 37.5 hours weekly, between $100,000 to $160,000.
2. Annual bonification program for all regular employees.
3. Onsite mobility premium.
4. Access to a time bank.
5. Cellphone Program.
6. Group insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term disability insurance.
7. Pension Plan.
8. Vacation and sick leave.
9. Premium offer through the Employee Referral Program.

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but not limited to: Location of the position, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

About BBA
For over 40 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible, and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national, and international levels.
Our people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

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