Environmental Consultant

Low Impact Environmental Ltd • Full-time • SK, CA • C$ 90k - C$ 125k / year • 1m ago

The Opportunity
The successful candidate will work alongside our team of environmental professionals conducting field work and preparing quality reporting in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The successful candidate will have a diverse skill set across multiple environmental disciplines and will work on a variety of environmental assessment and survey, permitting, compliance and construction monitoring projects throughout Saskatchewan.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead biophysical and pre-construction field surveys in accordance with established species detection protocols

· Provide environmental monitoring expertise during the construction and reclamation phases of project development

· Conduct desk-top screenings and the development of federal and provincial regulatory applications

· Interact and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, and clients

· Participate and comply with corporate / client health and safety protocols

Qualifications

· B.Sc. degree in biology, ecology, argology, environmental sciences, or related field. Preference will be given to a current professional designation registered in Saskatchewan or Alberta

· 5+ years of relevant professional experience. Previous consulting experience to be considered a strong asset

· Minimum of 3 years experience conducting environmental monitoring activities in the O&G and/or Utility sectors

· Proficient with wildlife and plant identification

· Ability to classify wetlands using established classification systems

· Understanding of federal and provincial environmental regulations, guidelines and permitting requirements

· Experience conducting biophysical and pre-construction surveys utilizing established survey protocols

· Previous experience and comfort working in remote locations

· Capable technical writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask

· GIS skills and understanding is an asset

· Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Experience, comfort and training with ATV and snowmobile operation

· Valid drivers license