Senior Environmental Scientist

Senior Environmental Scientist / Project Manager - Fort St. John Fort St. John, BC, CanadaCA$ 100,000.00 - 130,000.00 (Canadian Dollar) Job Openings Senior Environmental Scientist / Project Manager - Fort St. John About the job Senior Environmental Scientist / Project Manager - Fort St. John 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 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 Take direction from and supports senior staff to achieve project and business goals 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 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 RRSP and Employer Contributions Compensation packages will be determined based on candidates experience, education, and overall suitability for position. #J-18808-Ljbffr