Environmental Planner (Intermediate)

Energy Vault; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Planner for their Edmonton office. The role involves navigating the regulatory approval process, managing projects, and providing strategic advice in environmental consulting. Candidates should have strong project management skills and significant experience in regulatory planning.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Fitness allowance

Company-matching pension program

Parental leave top-up program

Professional Development program

On-site fitness centre

Discounted childcare rates

Social Club activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-graduation experience in environmental consulting.
• More than 3 years of project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal legislation, regulation, and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Navigating regulatory approval processes and providing strategic advice.
• Preparing high-quality scientific and technical reports.
• Managing projects including budget and schedule management.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship skills

Communication

Technical report writing

Education

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

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

We currently have an opening for an Intermediate EnvironmentalPlanner in our Edmonton office. You have a strong background in navigating the provincial and federal legislation for linear and infrastructure projects. You are a leader, a collaborator and have the ability think critically to solve problems. You will take on a strong role in project planning and implementation, project management, and client and business development. You possess a strong knowledge in a variety of disciplines supporting Alberta Environment related permitting and approvals.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Navigating the regulatory approval process and providing strategic advice in project planning.
• Preparing high quality scientific and technical reports, including permits and regulatory documents.
• Managing projects, including budget and schedule management, client liaison, technical leadership and coordinating project teams.
• Business development, including proposal writing; and developing and managing client relationships.
• Leading projects through a range of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory processes.

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 eligibility for registration.
• 5+ years post-graduation experience in environmental consulting with a focus on regulatory planning including regulatory approval acquisition.
• Strong project management skills (i.e., more than 3 years of project management experience).
• A strong understanding of relevant provincial and federal legislation, regulation and permitting processes.
• Leadership and client relationship skills.
• Excellent communication skills and technical report writing experience.

What we offer:

• A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible by both bus and LRT.
• A flexible work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, company-matching pension program, and a parental leave top-up program.
• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal Professional Development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• An on-site fitness centre accessible to all staff, with full amenities.
• Discounted rates at a neighboring childcare facility.
• An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office and offers subsidized tickets to local events like Taste of Edmonton.