Environmental Field Specialist - Edmonton

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Field Specialist to join their team in Edmonton. This role involves conducting essential fieldwork, including timber and vegetation assessments, while also handling project management and regulatory applications. The position offers the flexibility of working from home, with field visits as needed. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in natural resource management or environmental sciences, along with relevant professional designations. If you are passionate about environmental conservation and have the necessary skills and experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work-related experience in environmental fieldwork.
• Knowledge of Alberta environmental regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork for timber, vegetation, and soils assessments.
• Manage projects and prepare environmental reports and regulatory applications.

Skills

Communication Skills

Scientific Writing

Project Management

Knowledge of Environmental Regulations

Education

Post-secondary education in natural resource management

Professional designation (CAPF, AIA, ASPB)

Job description

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.

Work Environment:

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