Environmental Planner

Associated Engineering; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Calgary seeks an Environmental Planner to address municipal infrastructure challenges. The role involves project management, client development, and requires 3+ years of experience in environmental consulting. Key qualifications include a B.Sc. in a relevant field and expertise in navigating environmental regulations. The company offers flexible arrangements, competitive salary, and strong support for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing support for professional development

Health and wellness focus

Social club activities and events

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-graduation experience in environmental consulting focused on regulatory and permit delivery.
• Strong understanding of provincial and federal legislation, regulation, and permitting processes.
• Valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams tackling environmental challenges.
• Prepare high quality scientific and technical reports, including permits.
• Lead projects through federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory processes.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Project management

Client development

Technical report writing

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in a relevant pure or applied science

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We currently have an opening for an Environmental Planner in our Calgary office.

You are a leader, a collaborator and have the ability think critically to solve problems. You have experience with environmental assessments and navigating environmental legislation and environmental communications. You will take on a strong role in project planning and implementation, project management, and client and business development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams tackling real-world environmental challenges, particularly on municipal infrastructure projects in the Calgary area.
• Preparing high quality scientific and technical reports, including permits and regulatory documents.
• Leading projects through a range of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory processes.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in a relevant pure or applied science (graduate degree preferred).
• Preference will be given to individuals registered with a professional organization (i.e., ASPB, AIA, etc.) or eligible for registration.
• 3+ years post-graduation experience in environmental consulting with a focus on regulatory and permit delivery.
• A strong understanding of relevant provincial and federal legislation, regulation and permitting processes.
• Leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build and cultivate professional working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and technical report writing experience.
• Valid Driver's Licence.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, childcare benefit, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness, fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.