Senior Environmental Scientist

We are an expanding progressive surface land and environmental consulting firm with an interest in oil and gas, forestry, mining, energy, and agricultural industries, as well as municipal authorities throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Canadas north. We employ a team of over 85 staff members located in our Fairview, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, and Terrace offices, and we offer interdisciplinary expertise to develop environmental solutions for our clients throughout western Canada. For over 40 years, we have directly assisted clients in regulatory application and have provided consulting expertise on environmental legislation, regulations and guideline compliance related to project planning, development, and reclamation. We know great things happen when smart people with equal amounts of talent and determination come together to create what could not be done alone. Help us do great things

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of a recognized Post Secondary institution or college the field of Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Sciences

5+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience (in NE BC oil and gas preferred)

This position requires membership, or eligibility for membership, in the BC College of Applied Biologists (preferred) or the BC Institute for Agrologists

Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other MS Office programs

Current Safety Tickets (i.e., First Aid, H2S) preferred

Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residency

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Ability to coordinate project planning, logistics, and preparation for field work

Understanding of applicable environmental regulations, guidelines, and associated industry practices within BC

Familiar with BC Energy Regulator regulations

Technical experience with BCs vegetation and wildlife species

Strong commitment to health and safety leadership

Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and reliable

Ability to manage time and priorities effectively

Ability to collect, manage, and report on accurate and up-to-date field information

Ownership attitude and accountability for completing tasks on time and on budget

Resourcefulness, constantly troubleshooting, knows the tools available and uses them appropriately

Strong oral communication skills, can effectively communicate with clients, peers, suppliers, and contractors

Strong written communication and technical report writing skills

Ability to work under harsh environmental and weather conditions on occasion

Physically fit

A team player

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interface with staff and clients to setup, manage, and report on environmental services related to upstream oil and gas

facilities and regulatory requirements

Assist with building and maintaining positive client relationship focused on providing top quality service and project

management excellence

Take direction from and supports senior staff to achieve project and business goals

Mentors junior staff

Contribute to projects with focus on data collection/processing, increasing role in analysis/interpretation, reporting and

project management

Assist with and/or lead field assessments as required on oil and gas facilities on crown land, including watercourse, wetland,

vegetation, soil, timber, and wildlife assessments, including travel

Conduct baseline field studies, construction monitoring, site reconnaissance, field biological surveys, client meetings, etc.

Undertake assignments that may involve travel and periods of time away from home office (camp/shift work on occasion)

Complete technical reporting for Pre-Construction Site Assessments, Schedule A Soil Assessments, Fish Habitat

Assessments, Watercourse Classification & Mitigation Reports, Wetland Classification & Mitigation Reports, Wildlife

Assessments and Wildlife Habitat Features Reports, Environmental Protection Plans, and reclamation reports

COMPENSATION

Full Time Position

Local and Remote Work Options

Competitive Wage ($40.00 to $60.00 per hour)

Paid Vacation and Personal Days

Group Life and Health Benefits

Wellness Program

Training Opportunities

RRSP and Employer Contributions

Compensation packages will be determined based on candidates experience, education, and overall suitability for position.