Environmental Specialist

Accountabilities and Duties include:

• Assist with management of existing Operational Parameters and Procedures Reports (OPPRs) and deliver annual reports to government agencies and stakeholders on time and on budget
• Assist the operations team in ensuring compliance with conditions in project-specific Operational Parameters and Procedures (OPP) reports
• Work with the operations team to ensure that the conditions of all BluEarth's project permits and authorizations are met, documented, and effectively communicated to government agencies
• Follow up on recommendations made from regulators to ensure that environmental compliance and mitigation/compensation measures are meeting permit requirements; and/or implement adaptive management measures when and where necessary
• Leading renewable energy effects assessment, including avian (bird and bat) assessments, aquatic (fish and fish habitat) assessments, and vegetation/terrestrial habitat classification
• Act as a primary contact for consulting companies and contractors conducting work for the facilities
• Liaise with local stakeholders and stewardship groups to communicate BluEarth's ongoing commitment to environmental initiatives
• Remain informed of current environmental regulations, standards, and best management practices
• Participate in special operations projects from time to time and provide support to operational optimization or maintenance initiatives  
• Uphold all aspects of BEAM's Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs and work to ensure that all activities are administered with the same care and requirements such that occupational accidents, injuries, and other hazards related to BEAM's activities are minimized and/or avoided
• Uphold BEAM's values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the Company
• Other duties as required

Education

• Degree or a technical diploma in Environmental Science, Biology & Management

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy and/or environmental assessment, natural resource monitoring, wildlife, and habitat impact assessment
• Minimum of 5 years experience with environmental studies and field work, in the natural resources sector, with British Columbia specific experience being an asset
• Experience in the fields common to renewable energy effects assessment, including avian (bird and bat) assessments, aquatic (fish and fish habitat) assessments, and vegetation/terrestrial habitat classification
• Experience with provincial and federal regulatory agencies and permitting requirements in British Columbia
• Experience in the hydroelectricity / renewable energy industry considered an asset
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and interacting with diverse stakeholders

Skills

• An understanding of species at risk legislation, impact assessment, and approval process
• Demonstrated ability to provide project support to multiple concurrent projects
• Basic familiarity with mapping software and shapefiles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Core Characteristics

• Ability to plan, schedule, track, and monitor permitting tasks and activities
• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Strong sense of ownership for individual tasks and overall team objectives
• Ability to work on multiple different projects and manage dynamic timelines and priorities
• Eagerness to learn and join an experienced team of renewable energy professionals
• A general appreciation for the outdoors, environmental issues, and natural resource development

Job Requirements

• Valid class 5 driver's license
• Satisfactory drivers abstract and insurance history report
• Ability to work outside regular office hours as required
• Ability to travel to site up to 50% of the time or as required
• Ability to travel within Canada and the U.S.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Ability to work outside under challenging environmental conditions, including heat and cold
• Ability to travel by helicopter and/or crew boat to sites