Environmental Specialist or Senior Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist or Senior Environmental Specialist; North Vancouver; Ibrido; CAD 64.000 - 118.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid and flexible working

Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO)

Matching retirement plan

Health insurance – medical/dental/vis

Vacation and special leave

Professional development and mentoring

Relocation allowance

Descrizione del lavoro

Hatfield is seeking an Environmental Specialist or Senior Environmental Specialist to join our North Vancouver/New Westminster team. You will lead environmental teams on infrastructure projects, manage resources, budgets, and schedules, and liaise with clients to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, knowledge of regulatory permitting, and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments.

Competenze

• Undergraduate degree in an 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: North Vancouver or New Westminster, BC

Description: Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one ofCanada’s Top SME Employers in 2024. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

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.

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
• Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Relocation allowance

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: $64k - $118k

Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.