Intermediate Environmental Professional

CORE Geomatics; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Environmental/Regulatory Professional to join their dynamic team. In this hybrid role, you will engage in both office and field work, focusing on environmental data collection and regulatory compliance for oil & gas, pipeline, and renewable energy projects. Your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and adaptability in challenging environments. If you have a passion for the outdoors, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values its people and fosters a flexible work culture.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of relevant experience in environmental or regulatory fields.
• Strong reporting abilities and client liaison skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field data collection and monitoring for various projects.
• Collaborate with team members and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Field Data Collection

Environmental Monitoring

Regulatory Applications

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Conservation Biology

Natural Resource Management

Forestry

Tools

Garmin GPS

Avenza

Collector

Light-duty Trucks

ATVs/UTVs

Job description

CORE Geomatics is a professional services firm that believes that the most valuable assets an organization has are its people. Our team members are dynamic, energetic, opportunistic, and creative, but most importantly, they are the company. We lead the industry by adopting technologies and finding creative solutions that improve efficiency and allow for a flexible work environment. 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. Currently, we have an opportunity for a:

Intermediate Environmental / Regulatory Professional

The Work

Hybrid Office (70%) / Field (30%)

1. Focus: Perform field and office tasks on oil & gas, pipeline, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects as part of a multi-disciplinary, virtual team.
2. Shifts: Field shifts, typically lasting between 2-10 days, though longer shifts may be required. Overnight stays in hotels or camps may also be necessary.
3. Geographic Scope: Majority of projects are located in Alberta.
4. Data Collection and Monitoring: Conduct environmental field data collection and construction monitoring activities.
5. Adverse Conditions: Be prepared to work in remote locations and challenging conditions like muddy roads, steep terrain, and snowy environments.
6. Physical Demands: Carry field equipment such as soil sampling tools and other required gear (Up to 30lb).
7. Technical Strength: Expertise in the following areas is required:
   1. Regulatory applications (OneStop, DRAS, Public Lands Act)
   2. Background searches (FWMIS, HRV, water wells, etc.)
   3. GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS)
   4. Fish salvage/fish habitat
   5. Water quality monitoring (turbidity)
   6. Wildlife surveys and sweeps
   7. Wetland assessment
   8. Vegetation ecology
   9. Construction monitoring
   10. Pipeline HDD fluids sampling
   11. Soil sampling

Equipment and Tools

1. Vehicle Operation: Drive light-duty trucks, ATVs, UTVs, and trailers. A valid driver’s license is required.
2. Field Tools: Use navigational and data collection tools such as Garmin GPS, Avenza, Collector, etc.

Collaboration and Communication

1. CORE Values: Demonstrate a commitment to CORE values in all professional activities.
2. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other CORE team members and client field representatives as necessary.
3. Communication: Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively.

Administrative and Support Tasks

1. Administrative Work: Complete office reporting, QA/QC, data entry, and submission of field data on time.
2. Meetings and Training: Attend meetings and training sessions as needed.

Availability

1. Excluding vacation or allotted personal days, Field staff must be available for field work up to 20 days per month, including up to 2 weekends per month.
2. Excluding vacation or allotted personal days, 10-11 days off can be anticipated per month (i.e., 2-3 more days than other roles).

What you bring to the table

1. A diploma or bachelor’s degree in conservation biology, land reclamation, natural resource management or forestry.
2. 5-9 years of relevant experience.
3. Experience as a Crew Lead.
4. Intermediate level reporting abilities.
5. Positive demeanor.
6. The ability to liaise with clients and make professional in-field decisions.
7. A love for being on the road and working in both natural and construction environments is essential.
8. Physically fit with the ability to walk extended distances in challenging field conditions.

The Workplace:

1. This is a hybrid office & field position, which includes working in a virtual environment from your home office as well as 2-10 day field shifts, as the need arises.

If you feel that this is the right challenge for you, and you meet these qualifications, please respond by sending your resume and cover letter in Word or .pdf format to this ad.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.