Environmental Planner

Stantec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Planner in Edmonton to coordinate environmental assessments and permitting processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Environmental Studies, at least five years of experience, and strong regulatory knowledge. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on the environment through innovative projects in a dynamic workspace.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Impactful projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in environmental assessment.
• Strong understanding of provincial and federal regulations.
• Field identification skills for wetland and wildlife assessments required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental assessments and permitting processes.
• Conduct field surveys and analyze ecological data.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and technical documents.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sciences or Environmental Studies

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Alberta Environmental Services group is currently seeking an Environmental Planner to work within our Assessment and Permitting Team.

We are relationship builders who have established excellent working relationships with regulators and clients in western Canada. Our regulatory knowledge, environmental assessment experience and scientific expertise allow us to help our clients develop the most effective and innovative approach to meeting their regulatory and permitting needs.In this position you will be exposed to an exciting array of projects in various stages of their lifecycle including permitting, approval requirements, and construction and post-construction support. Typical projects include small to large-scale urban development and infrastructure projects. As part of the team, you will also have opportunity to get involved in provincial and federal pipelines, oil and gas facilities, and power-related projects (including renewables). We are always growing as we continue to adapt to the changing environment in which we work and are excited to work on a number of exciting projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams of technical environmental and engineering specialists to support the environmental assessment, application development and permitting processes
• Assess habitat condition within natural environment and conduct or coordinate field surveys. Collect, maintain, and analyze ecological data
• Plan and implement ecological restoration projects and park management plans
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines and other biological disciplines to prepare deliverables
• Work directly with clients to provide strategic environmental advice and project management throughout all stages of a project’s lifecycle including approval, construction, post-construction and operational management within both provincial (AB and BC) and federal regulatory frameworks
• Create and provide review of environmental assessments and technical documents that support regulatory permitting
• Author environmental assessments and technical documents that support regulatory submissions and construction support
• Prepare budgets, manage scope changes, establish schedules and ensure that project work is carried out within agreed time-frames and on budget
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with existing and prospective clients
• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation
• Communicate and collaborate with other environmental and regulatory specialists to ensure consistency in project execution
• Participate in team and independent based work
• Take part in on the job learning and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work with initiative, professionalism and confidentiality, multi-task and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment
• Strong understanding of provincial (AB, BC) and federal regulations, permitting requirements and environmental assessment processes
• Demonstrated effective writing and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective writing and communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills and out-of-the-box thinking
• Strong interpersonal and social skills and ability to interact across a broad range of audiences/technical backgrounds including internal and external clients and regulatory agencies
• Committed to providing quality deliverables in a timely manner
• Ability to acquire, review and analyze biophysical data to develop or support the development of recommendations to provide to internal project teams and/or clients
• Ability to act as field lead for wetland assessments and/or wildlife surveys

Your Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences or in Environmental Studies.
• Field identification skills for wetland assessments and/or wildlife identification skills. Other biophysical field skills considered an asset.
• Proficient with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience.

Field identification skills for vegetation and wetland assessments and/or wildlife identification skills are required. Other biophysical field skills considered an asset.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.