To Apply
Please submit your resume and provide a cover letter highlighting the skills and qualifications you possess and how you will succeed at AiM by visiting our job board at aimlandservices.com/careers-at-aim/. Applicants with exact experience is not required, willingness to learn and adapt will ensure success at AiM. While we thank all candidates who apply, only those who have applied through our website and are deemed qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted.

We're Hiring! Make a Fresh Start with AiM!

AiM Land & Environmental Services has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Environmental Scientist/Biologist to join our team in Grande Prairie, AB and Fort St. John, BC. As our team continues to grow, we’re looking to hire detail-oriented people who are strong in problem-solving, informed decision making, and value continuous learning and professional growth.

AiM Land & Environmental Services is 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, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Canada’s north. We employ a team of 250 staff members located in our Calgary, Fairview, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, Hamilton, Vancouver, and Terrace offices, and we offer interdisciplinary expertise to develop environmental solutions for our clients throughout Canada. For 20 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!

Why AiM?

In addition to providing a supportive, inclusive, and goal-oriented work environment, AiM offers:

A competitive wage, vacation, wellness days and benefits package including an HSA
A bonus program/RRSP Matching program for employee incentive programs
Hybrid working environment opportunities, and
A fast-paced environment with a wide variety of projects; at AiM, no two days are the same!

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 in BC or AB
Accredited through the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (PBiol), BC College of Applied Biologists (RPBio), Alberta or BC Institutes of Agrologists (PAg/RTAg), or Registered Professional Forester (RPF), or eligible to apply
Alberta Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist (QAES) and/or Wetland Specialist, a plus
Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office
Current Safety Tickets, a plus
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver abstract
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 or BC Energy Regulator Guideline)
Comprehensive understanding of the Wetland Assessment and Impact Report (WAIR), ABWRET-A Tool, and or 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

Interfaces with clients and staff to setup, manage, and report on environmental services
Prepares complete reports and applies AiM’s business and quality systems with growing understanding
Prepares proposals, including scopes of work and cost estimates, for environmental projects
Conducts day-to-day environmental inspections of construction sites
Reviews and directs contractors in the installation of stream crossing structures, water quality and fish salvage, soil stripping, and sediment and erosion control activities
Works with management and construction teams to confirm compliance with environmental best practices, commitments, permits, laws and regulations and develop recommendations to resolve non-conformances
Prepares and reviews 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
Prepares and implements wildlife management plans, Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), and erosion and sediment control plans
Maintains regular contact with external clients to support quality service delivery, with work reviewed by senior staff for consistency and alignment with project objectives
Major focus is leadership of technical quality and project management for small to larger, more complex projects
Provides technical direction and supervises quality and quantity of work to junior and other intermediate staff
Delegates effectively; understands the assignment; strong communication to team; sets clear expectations; checks-in; identifies parameters/constraints to achieve tasks
Strong project management skills, able to breakdown problems into manageable size, ability to manage scope
Responsible for all administrative tasks (invoicing, organizing project folders and data, change orders, client correspondences, etc.) associated with managing projects
Client focused; more of a solutions provider to clients and colleagues than a deliverable provider
Builds and maintains positive client relationship focused on providing top-quality service in regulatory expertise
Consults with environmental regulatory bodies, and interacts with regulators on behalf of clients, as needed
Displays a ‘safety first’ focus; sets a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards, near misses and incidents; seeks resolution to the issues identified; provides HSE support to junior staff; and leads the hazard assessment process on their projects
Undertakes assignments that may involve travel and periods of time away from home office

Pay: $38.00-$48.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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