Environmental Project Lead (Biologist)

CORE Geomatics; Alberta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Geomatics is seeking an Environmental Project Lead to join their Environmental Division. This role involves managing various projects, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a Professional Biologist designation, contributing positively to the team and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience with BC and Alberta regulatory systems.
• Ability to obtain Professional Biologist designation within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Managing pipeline, municipal, solar, and public infrastructure projects.
• Preparing scientific and technical reports, including regulatory submissions.
• Assessing and managing potential risks and liabilities related to projects.

Skills

Technical aptitude for environmental consulting

Risk assessment skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Professional Biologist designation

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

CORE Geomatics is a professional services firm that values its people as its most valuable assets. Whether working in the field or office, our team is adaptable to the changing workplace environment.

General Description

The Environmental Project Lead works closely with CORE’s Environmental Leadership Team, playing a key role in the growth and success of the Environmental Division. The role involves meeting specific role expectations as outlined.

The Work

Overview

• Managing or co-managing pipeline, municipal, solar, and public infrastructure projects.
• Preparing high-quality scientific and technical reports, including regulatory submissions such as:

• Wildlife surveys (breeding bird, migration, amphibian, raptor, species at risk)
• Wildlife mitigation plans
• Environmental Risk Assessments
• Biophysical Impact Assessments
• Wetlands Assessments
• Fish Habitat Assessments
• Hydrological Assessments

• Assessing and managing potential risks and liabilities related to projects.
• Assisting with the development of internal processes, including environmental/regulatory scoping tools, checklists, and templates.
• Identifying opportunities to improve clients' regulatory compliance outcomes.
• Preparing project budgets, scopes of work, and proposals.

Spatial Data Interpretation / Analyzing

• Understanding land survey systems in Western Canada.
• Using GIS/mapping platforms to analyze datasets.
• Knowing which datasets to utilize for interpretation.
• Reading and understanding survey/engineering plans.

Regulatory Requirements

• Knowing applicable directives and acts.
• Interpreting regulatory documents and applying them to projects.
• Identifying non-compliance and suggesting mitigation.
• Creating and submitting permits.
• Communicating with regulators as needed.

Technical Writing

• Producing clear, concise, and accurate technical content.
• Using appropriate language for technical and regulatory documents.
• Researching and interpreting complex technical information.
• Ensuring accuracy and clarity in reports.
• Proficient with relevant software, including GIS tools.
• Reviewing reports for consistency and correctness.
• Managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience with BC and Alberta regulatory systems (e.g., BCER, MEP, AUC, AER, EPA).
• Technical aptitude for environmental consulting and regulatory solutions.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Professional Biologist designation or ability to obtain within 6 months (e.g., P. Bio., R.P. Bio).

Soft Skills

• Contributing positively to the work environment.
• Building relationships with stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills.
• Leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Risk assessment skills.
• Commitment to CORE values.
• Team collaboration.