Environmental Management Specialist

Socket.dev; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Energy Regulator in Fort St. John seeks an Environmental Management Specialist focused on biology to support regulatory environmental reviews and habitat assessments. You will assist with application reviews, implement guidelines, and contribute to field-based data collection across northern BC.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the environment while supporting responsible energy development, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration across multiple branches.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant environmental field with required experience.
• Experience applying environmental management legislation in natural resource contexts.
• Experience with environmental data management, interpretation, and reporting.
• Ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience with Indigenous groups or communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tabulation, synthesis, or interpretation of environmental data for management decisions.
• Prepare materials for Indigenous groups, communities, and internal audiences.
• Support subject matter experts on various environmental topics.
• Lead and collaborate on environmental projects or initiatives.
• Participate in engagement activities, meetings, and trainings.
• Manage contracts related to environmental initiatives as required.
• Conduct field work in Northeast BC as needed.
• Self-educate and summarize literature on environmental topics.

Skills

Accountability

Communicating Effectively

Execution and Driving Results

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Technical diploma in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Professional registration preferred

Job description

Classification:Grid 27, BCGEU Membership

Office Location: Fort St John

Salary:$83,312.49 – $94,991.51 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week.
An additional 10.75% Job Family Market Multiplier will be added to the posted salary.
An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.

About the Job:
The Environmental Management Specialist (Specialist) supports the BCER’s role respecting protection of the environment by conducting work related to the management of environmental values for air, land, soil, water, wildlife, and/or aquatic habitat. The Specialist’s work includes consideration of cumulative effects and restoration, in the context of the BCER’s regulatory mandate.

The Specialist works to support the Responsible Stewardship Branch and other BCER branches. The Specialist will conduct data synthesis or interpretation, support research and data collection, develop and deliver communications, conduct field activities, and support the development of internal procedures and technical guidance documentation.

The Specialist will work in a learning environment to build technical skills in topic areas related to assigned work or to meet professional development needs.

Please note: This position has a focus on biology.

As a Environmental Management Specialist focused on biology, you will support BCER subject matter experts with application reviews for Energy Resource Activities Act and Wildlife Act permits, on-going implementation of the Ecologically Suitable Species Guideline, legacy well site investigations, and habitat assessments. This position is based in Fort St. John.

Organization Chart:
Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President, Resource Management & Stewardship
Vice President, Environmental & Subsurface Resource Management
Executive Director, Responsible Stewardship
Director, Environmental Stewardship / Manager, Environmental Support
Environmental Management Specialist

Responsibilities

Conduct tabulation, synthesis, or interpretation of environmental data, published research and reports, or other information for the purposes of informing a variety of environmental management aspects.

Prepare presentation material for various audiences including Indigenous Groups and community groups, and for internal purposes.

Support the Responsible Stewardship branch subject matter experts on a variety of environmental topic areas.

Lead and collaborate on specific environmental projects or initiatives as prioritized by the Supervisor.

Participate in and prepare materials for engagement activities, working groups, and meetings.

Assume various program related responsibilities such as project tracking, documentation tracking, or other administrative tasks as requested by the Supervisor.

Self-educate, conduct literature review, and present summaries on various environmental topic areas.

Conduct field work from time to time in Northeast BC or elsewhere in the province to support environmental reviews, environmental data collection or research initiatives, or special projects.

Manage contracts related to BCER’s environmental initiatives as required.

Participate in topical training opportunities as required by the BCER and to support individual professional development needs.

Perform other related duties and assume new responsibilities as the BCER requires.

Qualifications

Education:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field, such as Biology, Chemistry, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Environmental Protection, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and a minimum of three years of recent, related experience; or

A technical diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field, such as Biology, Chemistry, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Environmental Protection, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and a minimum of five years of recent, related experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to candidates registered (or qualified for registration) as a professional in training with one of the following professional organizations:Engineers and Geoscientists in BC, Association of Agrologists, College of Applied Biologists, BC Institute of Agrologists, Association of BC Forest Professionals, Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, or other relevant professional organization.

Experience:
Demonstrated experience in the application of environmental management legislation in a natural resource sector regulatory context.

Demonstrated experience working with technical aspects of at least one environmental discipline.

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable environmental quality standards and guidelines respecting one or more environmental values (air, land, water, wildlife, etc.).

Demonstrated experience working with environmental data management, interpretation, and reporting.

Demonstrated experience presenting and explaining complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous groups or community groups regarding environmental questions and concerns is preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of environmental mitigations and mitigation planning.

Key Competencies:
Accountability
The ability to take ownership and responsibility for the behaviours and outputs of oneself and others while instilling a sense of motivational ownership through guidance and support.

Communicating Effectively
The ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and appropriately to the intended audience. It involves utilizing multiple forms of communication channels and techniques, such as verbal and written communication, active listening, and nonverbal cues, to ensure a message is understood and received as intended. It involves being mindful of the audience’s needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds, adapting the message and delivery style accordingly to facilitate mutual understanding and engagement.

Execution and Driving Results
The ability to align activities and resources to deliver on planned actions, meeting or surpassing high standards or excellence and achievement orientation. This includes keeping commitments, following through on objectives.

Problem Solving and Judgement
The ability to systematically analyze problems, identify root causes, evaluate potential solutions, and make sound decisions to address challenges and achieve desired outcomes.

About the BC Energy Regulator:

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the Province of B.C.’s life-cycle energy resources regulator. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being.

As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy. The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities.

The BCER has an innovative forward-thinking workplace that demonstrates our core values. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate. We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture.

What We Offer:

The BCER operates under a Hybrid Office Model whereby employees work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location in order to support our mandate (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

The BCER is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. The BCER iscommitted to providing reasonable accommodations for the removal of barriers for qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

We acknowledge and respect the many First Nations, each with unique cultures, languages, legal traditions and relationships to the land and water, on whose territories the British Columbia Energy Regulator's work spans.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require any assistance or more information.

The Environmental & Subsurface Resource Management department ensures that professional, technical, and scientific expertise informs the fulfillment of our regulatory responsibilities—protecting the environment, ensuring public safety, and conserving energy resources – while advancing our reconciliation commitments and, overall, continuing to build public trust. The team works across the organization and with external partners in ensuring delivery of its mandate.