Project Coordinator / Environmental Planner

CORE Geomatics; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Edmonton seeks an experienced consultant to coordinate infrastructure projects and prepare high-quality technical reports. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in GIS, and a strong understanding of regulatory systems in Canada. This role requires exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a commitment to professional development and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with British Columbia and Alberta regulatory systems.
• Strong command of language and grammar for technical documentation.
• Ability to analyze datasets using mapping tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical reports and environmental assessments.
• Communicate with regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical writing

GIS/mapping knowledge

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Professional designation (P.Ag, P.Bio., etc.)

5+ years in environmental consulting

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Overview

• Coordinating assigned construction, pipeline, municipal, solar, and public infrastructure projects.
• Coordinating and preparing high-quality scientific and technical reports, including environmental protection and regulatory submission documents such as:
• Pre-Disturbance Site Assessments (OneStop for Public Lands and Water Acts, including Rationale and Variances)
• Environmental Construction Operations (ECO) plans
• Biophysical Impact Assessments
• Wildlife surveys (breeding bird, migration, amphibian, raptor, species at risk)
• Wildlife mitigation plans
• Wetlands Assessments
• Fish Habitat Assessments
• Hydrological Assessments
• Care of Water (COW) plans
• Erosion and Sediment Control (ESCP) plans
• Environmental Risk Assessments
• Assessing and managing potential risks and liabilities associated with assigned projects
• Assisting with ongoing development of internal processes, including environmental/regulatory scoping tools, quick reference guides, checklists, and project templates
• Identifying additional opportunities to help our clients improve their regulatory compliance outcomes
• Daily communication with clients and other project stakeholders to gather project information and details necessary to support regulatory applications

Spatial Data Interpretation / Analyzing

• A basic understanding of the land survey systems in Western Canada
• Utilizing various GIS / mapping platforms to analyze and interpret datasets
• Understanding which datasets to utilize for interpretation
• Reading and understanding survey / engineering plans and the information within them

Regulatory Requirements

• Understanding which Directives / Acts / etc. apply to a project
• Finding and interpreting the content within regulatory documents and how they apply to a project
• Recognizing when a project does not meet a regulatory requirement and bringing it to the attention of the Project Lead / SME with mitigation options
• Creating and submitting permitting applications to the regulator(s)
• Communicating with the regulator

Technical Writing

• Utilize a strong command of language, grammar, and style to produce clear, concise, and readable content
• An understanding of when to use technical or regulatory wording and when to use plain language
• Ability to conduct thorough research, gather data, and interpret technical information to understand and explain complex topics
• Ensure accuracy and clarity in data, technical terminology, and formatting, which is critical in technical documentation
• Proficiency with the software being utilized, including applicable templates and GIS software
• Reviewing reports for consistency, grammar, formatting, and technical accuracy
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines, especially when juggling multiple projects / deliverables

Requirements

• Industry knowledge: Experience level working knowledge with the British Columbia (i.e. BCER, MEP) & Alberta regulatory system (i.e., AUC, AER, EPA).
• Technical: An aptitude for technical skill sets leads to a deeper project understanding and an ability to contribute to various projects and provide regulatory and scientifically based solutions.
• 5+ years of applicable environmental consulting experience
• Professional Designation: A professional designation or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment is preferred (P.Ag, P. Bio., P.Eng, R.P. Bio, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Contributing to an overall positive work environment / culture.
• Foster and develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Relationship-building skills help to convey information clearly and listen to others to create connections that enable the specialist to communicate with team members as effectively as possible.
• A specialist with leadership skills understands how to implement the CORE values into their day-to-day activities, which can mean stronger overall team and project performance.
• Problem-solving skills allow a specialist to identify what went wrong, find the cause of the problem, and find the best solution to rectify the situation and get the project moving toward completion again.
• Risk assessment skills are beneficial because they help a project manager estimate potential risks on a project along with their costs and probabilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to CORE values in all professional activities.
• Collaborate with other CORE team members.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively.