Environmental Specialist – IEM Vancouver

Hatfield Consultants; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program

Matching retirement plan

Competitive vacation and leave

Job summary

Hatfield Consultants is seeking a senior environmental professional to manage and supervise teams on infrastructure projects in Canada. The role involves coordinating field surveys, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting permit acquisition across federal and provincial agencies.

The successful candidate will oversee project implementation, budgeting, scheduling, and client liaison, while contributing to business development through proposals.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in environmental discipline (fisheries, aquatics, ecology, environmental science/studies).
• 5+ years of experience managing environmental aspects of infrastructure development projects.
• Certification or ability to obtain (e.g., BIT/RPBio, RBTech, AAg, EPt) is an asset.
• Experience with federal/provincial regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Experience in large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience managing environmental disciplines (air, noise, water, soils, fish habitat, contaminated sites).
• Access to a personal vehicle and a valid Canadian driver’s license.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise teams of environmental technicians and specialists on infrastructure projects.
• Oversee resourcing, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, quality management, and client liaison.
• Coordinate environmental field surveys in support of project design and implementation.
• Assist in acquiring environmental permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Prepare EMPs, environmental protection plans, and work plans for project approvals.
• Collaborate with project teams to address environmental management.

Skills

Field work

Problem solving

Team coordination

Permits & approvals

Proposal writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Undergraduate environmental degree

BIT/RPBio or similar certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise teams of environmental technicians and specialists responsible for environmental management and monitoring on a range of infrastructure projects.
• Manage all aspects of project implementation, including resourcing, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, quality management, and day‑to‑day client liaison.
• Manage required environmental field surveys in support of project design and implementation.
• Provide technical assistance for acquiring environmental permits, licenses, and approvals from regulatory agencies in support of infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of a range of environmental compliance documents required for project approval and implementation, such as EMPs, environmental protection plans, and environmental work plans.
• Work with project development teams – including proponents, regulators, designers, and construction personnel – to address environmental management and protection measures during project planning and implementation.
• Coordinate and participate in field activities including data collection, environmental assessments, monitoring activities and reporting.
• Supporting business development opportunities, including the writing of proposals.

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant environmental discipline (fisheries, aquatics, ecology, environmental science/studies).
• 5+ years of experience managing environmental aspects of infrastructure development projects.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., BIT/RPBio, RBTech, AAg, EPt, etc.) or ability to obtain is an asset.
• Experience interpreting and working with federal and provincial environmental regulatory and permitting requirements associated with infrastructure development projects.
• Experience working in large, multi‑disciplinary teams is essential.
• Experience managing a range of environmental disciplines (air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, soils, vegetation, fish and fish habitat, contaminated sites).
• Access to a personal vehicle to drive to client sites.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, and the ability to meet the requirements for our third‑party automobile insurance policy.
• As a condition of employment, our field technical staff who are required to work for our clients on safety‑sensitive sites will need to successfully pass drug and alcohol screening during their employment.

Other Assets/Skills

• Enthusiastic ability to work in the field for long hours in a variety of weather conditions.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills to ensure project delivery and compliance through creative and adaptable solutions.
• Capable of working and communicating with multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Ability to obtain permits, licenses, and approvals from local, provincial, and federal authorities as well as ability to write weekly reports, EMPs, etc.
• Understanding of pertinent environmental legislation, regulations, and guidance documents.
• Demonstrated aptitude for project management and coordination, and excellent organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to support business development opportunities, including writing proposals and marketing materials.

What's In It For You?

• Friendly and down‑to‑earth work culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
• Matching group retirement plan
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

Salary: $77k – $118k. Applicants may be considered at all levels. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.