Environmental Planner / Project Lead

Energy Vault; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Alberta is seeking an experienced Environmental Planner / Project Lead to manage projects crucial for environmental success. The ideal candidate will have significant consulting experience, a deep understanding of local regulations, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. This role presents opportunities for professional growth while ensuring effective environmental compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable environmental consulting experience.
• Ability to obtain a professional Biologist designation within 6 months of employment.
• Experience with BC and Alberta regulatory systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing construction, pipeline, municipal, solar, and public infrastructure projects.
• Preparation of high-quality scientific and technical reports.
• Assessing and managing potential risks and liabilities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Professional Biologist designation

Tools

GIS software

Job description

CORE Geomatics is a professional services firm that believes that the most valuable assets an organization has are its people. Whether your career with CORE is in the field or in the office, you will find that we are adaptive to the ever-changing workplace.

General Description

Working closely with CORE’s Environmental Leadership Team, the Environmental Planner / Project Lead role is integral to the Environmental Division's continued growth and long-term success. Team members who perform this role will meet the role expectations as outlined.

The Work

Overview

• Managing or co-managing assigned construction, pipeline, municipal, solar, and public infrastructure projects.
• Preparation of high-quality scientific and technical reports, including environmental protection and regulatory submission documents such as:
• Environmental Construction Operations (ECO) plans
• Environmental Protection Plans (EPP)
• Care of Water (COW) plans
• Erosion and Sediment Control (ESCP) plans
• Environmental Risk Assessments
• Biophysical Impact Assessments
• Wildlife surveys (breeding bird, migration, amphibian, raptor, species at risk)
• Wildlife mitigation plans
• Wetlands Assessments
• Fish Habitat Assessments
• Hydrological Assessments
• Assessing and managing potential risks and liabilities associated with assigned projects
• Assisting with ongoing development of internal processes, including environmental/regulatory scoping tools, quick reference guides, checklists, and project templates
• Identifying additional ‘opportunities’ to help our clients improve their regulatory compliance outcomes
• Preparation of project budgets, scopes of work, and detailed proposals

Spatial Data Interpretation / Analyzing

• A basic understanding of the land survey systems in Western Canada
• Utilizing various GIS/mapping platforms to analyze and interpret datasets
• Understanding which datasets to utilize for interpretation
• Reading and understanding survey/engineering plans and the information within them

Regulatory Requirements

• Understanding which Directives/Acts/etc. apply to a project
• Finding and interpreting of the content within regulatory documents and how they apply to a project
• Recognizing when a project does not meet a regulatory requirement and bringing it to the attention of the Project Lead/SME with mitigation options
• Creating and submitting permitting applications to the regulator(s)
• Potentially communicating with the regulator

Technical Writing

• Utilize a strong command of language, grammar, and style to produce clear, concise, and readable content
• An understanding of when to use technical or regulatory wording and when to use plain language
• Ability to conduct thorough research, gather data, and interpret technical information to understand and explain complex topics
• Ensure accuracy and clarity in data, technical terminology, and formatting, which is critical in technical documentation
• Proficiency with the software being utilized, including applicable templates and GIS software
• Reviewing reports for consistency, grammar, formatting, and technical accuracy
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines, especially when juggling multiple projects/deliverables

Requirements

• Industry knowledge: Experience with the British Columbia (i.e., BCER, MEP) & Alberta (i.e., AUC, AER, EPA) regulatory systems.
• Technical: An aptitude for technical skill sets that lead to a deeper project understanding and the ability to contribute to various projects with regulatory and scientifically based solutions.
• 10+ years of applicable environmental consulting experience

• Professional Designation: A professional Biologist designation or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment (e.g., P. Bio., R.P. Bio)

Soft Skills

• Contributing to a positive work environment and culture.
• Fostering and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills to convey information clearly and listen effectively.
• Leadership skills to implement CORE values into daily activities, enhancing team and project performance.
• Problem-solving skills to identify issues, determine causes, and find solutions to keep projects on track.
• Risk assessment skills to estimate potential risks, costs, and probabilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to CORE values in all professional activities.
• Ability to collaborate with team members.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills.