Environmental Specialist

TieTalent; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a professional in Fredericton, New Brunswick, with at least 8 years of experience in environmental consulting. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, leading environmental permitting projects, and supporting team development. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and project management skills, along with a relevant degree and knowledge of regulations. This role offers competitive benefits and support for professional growth.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work arrangements

Development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, regulatory, or related fields.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5).
• Proficiency in English; French is an asset.
• Deep knowledge of environmental legislation.
• Experience in preparing regulatory applications.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build client relationships and identify market opportunities.
• Lead the development and execution of environmental permitting programs.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and budget development.
• Support the development of environmental assessments.
• Mentor less experienced staff and participate in professional associations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical report writing

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree or post-secondary diploma in environmental, physical science, or engineering discipline

Job description

About

Responsibilities

1. Business Development
   • Build client relationships through identifying market opportunities, client communications, proposal preparation, and business development activities.
   • Identify and pursue business opportunities within the marketplace where Dillon might succeed in securing work assignments.
   • Contribute to proposals through budget development and proposal writing.
   • Collaborate with staff across Canada for project delivery, client relationship development, and opportunity/project research.
2. Technical Practice, Project Management & Design
   • Lead the scoping, development, and execution of environmental permitting and project approval programs, including research, fieldwork, and technical report writing.
   • Support the development of environmental assessments registration documents, compensation/offsetting plans, and related environmental permitting at provincial and federal levels.
   • Scope, plan, develop, and implement assessment programs for various projects across sectors.
   • Coordinate project team activities, provide direction, and contribute to staff development.
3. Learning & Development
   • Continuously develop technical skills and business acumen.
   • Contribute to the career development of less experienced staff through technical guidance, training, coaching, and mentoring.
   • Participate actively in professional associations to enhance Dillon’s corporate profile.

Qualifications

1. University degree or post-secondary diploma in environmental, physical science, or engineering discipline.
2. Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory, or related fields, with emphasis on environmental permitting.
3. Valid driver’s license (Class 5).
4. Excellent communication and report writing skills.
5. Proficiency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
6. Deep knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, and permitting processes.
7. Experience in preparing regulatory applications and submissions.
8. General knowledge of environmental and social science disciplines, with focus on potential environmental effects and mitigation.
9. Expertise in related technical disciplines (e.g., ecology, biology, air quality) is an asset.
10. Experience in stakeholder and Indigenous engagement is an asset.
11. Strong project management and client relationship skills.
12. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
13. Commitment to project quality and meeting deadlines.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by passionate, proficient people committed to socially important projects, innovation, and growth. Our core values include reliability, achievement, continuous development, creativity, courage, and inclusiveness. We offer various benefits including employee share purchase plans, competitive compensation, health benefits, retirement plans, student loan assistance, flexible work arrangements, and development programs.

Our focus on innovation encourages reflection and adoption of new solutions to advance our business performance. We support employee well-being through programs like EFAP and corporate fitness memberships.

Nice-to-have skills include project management, with work location in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and experience in general project management. Fluency in English is required.