Senior Soils Scientist

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada WEST Inc Full time

Job Title: Senior Soils Scientist

Job Summary:

The Senior Soils Scientist will be primarily responsible for coordinating and managing our soils scope for Alberta projects, as well as other Canadian projects. The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in soils study design, project management, environmental consulting, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete and direct various tasks related to soils desktop and field delineations, classifications for eco-types, mitigation plan development, permitting, and restoration monitoring.
  • Complete and direct soil classification and terrain surveys, including field data collection, soil sampling, field and analytical data interpretation, determining soil map units, and mapping soil according to the Canadian System of Soil Classification, Canadian Soil Information System, and Alberta Soil Names File (Generation 4) User's Handbook.
  • Ensure that soil sampling is conducted in accordance with defined protocols and the work progresses in a timely manner, including Ground Disturbance protocols.
  • Develop and conduct Pre-Disturbance Site Assessments (PDSAs) prior to construction and Interim Monitoring Site Assessments (IMSAs) after construction of renewable facilities, including direction of junior and intermediate staff.
  • Prepare reports, including Conservation & Reclamation Plans (C&Rs), Mitigation Plans, Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs), PDSAs, and Site Restoration, and Soil Management Plans, including direction of junior and intermediate staff.
  • Provide on-site soil knowledge for construction and reclamation projects to ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory guidelines and/or commitments.
  • Onsite monitoring and audits.
  • Promote WEST's core values of quality client service and a collaborative team approach while maintaining a positive and respectful work atmosphere.
  • Summarizing and entering data.
  • Completing Ground Disturbance packages and Codes of Practice for site surveys.
  • May assist in conducting wetland, watercourse, and wildlife surveys.

This position consists of approximately 60% office-based work and 40% field-based work, with fieldwork occurring mostly under snow-free conditions. Fieldwork will require long days (8-12 hours) in a range of temperature extremes and wind speeds. Candidates must be comfortable with hazards typical of rural environments, including driving a four-wheel drive vehicle, dust, mud, snow, extreme heat, cold, and working around cattle.

Candidates must promote WEST's core values of quality client service and a collaborative team approach while maintaining a positive and respectful work atmosphere. Fieldwork can also occur in remote locations, which will require candidates to be comfortable and able to work and operate vehicles in rugged, steep terrain within areas with large carnivores. Lastly, fieldwork often occurs in areas with little to no cellphone signal. Candidates must be comfortable using satellite and radio devices for regular communication.

Staff may work independently or in small crews and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with site management and WEST supervisors.

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position.

Requirements:

  • Legally allowed to work in Canada.
  • A completed diploma or bachelor's degree (or higher) in the soil science, land reclamation, ecology, or environmental sciences, or a related discipline, and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with no restrictions.
  • Ability to rent a vehicle from a rental agency (e.g., Enterprise).
  • Soil classification skills according to the Canadian System of Soil Classification, Canadian Soil Information System, and Alberta Soil Names File (Generation 4) User's Handbook in boreal, parkland, and prairie habitats of western Canada.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office (advanced knowledge of Word and Excel), ArcGIS/QGIS.
  • Ability to work long days (up to 12 hours) in the field and sometimes long shifts (up to 24 days) and lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to hike in rugged, steep terrain for long periods of time.
  • Capacity to work independently and interact positively with project managers, supervisors, clients, colleagues, field partners, and landowners.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines, with high personal accountability, and minimal supervision.
  • High level of initiative and ability to think critically to solve challenging problems.
  • Highly developed ability to follow protocols and work efficiently in the field and office.
  • Experience completing the Ground Disturbance process from beginning to end.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience conducting vegetation and/or wetland surveys.
  • Experience with construction or environmental monitoring.
  • Knowledge of common weeds in Alberta.
  • Experience with data management processes.
  • Knowledge of, or previous experience conducting wetland, watercourse, and wildlife surveys.

Successful candidates must be able to provide a driver's abstract that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. Successful candidates must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol test that meets the minimum criteria of WEST and our clients. Candidates must be capable of adhering to all health and safety requirements, outlined by WEST and our clients, for the duration of their employment.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

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