Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Yukon

Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Yukon-(AUS0009KD)

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing, we are currently recruiting for an Intermediate Scientist to join our Assessment, Social, and Ecology line in the Yukon office.

Your Responsibilities

In your role, you will have the opportunity to take on a wide variety of tasks. Some examples are:

·Designing and leading biological surveys, conducting habitat assessments, environmental compliance monitoring, and environmental permitting.

·Data collection, management, interpretation, and technical reporting.

·Supporting the development of scopes of work and budgets for proposals.

·Designing and implementing terrestrial and aquatic habitat mitigation and offsetting measures.

·Contributing to the compilation and writing of regulatory submissions.

·Contributing to the development of environmental assessment reports and supporting project teams during all stages of a project life cycle, including planning and feasibility studies, EIA, and post-EIA permitting and compliance.

·Managing and tracking communication processes between proponents, environmental teams, and regulatory agencies.

·Liaising with regulatory agencies and Indigenous peoples.

·Mentoring junior staff.

·Providing and receiving constructive feedback on the work of others and yourself.

·Adhering to health and safety plans and quality processes on all work, projects, and reports.

About You

·A university degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or a related field.

·5 to 7 years industry experience within environmental consulting.

·A professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio or P.Biol.) or eligibility for a designation.

·Knowledge of provincial, territory and federal environmental legislation gained through formal studies or practical experience.

·Experience with proposal preparation

·Experience leading and conducting biological surveys, aquatic or terrestrial habitat assessments, environmental monitoring, permitting, and reporting.

·Willingness to potentially work outside in adverse weather conditions for long periods at a time and in remote locations.

·Ability to coordinate and work effectively with environmental subcontractors.

·Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences with varying levels of scientific literacy, including clients, regulators, community members and other interested stakeholders.

·Ability to think independently and strategically, maintain a positive attitude, be self-motivated and employ a strong work initiative.

·Ability to work with junior and senior staff on various projects of differing complexity.

·Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

·Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

·A valid driver’s license.

·High commitment to health and safety.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

·Career advancement – Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.

·Work life balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.

·Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health and wellness.

·Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.

Primary Location : CA-BC-Yukon

Primary Location

:CA-BC-Burnaby

Job Posting

:Sep 16, 2024