Environmental Development Specialist

5 days ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada SOAR Professional Services LP Full time

Company Overview

SOAR Professional Services LP is a leading Indigenous-led professional services organization committed to being a change maker for Indigenous communities. With a workforce representative of the communities and people we serve, we strive to find talented professionals who share our values and can champion innovation and change for our clients.

We are driven to develop resilient solutions for generations to come, with a strategic eye on growth and development. Our employees enjoy a relaxed working environment, opportunities for growth and career advancement, flexible work arrangements, and a combined time off policy, allowing them to balance their priorities.

Mentoring, growth, and room for advancement are essential at SOAR. Engaged employees passionate about their work create a positive experience for clients and lead to more opportunities for professional skill development.

Our base compensation is set at the market rate for our competitive marketplace, and our benefits and work-life rewards are at or above the industry standard. We offer:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Exceptional time off policies
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits
  • Generous retirement plans, including a Retirement Savings Plan (matched up to 5.5%) or Student Debt Repayment Program (matched up to 5.5%');
  • Wellness Benefits ($200 per year) for various health and/or wellness-related activities
  • Sick/Caregiver Leave
  • Cultural Leave for cultural/spiritual practices, hunting/trapping, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, etc.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Internal and external professional development opportunities
  • Volunteering in the community and opportunities for pro bono work

Job Description

This role offers the chance to contribute to the success of an innovative new Indigenous professional services organization with a supportive management team dedicated to your success, professional development, and the advancement of our clients' strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

  1. Assist project managers with multi-disciplinary project work (e.g., preparation, monitoring, and execution of project plans, reports, proposals, contract reviews)
  2. Coordinate with team members (engineers, planners, GIS specialists, environmental scientists)
  3. Participate in environmental field surveys (ecological land classification, aquatic assessments, vegetation inventories, wildlife surveys, soil or water quality sampling)
  4. Support public, regulatory agency, and Indigenous consultation and engagement activities and events
  5. Participate in client meetings (project execution and business development, client relationship management)
  6. Travel to client locations and other SOAR offices

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A university or college degree in planning, environmental studies/science, geography, or a related field (asset)
  • A strong interest in Indigenous economic development, renewable energy, environmental assessment and permitting, community consultation and engagement
  • Ability to work independently (self-driven) and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Strong communication, report writing, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Driver's license

Experience

Bring value to our organization with experience and interest in:

  • Indigenous culture, provincial, territorial, and federal environmental assessment and regulatory permitting processes, renewable energy projects (wind, solar, powerlines)
  • Understanding of environmental assessment requirements and legislation (Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, Renewable Energy Approvals in Ontario Regulation 359/09)
  • Demonstrated abilities in multi-disciplinary teamwork, detail-oriented tasks, technical report writing
  • Experience with natural environment field inventory methods (aquatic habitat assessment, vegetation and wetland classification, wildlife habitat assessment)
  • Proficiency in word processing software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Reader)
  • A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
  • Contribution to SOAR's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Benefits

SOAR is committed to providing professional opportunities for Indigenous employees. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. We encourage self-identification and invite interested candidates to contact us if they require accommodation during the interview process.

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