Natural Resource Specialist 2

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**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**Duties**:

- Prepares terms of reference, budget estimates, related analytical and other research reports for

portions of fish
- and wildlife-related research programs and projects; determines project approach
and objectives, parameters, costs and staff requirements and establishes priorities; reviews,
evaluates and recommends selection of consultants and reviews their reports to determine
technical acceptability.
- Prepares work plans, work schedules and implements portions of programs for mitigating and/or

compensating for the effects of new and existing BC Hydro facilities and construction, operations
and maintenance activities, on fish, wildlife, and other natural resources and systems; inspects,
monitors and administers projects.
- Conducts field reviews and inspections of construction, operations, maintenance and waste

management/pollution prevention activities; monitors compliance with environmental permits and
Hydro's best management practices; may provide technical direction to field personnel in sampling
techniques; prepares and ensures that contingency and closure plans are valid; reviews
documentation, terms of references, standards, guidelines and summaries of requirements for
technical content to ensure they comply with current environmental and safety legislation.
- Participates in environmental reviews of operating facilities to identify potential environmental

impacts and associated mitigation methods. Makes recommendations in accordance with
established protocols related to the upgrading of facilities or mitigating the impacts of BC Hydro's
operations.
- Communicates with administrative, engineering, regulatory, agencies, First Nations, public

groups, program and technical staff regarding the impact and ramifications on facilities and
operations on a variety of natural resources; ensures that environmental issues, objectives and
strategies are considered and incorporated into operational plans.
- Provides biological and/or scientific information at public meetings, license hearings, and to

program or environmental groups; develops and conducts training and presentation sessions as
required; provides technical advice and instructions to field personnel in the event of emergency
environmental problems.
- Is deployed to the field to respond to unforeseen environmental concerns by helping to direct

mitigation by assigning tasks to others.
- Provides technical direction and expert advice to area/program or cross-discipline staff at the

technical committee level or contractors involved in assigned projects.
- Performs some or all of the duties of the Natural Resource Specialist 1.
- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the

job.

**Qualifications**:
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- Completion of a Bachelor degree in Natural Resource or Environmental Studies with at least

three (3) years of relevant work experience or as an equivalent, completion of Technologist
- Diploma in Natural Resources or Environmental Studies with four (4) years of relevant work
- experience.- Must be eligible for the Biologist in Training designation with the College of Applied Biology.
- Valid BC Driver’s License required.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
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**This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).**
- A condition of employment in this role is to maintain your Class 5 drivers license in good

standing.
- This posting is for three (3) Full-time Regular (FTR) MoveUP Group 10 opportunities with the

team headquartered in Burnaby at our Edmonds location.
- Please note in regards to being eligible for membership with the College of Applied Biology we

are also willing to consider those that are qualified/eligible with another Professional Association
at this time.
- Spends approximately 40 to 60% of time in the field. Exposed to all types of weather conditions

at work sites that may be remote. Approximately 10% of time is spent in a vehicle. Regular
exposure to river and lake conditions when performing field work. May be required to operate
boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, 4x4 trucks on rough access roads. Climbs or walks