Environmental Field Specialist - Edmonton

Linxus Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in Edmonton is seeking an Environmental Field Specialist to conduct fieldwork and manage projects within Alberta. The ideal candidate will have a background in natural resource management or environmental sciences, with at least three years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive compensation package and 100% remote work with necessary field visits.

Benefits

100% work from home

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of work-related experience.
• Knowledge of planning, land-use and environmental regulations, including the Alberta Wetland Policy.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies in Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Complete fieldwork associated with various projects throughout Alberta.
• Manage projects, prepare environmental reports and regulatory applications.
• Conduct assessments of timber, vegetation, and soils.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Scientific writing

Education

Post-secondary education in natural resource management or environmental sciences

Professional designation with CAPF, AIA, or ASPB

Job description

Environmental Field Specialist - Edmonton

About the job Environmental Field Specialist - Edmonton

Under the general supervision of the senior staff, this position is responsible for completing fieldwork associated with various projects throughout Alberta. Fieldwork could include: timber, vegetation and soils assessments, and other environmental fieldwork as required. Office work could include project management, environmental reporting and regulatory applications for dispositions on crown land.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in natural resource management or environmental sciences.
• Professional designation with one of the following professional colleges: College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF), Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA), or Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB).
• A minimum of three (3) years of work-related experience.
• Knowledge of planning, land-use and environmental regulations/policies, including the Alberta Wetland Policy.
• Experience working with different regulatory agencies: Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP), Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Indian Oil and Gas Commission (IOGC)
• Project management experience would be considered an asset.
• Strong communication and scientific writing skills.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required.

A competitive compensation package will be offered corresponding with the candidates experience and skills.

• 100% work from home! (with field visits as needed)