Intermediate Environmental Professional

You love working in a team, helping to move projects through, from start to finish. You're a positive thinker who always looks for a solution; you won't let a project hiccup slow you down. You place a high importance on quality work and clear communication—your team and your clients can always depend on you for your responsive and thoughtful approach.

Binnie is looking for an Intermediate Environmental Professional to join our Water Resources Group full-time in our Burnaby office, this position offers a hybrid work environment and relocation support will be considered.

Our Water Resource Group manages projects involving watercourses, environmental and fisheries improvements, and erosion mitigation, that require provincial and federal permit approvals and/or notifications. We also support various projects conducted by other Binnie Divisions, including highways, bridge replacements, road rehabilitation, culvert replacements, pump station upgrades, and other infrastructure developments.  

You will work with our experienced Environmental Professionals, Project Managers and Water Resource Engineers providing planning, field assessments, and reporting to meet the specific project needs of our clients. This is an ideal role for a motivated candidate who is looking to further develop their career in environmental assessments, monitoring and reporting. You will gain valuable work experience and knowledge while working closely within a supportive group of staff.

YOUR ROLE:

•   Lead field team for field data collection activities and surveys (e.g., invasive plants, breeding bird, fish habitat quality)

•   Prepare desktop and field based environmental assessment reports, regulatory submissions, and environmental management plans. 

•   Coordinate and collaborate with project team members in the production of project deliverables and provide guidance where necessary

•    Attend project and client meetings as requested by the Project Manager, providing input, and assisting with the delivery of presentations, as required.

•    Act as field representative, conducting site inspections and reports and providing directions to external stakeholders (i.e. contractors and client representatives).

•    Coordinate and communicate effectively with external site stakeholders as required

•    Ensure work meets Binnie's quality standards, professional requirements, and client expectations

•    Assist Project Managers with proposals

•    Work closely with Professionals from all other disciplines 

WHAT YOU BRING:

•    Minimum of 5 years of previous related work experience conducting environmental assessments, regulatory permitting, and reporting.

•    Bachelor's degree or graduate education in environmental science, environmental management, environmental engineering, or related field.

•    Professional designation with a recognized professional body (e.g., CAB-BC, etc.). 

•    Previous experience signing off as Qualified Environmental Professional is an asset 

•    Previous experience working with large multidisciplinary project teams is an asset

•    Valid Class 5 Driver's License required 

•    Proficient with MS Office Suite

•    Excellent organization and time management skills

•    Exceptional communication and teamwork skills

•    Proactive and takes action to resolve client issues

ABOUT BINNIE:
Infrastructure defines communities and unites people with public and private spaces. Our wide range of integrated services deliver innovative approaches that renew environments, connect people, increase potential, support growing cities and make a better, greener future possible. We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We're small enough to know each other's names, and big enough to be where we're needed. As an employee-owned firm and one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers, we take pride in our work. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond.

We're looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can't do it without you.

THE PERKS:
People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it's through our Employee Resources groups like Young Professionals and RISE; our mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

Interested in this job?
Let us know why you want to work at Binnie, and why you would be a fit as our next Environmental Professional. Submit your application at the above link.

Binnie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome any and all qualified applicants.

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Thank you for your interest in Binnie. We look forward to reviewing your application. Salary is commensurate with experience; the salary range for this position is $70, $110,000.00 annually. The final salary for this role may vary based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Please note that the salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.