Environmental Specialist

Dillon Consulting Limited; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm located in Terranova y Labrador is seeking a seasoned professional with a robust background in environmental consulting and project management. This role demands at least 8 years of relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to foster client relationships. The successful candidate will lead environmental permitting programs and mentor junior staff while ensuring the quality of projects meets the highest standards. Proficiency in English and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in environmental consulting, focusing on environmental permitting.
• Valid driver's licence (Class 5) is required.
• Proficiency in English; working knowledge of French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build client relationships by identifying market opportunities.
• Lead development of environmental permitting and project approval programs.
• Support development of environmental assessments and related documents.
• Contribute to career development of junior staff through mentoring.

Skills

Client relationship building

Project management

Technical report writing

Critical thinking

Education

University degree in environmental, physical science, or engineering

Job description

Are you proud to see projects you were a part of constructed in an environmentally sustainable manner? Do you like to solve problems? Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and an innovator? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and problem solving, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Build client relationships through identifying market opportunities, client communications, preparation of proposals, and business development activities.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities within the marketplace where Dillon can secure 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.

Technical Practice, Project Management & Design

• Lead the scoping, development, and execution of environmental permitting and project approval programs, including research, field work, and technical report writing.
• Support the development of environmental assessments registration documents, compensation/offsetting plans, and related environmental permitting assignments at provincial and federal levels.
• Scope, plan, develop, and implement assessment programs for a variety of projects across the public and private sectors.
• Coordinate project team activities, provide direction to team members, and contribute to staff development.

Learning & Development

• Continue developing technical skills and business acumen.
• Contribute to career development of less tenured staff through technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations.

Qualifications

• University degree or post‑undergraduate college diploma in a relevant environmental, physical science, or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, industrial or regulatory settings, with a specific emphasis on environmental permitting.
• Valid driver’s licence (Class 5).
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in English; working knowledge of French is an asset.

Experience

• In‑depth knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and permitting requirements.
• Experience in preparing regulatory applications and submissions.
• General working knowledge of various environmental and social science disciplines with a focus on identifying potential environmental effects and mitigation for proposed developments.
• Expertise in a technical discipline such as terrestrial ecology, wildlife biology, aquatic biology, or air quality is an asset.
• Experience in public, stakeholder, and Indigenous engagement and consultation is considered an asset.
• Excellent project management and client relationship skills.
• Advanced critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to project quality and ability to meet deadlines.

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization.

We encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation in the interview process.