Job DescriptionPartner Staffing is the "go to recruiter" for difficult, important, and time sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.
Partner Staffing on behalf of our Client, we are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead and manage multi-disciplinary environmental programs for major transportation infrastructure projects in the Edmonton region. You will be responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance, permitting, environmental assessments, mitigation planning, and stakeholder engagement in collaboration with engineering and construction teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Alberta’s regulatory frameworks and a proven ability to lead complex environmental components of large-scale transportation projects.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the environmental planning and permitting aspects of highway, bridge, and road construction projects across Alberta.
- Manage environmental assessments (EIAs, ERs, SAs) and regulatory applications under provincial and federal legislation (e.g., AEP, DFO, Impact Assessment Act).
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, and environmental teams to ensure environmental risks are identified and managed early in project development.
- Develop and implement mitigation and monitoring plans for wildlife, wetlands, water quality, air quality, and noise.
- Act as the primary point of contact with regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders.
- Oversee field programs for baseline studies, construction monitoring, and post-construction audits.
- Lead and mentor junior and intermediate staff; manage project budgets, schedules, and client deliverables.
- Participate in business development including proposal writing, client relationship management, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience with the Transportation and Environmental Act Alberta
- Professional designation preferred (e.g., P.Biol., P.Ag., P.Geo., P.Eng., RPF, or equivalent).
- 5+ years of environmental consulting or industry experience, with at least 5 years managing transportation-related projects.
- Strong knowledge of Alberta and federal environmental legislation, including the Water Act, Public Lands Act, and Fisheries Act.
- Experience with Indigenous engagement and traditional knowledge integration in project planning is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary teams, budgets over $500K, and complex regulatory pathways.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
Benefits
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RequirementsAbout the Opportunity Our Client is currently seeking a Senior Biologist to join the team. Preference is for candidates to be based out of Fort St James, Fort St John, and Prince George, BC. However, we will consider candidates that reside outside of these areas. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading and joining field teams in various disciplines (wildlife, birds, fish, aquatic habitat, water quality, vegetation, soils, wetlands, environmental monitoring, sediment, and erosion control) Contributing to environmental impact assessments, mitigation plans, and proposals. Assisting in preparing and obtaining regulatory approvals for a wide variety of projects such as transportation, renewable energy, mining, oil, and gas, etc. Senior level responsibilities could include Field Coordination and Project Management Technical leadership and mentorship within a team environment Promoting a strong safety culture and working collaboratively within corporate culture More About You To qualify, you will need a minimum of a B.Sc. in Biology or related discipline with five years’ experience, and RPBio, PBiol, and/or P.Ag. designation or eligibility. Courses or certifications in the following areas would be considered assets: · Electrofishing Certification (approved by WorkSafe BC) · Fish identification · Bird survey methodology and bird identification · Amphibian salvage methodology and amphibian identification · Erosion and Sediment Control · Plant identification Candidates with the following skills and experience will be considered: Sound knowledge of field techniques and regulatory standards necessary for conducting a variety of field activities (i.e., wildlife assessments, bird surveys, water quality, fisheries inventories/ salvage, environmental monitoring/inspection) Knowledge of the provincial and federal environmental assessment regulatory environment Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management skills and physically fit Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Excellent writing and communication skills, desire to grow business, and work closely (both in a field lead and support role) with other environmental professionals, environmental discipline leads, and First Nations Proficiency in the operation of field equipment is an asset Due to the nature of the role, you must have a valid Driver's License. Lastly, you will be joining with the passion to contribute and believe in the work that they do.