Manage and coordinate programs, projects and technical studies for the natural environment component of a variety of projects
Lead permitting and approvals acquisition activities at the local, provincial and federal level related to natural heritage (., Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act)
Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs
Provide oversight to project team members including natural scientists, technologists and technical support staff
Coordination of multi-disciplinary projects
Support stakeholder and regulator engagement
Business travel upon request
Business Development
Prepare and support the preparation of project proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development activities
Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives
Undertake travel, as required
Learning & Development
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
Qualifications
An undergraduate degree in Biology, Ecology or a related Environmental Sciences
Proven professional work experience in environmental consulting, including project management
Valid Drivers’ License
Experience
5+ years of related Environmental Sciences professional experience
Proven expertise and knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental legislation, including associated regulations, policies, and guidelines
Experience leading and / or managing land development and / or EA projects, including multi-disciplinary work
Experience in preparation of Environmental Impact Studies and supporting applications under the Planning Act as well as Environmental Reports for EA
Experience in the preparation of other regulatory applications and submissions resulting in the successful acquisition of permits and approvals
Demonstrated success in project management, client relationship, and business development skills
Experience interacting directly with a variety of clients and team members to execute project delivery
Experience engaging and / or working with stakeholders and communities, including Indigenous communities
Proficiency in project proposal preparation and presentations
Strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills
Attributes
Show us who you are!
Enthusiastic individual who enjoys a team filled with diverse personalities and experiences
Self-starter, with insatiable appetite for personal growth and development
Recognizes their own abilities and limitations and is not afraid to ask questions, learn from their mistakes and share in team successes
Must have an open attitude towards our teams’ love of donut Wednesdays, Nerf Fridays and spontaneous team outings
Why choose Dillon
Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.
We live our core values :
Reliability : words that result in actions build trust;
Achievement : do the work to hit the target;
Continuous development : always learning; always adapting; always growing;
Creativity : discover new possibilities;
Courage : do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
Inclusiveness : enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences
In addition, we offer :
Employee share purchase plan Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
A competitive compensation package Comprehensive health benefitsGenerous retirement savings planStudent loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
Flexible work hours Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Early Career Development (ECD) program We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our people at every stage of their career. The ECD program is designed to accelerate the development of successful consulting careers of new graduates. The program focuses on a mix of skills and behaviours that align with technical, consulting, clients, business acumen, and early leadership.
Learning and Development opportunities As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organizationWe use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities
Focus on Innovation The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
Wellness Subsidy Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and / or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes