Junior Environmental Planner

Junior Environmental Planner - ( 220001SP )

**Description**

We put people first

People are the heart of our business and they give our work purpose. At Stantec, your career opportunities are endless. We are strong believers in supporting your career growth and can help open the doors to new and exciting roles and experiences. We challenge you to be your best self and can help find the right role that suits your unique skills. We offer technical learning, professional development opportunities and amazing on the job experiences.

We do what is right

Our clients and are projects are the foundation of our business. We strive for the highest quality of work but never waiver when it comes to our ethics and integrity. We foster a culture of inclusion, diversity and respect; we believe we are all equal while celebrating our differences.

We are driven to achieve

Stantec works on a wide range of projects in a variety of sectors, many of which are experiencing exciting changes. We embrace these changes and encourage innovation and creativity in how we approach the solutions. We are always trying to do better and challenge our employees to do the same.

We are better together

At Stantec we foster strong relationships not only with our clients but also with our internal teams. We work collaboratively within and across teams to achieve a common goal and believe that every person contributes to our success. Come join a dynamic and exciting team who will help you realize your true potential.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Alberta Environmental Services group is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Planner to work within our Assessment, Permitting and Compliance Team. The team is largely based in Calgary, and while we embrace our core value that “we are better together”, we do offer flexible work solutions and hybrid work situations.

In this position you will be exposed to an exciting array of projects in various stages of their lifecycle including permitting, approval requirements, and construction and post-construction support. Typical projects include small to large-scale provincial and federal pipelines, oil and gas facilities, and power-related projects (including renewables), however we are always growing as we continue to adapt to the changing environment in which we work. We are relationship builders who have established excellent working relationships with regulators and clients in western Canada, and our regulatory knowledge, environmental assessment experience and scientific expertise allow us to help our clients develop the most effective and innovative approach to meeting their regulatory and permitting needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

Provide environmental planning and regulatory support on a wide variety of energy sector projects

Support project managers with project team coordination, health and safety procedures, budget and schedule updates and monthly reporting

Track daily reports, incident reporting, task status and project schedule

Attend team and client meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes

Set-up and coordinate environmental field programs

Work closely with biophysical disciplines to plan for and manage requirements for field surveys

Work collaboratively with the team to provide innovative solutions and help meet our energy transition and EGS goals

Support the implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation

Participate in team and independent based work

Participate in field surveys under the supervision of the crew lead, as necessary

Take part in on the job learning and professional development opportunities

**Qualifications**

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Ability to work with initiative, professionalism and confidentiality, multi-task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment

Demonstrated team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Strong attention to detail

Effective writing and communication skills

Proven problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of MS Office suite

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences or in Environmental Studies

Direct environmental and regulatory related experience in the energy sector (oil and gas, pipelines, electrical transmission, power generation) preferred

Previous consulting experience preferred

Understanding of provincial and federal regulations and permitting requirements an asset

Field experience, or interest in conducting field work, is an asset

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilit