Environmental Lead Contract - Kitimat

Hatfield Consultants; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly culture

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Hatfield Consultants in Kitimat, BC, is seeking a senior environmental professional to lead support for environmental technicians and consultants on a large infrastructure project. You will prepare environmental permits and a range of compliance documents, collaborating with project teams, regulators, and construction personnel to address environmental management and protection measures.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in an environmental discipline, 10+ years' experience,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant environmental discipline (fisheries, aquatics, ecology, environmental science/studies).
• Experience with regulatory and permitting requirements for infrastructure projects.
• Professional certification or ability to obtain is an asset.
• Experience working in large, multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead support for environmental technicians and consultants on environmental monitoring for a large infrastructure project.
• Prepare environmental permits, licenses, and approvals from regulatory agencies.
• Prepare environmental compliance documents such as EMPs and environmental work plans.
• Collaborate with proponents, regulators, designers, and construction personnel on environmental management.

Skills

Field work

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Proposal writing

Regulatory understanding

Education

Undergraduate degree in environmental discipline

Professional certification (e.g., BIT/RPBio, RBTech, AAg, EPt)

Tools

Personal vehicle

Driver's license

Job description

Project Location:
Kitimat, BC
About Hatfield:
Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one ofCanada’s Top SME Employers in 2024. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

Responsibilities:

• Lead support for environmental technicians and consultants responsible for environmental monitoring on one large infrastructure project.
• Prepare environmental permits, licenses, and approvals from regulatory agencies in support of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare of a range of environmental compliance documents required for project approval and implementation, such as EMPs, environmental protection plans, and environmental work plans.
• Work with project development teams - including proponents, regulators, designers, and construction personnel - to address environmental management and protection measures during project planning and implementation.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant environmental discipline (fisheries, aquatics, ecology, environmental science/studies).
• 10+ years of experience managing environmental aspects of infrastructure development projects.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., BIT/RPBio, RBTech, AAg, EPt, etc.) or ability to obtain is an asset.
• Experience interpreting and working with federal and provincial environmental regulatory and permitting requirements associated with infrastructure development projects.
• Experience working in large, multi-disciplinary teams is essential.
• Experience managing a range of environmental disciplines (air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, soils, vegetation, fish and fish habitat, contaminated sites.
• Access to a personal vehicle to drive to client sites.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, and the ability to meet the requirements for our third-party automobile insurance policy.

Other Assets/Skills:

• Enthusiastic ability to work in the field for long hours in a variety of weather conditions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to ensure project delivery and compliance through creative and adaptable solutions.
• Capable of working and communicating with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ability to obtain permits, licenses, and approvals from local, provincial, and federal authorities as well as ability to write weekly reports, EMPs, etc.
• Understanding of pertinent environmental legislation, regulations, and guidance documents.
• Demonstrated aptitude for project management and coordination, and excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support business development opportunities, including writing proposals and marketing materials.

What’s In It For You?

• Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

Salary: $45/hr - $60/hr.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.