Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Natural Environment

GSI environement Incorporé d'Filial Englobe; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Access to telehealth service

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

GSI environement Incorporé d'Filial Englobe is seeking an experienced environmental consultant in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In this role, you will lead various natural environment projects, including environmental assessments and ecological studies, while collaborating with dynamic teams to design practical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience along with a degree in Environmental Science, and will demonstrate strong field skills and knowledge of environmental regulations. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a full range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum ~5 years of experience in natural environment or ecological consulting.
• Qualified in wetland delineations and functional assessments.
• Experience with species at risk and habitat assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead natural environment projects including environmental assessments.
• Conduct wetland delineations and support alteration applications.
• Analyze field data and prepare technical reports and permit applications.

Skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Field skills in vegetation identification

Strong communication and teamwork

Education

University degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Your mission

You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations.

Englobe - Who we are

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Your Contribution

• Lead and support natural environment projects, including environmental assessments, ecological studies, and permitting assignments;
• Conduct wetland delineations and functional assessments, and support wetland alteration applications, compensation strategies, and restoration plans;
• Complete watercourse and fish habitat assessments, and support watercourse alteration permitting;
• Perform species at risk screenings, habitat assessments, ecological constraints analyses, and impact evaluations for development projects;
• Plan and coordinate field programs, including desktop reviews, site preparation, data collection, GPS/GIS documentation, and field reporting;
• Analyze field data and prepare high-quality technical reports, permit applications, environmental protection plans, and mitigation measures;
• Support environmental assessment processes, including baseline studies, constraints mapping, impact assessment, and regulatory documentation;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify environmental constraints and develop practical design and permitting solutions;
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and support project delivery, proposal development, client communication, and small-to-medium project management (scope, schedule, budget, quality);
• Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules across all field, office, and project activities.

What makes you unique

• University degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field;
• Minimum ~5 years of experience in natural environment, ecological, or environmental consulting;
• Qualified and experienced in wetland delineations and functional assessments (Nova Scotia experience preferred);
• Experience completing watercourse and fish habitat assessments and supporting permitting processes;
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting frameworks, and assessment requirements;
• Proven ability to prepare technical reports, permit applications, mitigation plans, and environmental documentation;
• Experience with species at risk, habitat assessments, ecological fieldwork, and environmental constraints analysis;
• Strong field skills, including vegetation identification, soil/hydrology interpretation, habitat characterization, and GPS data collection;
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, coordinate field programs, and deliver high-quality, defensible work;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively, and willingness to travel with a valid driver’s license.

What makes Englobe unique

At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow. From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;
• Access to a free telehealth service;
• A full range of benefits (including cost-sharing group insurance and a group RRSP);
• A confidential employee assistance program for you and your family.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used in the screening or selection of applications for this role.