Senior Environmental Scientist / Project Manager - GrandePrairie, AB

POSITION : INTERMEDIATE TO SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENTIST LOCATION : Grande Prairie, AB Office; Full Time Position

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 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 in the field of Environmental

Sciences 5+ years of relevant environmental and environmental

consulting experience Accredited through the Alberta Society of

Professional Biologists Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist

QAES) a plus Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office

Current Safety Tickets Valid Class 5 Drivers License Canadian

Citizen or Permanent Residency REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Ability to

identify and manage issues within a construction environment

Ability to effectively communicate with agencies, clients,

contractors and co-workers. Ability to work independently with

minimal supervision Well versed in pertinent provincial and federal

environmental legislation (i.e., Alberta Wetland Policy)

Comprehensive understanding of the Wetland Assessment and Impact

Report (WAIR) and ABWRET-A Tool Comprehensive understanding of the

Code of Practice for Watercourse Crossings in Alberta Physically

fit and able to travel and work in remote settings under adverse

conditions Strong commitment to client satisfaction Strong

commitment to health and safety leadership and culture Superior

attention to detail and ability to produce professional

deliverables on time and on budget Ability to coordinate project

planning, logistics and preparation for field work Ability to

manage project schedules and priorities effectively Exemplary

interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and

technical report writing skills Strong working knowledge of the oil

and gas industry RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, review, implement

environmental management plans and effective environmental

mitigation measures Conduct day-to-day environmental inspections of

construction sites Review and direct contractors in the

installation of stream crossing structures, water quality and fish

salvage, soil stripping, and sediment and erosion control

activities Respond to environmental incidents Work with management

and construction teams to confirm compliance with environmental

best practices, commitments, permits, laws and regulations and

develop recommendations to resolve non-conformances Interface with

clients and staff to present environmental services related to

industry and regulatory requirements Build and maintain positive

client relationships focused on providing top-quality service in

regulatory expertise Prepare proposals including scopes of work and

cost estimates for environmental projects Provide business

development and networking opportunities within the oil and gas,

mining and energy industries Design and implementation of field

programs Prepare technical reports such as wildlife, vegetation,

and wetland assessments, pre- and post-construction site

assessments, construction monitoring / inspection reports, and

watercourse / water body classification and data acquisition Prepare

and implement wildlife management plans, Construction Environmental

Management Plans (CEMPs), and erosion and sediment control plans

Consult with environmental regulatory bodies Documentation and

record keeping in accordance with our Quality Management Plan

Review of field and technical reports for content, accuracy and

formatting COMPENSATION Full Time Position Competitive Salary ($35

• 50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications) Paid

Vacation and Personal Time Group Life and Health Benefits Wellness

Program and Professional Development Support RRSP and Employer

Contributions Compensation packages will be determined based on

candidates experience, education, and overall suitability for

position.