Environmental Assessment Office and Field Assistant

Recruiteze; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlakatla Stewardship Society in Prince Rupert, BC, invites an Environmental Assessment Office and Field Assistant to join a temporary 3-month, full-time role. You will support data collection, filing, meeting minutes, referrals tracking, and environmental fieldwork across projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with regulatory agencies, preparing reports and presentations, performing basic GIS tasks, and maintaining organized project records while ensuring budgets and timelines are

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology/Ecology or related field.
• Experience reviewing referral packages and working within regulatory processes for environmental assessments.
• Familiarity with provincial and federal acts, regulations and consultation requirements regarding land and marine resource management.
• Strong interpersonal communication to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members, colleagues, and government officials.
• Valid BC driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.
• A current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening, as a condition of employment.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, tracking, assessing and responding to incoming referrals and project development applications.
• Assist with maintaining the referrals-tracking software and ensure it is functioning as intended.
• Assist in preparing environmental assessment reports, including compiling and formatting data.
• Assist in drafting and submitting required documentation for regulatory agencies.
• Assist with interdepartmental communications relating to environmental projects and permitting reviews.
• Assist with other internal departments to communicate progress on environmental projects and permitting reviews.
• Assist in preparing communication materials to update stakeholders on environmental issues and project status.
• Perform basic GIS functions to support environmental permit reviews.
• Support the preparation of presentations, maps, charts, and other visuals for project stakeholders.
• When in the field, record field observations, environmental conditions, and site data accurately.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings, take minutes, review government and proponent meeting minutes, and prepare meeting documents as required.
• Support coordination of community engagement sessions related to project development.
• Coordinate EA team Community Newsletter submissions to the Communications Department.
• Maintain organized records and databases of project documentation.
• Track time spent on each project to ensure budgets are managed appropriately.
• Perform other tasks within the scope of the position and as directed by the manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Fieldwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Natural Resource Management or Environmental Science or Biology/Ecology or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Environmental Assessment Office and Field Assistant

Metlakatla Stewardship Society has an immediate opening for a temporary (3-month) full-time Environmental Assessment Office and Field Assistant in Prince Rupert with the possibility of extension. As the successful candidate, you will assist with data collection, management & filing, meeting minutes, responding to and tracking referrals, project tracking and environmental fieldwork.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with receiving, tracking, assessing and responding to incoming referrals and project development applications.


• Assist with maintaining the referrals-tracking software and ensure it is functioning as intended.


• Assist in preparing environmental assessment reports, including compiling and formatting data.


• Assist in drafting and submitting required documentation for regulatory agencies.


• Assist with interdepartmental communications relating to environmental projects and permitting reviews.


• Assist with other internal departments to communicate progress on environmental projects and permitting reviews.


• Assist in preparing communication materials to update stakeholders on environmental issues and project status.


• Perform basic GIS functions to support environmental permit reviews.


• Support the preparation of presentations, maps, charts, and other visuals for project stakeholders.


• When in the field, record field observations, environmental conditions, and site data accurately.


• Coordinate and participate in meetings, take minutes, review government and proponent meeting minutes, and prepare meeting documents as required.


• Support coordination of community engagement sessions related to project development.


• Coordinate EA team Community Newsletter submissions to the Communications Department.


• Maintain organized records and databases of project documentation.


• Track time spent on each project to ensure budgets are managed appropriately.


• Perform other tasks within the scope of the position and as directed by the manager.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology/Ecology or related field.


• Experience reviewing referral consulting packages and working within regulatory processes, accompanying environmental assessment and permitting approvals.


• Familiarity with provincial and federal acts, regulations and consultation requirements regarding land and marine resource management. Familiarity with working with culturally sensitive data and First Nation’s Communities.


• Strong interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members, colleagues, and government officials.


• Valid BC driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.


• A current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening, as a condition of employment.


• Experience working with multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary teams.


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, strong work ethic and positive team attitude.


• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks and assigned duties within the allotted time frame.


• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to embodying a personal addiction-free lifestyle.