Senior Environmental Assessment Administrator

Government of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Assessment Administrator to join its team. This role involves leading the administration of environmental assessments, providing crucial advice to industry clients, and coordinating public and Indigenous participation in the assessment process. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in environmental studies or related fields, coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainable practices and make a significant impact in managing environmental issues within the province.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental assessment processes and legislation.
• Experience in developing solutions for environmental protection issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on legal requirements of environmental assessments.
• Lead reviews of proposed projects and coordinate public participation.
• Develop strategies for managing environmental assessment issues.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental assessment principles

Analytical skills

Project management

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in environmental studies

Graduate degree in related discipline

Job description

Senior Environmental Assessment Administrator-CON002755Employment Type : Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

Ministry

026 EnvironmentSalary Range : $41.174 - $51.598HourlyGrade : SGEU.12.

The Opportunity

The Environmental Assessment and Stewardship Branch has an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Assessment Administrator in its Environmental Assessment unit. The unit is responsible for delivering the province’s results-based environmental assessment program.

Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Assessment, the successful candidate will play a leading role in the administration of The Environmental Assessment Act, including :

• providing advice to industry clients regarding the legal and policy requirements of environmental assessments in Saskatchewan;
• leading the inter-ministerial and inter-governmental reviews of proposed projects, including the coordination of public and Indigenous participation in the environmental assessment process;
• developing recommendations regarding the environmental acceptability of major resource, industrial and public sector projects proposed in Saskatchewan; and
• identifying and developing strategies to manage emerging and ongoing environmental assessment issues.

Ideal Candidate

As the ideal candidate, you will have :

• knowledge of environmental assessment and protection principles, processes and legislation;
• experience with developing, evaluating and implementing solutions to resolve environmental protection issues;
• the ability to clearly and accurately discuss and explain complex technical / scientific ecosystem issues, policies, procedures to diverse groups at a level appropriate to the audience;
• the ability to accurately and concisely compose technical reports, briefing notes, general correspondence and legal documents;
• critical research, analytical, project management and strategy development skills to deliver program activities; and
• the ability to independently organize duties, determine and adjust priorities to complete tasks and meet objectives in a multitasking environment.

Typically, the competencies required for this position would be gained through a post-secondary or graduate degree in environmental studies, engineering, the social or natural sciences or a related discipline supplemented with considerable related experience.

We are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work : A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks

Number of Openings

Closing Date

Jul 13, 2024, 1 : 59 : 00 AM

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