Intermediate Environmental Specialist

X-Terra Environmental Services Ltd. • Full-time • Remote (Lloydminster, AB, CA) • 3m ago

Position: Intermediate Environmental Specialist

Reporting to: Project Managers

Location: Lloydminster

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking to a position for an Environmental Specialist in our Lloydminster office. The primary role of the successful candidate will be to provide key support for environmental assessments, environmental monitoring, reclamation, reporting, regulatory applications and permitting within both the Saskatchewan and Alberta regulatory frameworks for the full life-cycle of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

· Complete environmental monitoring for work in environmentally sensitive areas and on Crown Land

· Complete environmental assessments to identify environmental sensitivities and permitting requirements for projects

· Execute scopes of work, coordinate field activities and provide field leadership/supervision for reclamation programs

· Complete required pre-construction environmental assessments, including species surveys, nest sweeps, bird surveys, vegetation surveys, and wetland identification

· Ensure all field work has been documented and uploaded to site specific files, ensure all required documentation and data has been reviewed and is correct

· Complete Detailed Site Assessments, Phase I and II environmental site assessments and field investigations including any associated remediation and reclamation work for various oil and gas facilities

· Assist with writing regulatory permitting applications and technical reports, for oil and gas, utilities, transportation, and mining industries

· Assist with general project coordination and project cost tracking

· Act as a liaison between client, contractors, sub-contractors and other stakeholders

· Provide mentorship and direction to junior staff to monitoring, soil/vegetation assessments and sampling

· Actively participate in the Corporate Health & Safety Program

· Travel for fieldwork to complete assessments and monitoring

Qualifications:

· Diploma or Degree from a post‐secondary program in biology, environmental science, or a related earth science discipline is required

· Meet the “Required Qualifications: Field Environmental Monitors for Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Development Projects”, Saskatchewan Petroleum Industry/Government Environment Committee (SPIGEC), Guideline No. 6, January 2002

· Experience with environmental consulting for upstream oil and gas projects including: environmental construction monitoring, reclamation, remediation, gas migration, and drilling waste. Biophysical pre-disturbance assessments such as vegetation, wildlife, wetlands, soil considered an asset

· Must be able to demonstrate experience with environmental field assessments, which may include assessments such as vegetation, wildlife, wetlands, or soil

· Must be able to travel for extended periods to complete required field surveys or monitoring

· The ability to multi-task, work within a team and independently and adapt to changes in a dynamic environment

· Excellent writing and communication skills with a dedicated attention to technical quality

· Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a demanding work environment

· Demonstrated field experience conducting species surveys using the Saskatchewan Species Detection Surveys and/or Alberta Sensitive Species Inventory Guidelines Survey Protocols will be given preference

· Wetland vegetation plant identification skills, in support of the delineation requirements of the Alberta Wetland Classification System, are considered an asset

· Previous experience in Phase I and II environmental site assessments is considered an asset

· Aquatics or fisheries field experience is considered an asset

· Agriculture & Forestry experience considered an asset

· Field management skills are considered an asset

What we are looking for:

· A valid Class 5 driver’s licence, with a satisfactory driver’s abstract, as determined by X-Terra

· Valid Standard First Aid CPR‐C, H2S Alive, and TDG certification at time of position start

· Ground Disturbance Level II certification is considered an asset

· Organized, attention to detail and accuracy

· Initiative, willingness to learn and mentor

· Troubleshooting and problem-solving

· Flexible/Adaptable for various job scopes as needed

· Field Management and ability to multitask and prioritize

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with computer skills

· Collaborative and independent abilities

· Strong work ethic and physically fit to work in all weather conditions

· Ability to work for extended periods of time both locally and away from home base

· Local or willing to relocate to Lloydminster, Alberta

Application Information:

If you are interested in this opportunity to join our team please submit your cover letter and resume. Candidates will be contacted for interviews should they meet the qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

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