Environmental consultant Jobs in Sherwood Park, AB

About the Opportunity

Our growing Edmonton office is looking to add a passionate Environmental Consultant to our team. Do you want to play a role in integrating environmental components on a wide range of projects and finding balanced solutions to further the importance of sustainability, conservation, biodiversity, and natural processes in our work?

Coupled with the diverse learning and project experience opportunities, do you see yourself excited to contribute to...

• Completing desktop environmental assessments to support feasibility studies for infrastructure, development, and economic development projects.
• Coordinating regulatory approvals required by local, provincial, and federal agencies. These can include changes in Project Description screening, DFO notifications, AEP watercourse crossing notifications, etc.
• Conducting field assessments like bird sweeps, wetland assessments / delineations, monitoring of contractor compliance for fish salvage, creek isolation, sediment control
• Quality assurance reviews for contractor environmental control and operations plans, environment and sediment control plans, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning through the ongoing achievement of personal and professional goals.
• Be a champion for the environment and our team, within and outside of Urban Systems.

About You

Our preferred candidate will be a graduate of a Biology, Natural Resource Science, Environmental Science, or related discipline bachelor's degree program with 3-10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be eligible for professional registration as an Agrologist or Biologist in Alberta. The core skills that will help you succeed here include :

About Us

Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.

At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything-including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.

We care for our communities and for our people. It's our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We're searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.

Our Commitment to You

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple teams? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here's what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems :

How to Apply

If this describes your background, skills and attributes, please visit our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. If it doesn't describe you exactly, but you feel you are well suited to this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline for applications : Monday, January 13, 2025, at 10 : 00 am MST

All resumes are reviewed by someone on our recruitment team. If you have individual needs or requirements and request assistance throughout the application process, please get in touch with our recruitment team by email at [redacted] so we can better support you.

Urban Systems is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive culture for all employees. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do you. We are looking for candidates with their own unique talents. If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills outlined in this job posting, tell us why you'd be a great fit for Urban Systems in your cover letter!