Senior Environmental Scientist / Project Manager

Linxus Group; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding and progressive environmental consulting firm is seeking a qualified professional to join their team. This role involves working on diverse projects in the oil and gas, forestry, and mining sectors, providing essential environmental solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental consulting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. With a commitment to health and safety, you will contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community and environment positively. Join this innovative firm and help shape the future of environmental consulting in Canada!

Benefits

Paid Vacation and Personal Days

Group Life and Health Benefits

Wellness Program

Training Opportunities

RRSP and Employer Contributions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience preferred in NE BC oil and gas.
• Membership eligibility in BC College of Applied Biologists or BC Institute for Agrologists.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental services related to upstream oil and gas facilities and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct field assessments and technical reporting for various environmental studies.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Project Planning

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Post Secondary Degree in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Sciences

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Safety Tickets (First Aid, H2S)

Job description

We are an expanding progressive surface land and environmental consulting firm with an interest in oil and gas, forestry, mining, energy, and agricultural industries, as well as municipal authorities throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Canada's north. We employ a team of over 85 staff members located in our Fairview, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, and Terrace offices, and we offer interdisciplinary expertise to develop environmental solutions for our clients throughout western Canada. For over 40 years, we have directly assisted clients in regulatory application and have provided consulting expertise on environmental legislation, regulations and guideline compliance related to project planning, development, and reclamation. We know great things happen when smart people with equal amounts of talent and determination come together to create what could not be done alone. Help us do great things!

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of a recognized Post Secondary institution or college in the field of Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Sciences
2. 5+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience (in NE BC oil and gas preferred)
3. This position requires membership, or eligibility for membership, in the BC College of Applied Biologists (preferred) or the BC Institute for Agrologists
4. Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other MS Office programs
5. Current Safety Tickets (i.e., First Aid, H2S) preferred
6. Valid Class 5 Drivers License
7. Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residency

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Ability to coordinate project planning, logistics, and preparation for field work
2. Understanding of applicable environmental regulations, guidelines, and associated industry practices within BC
3. Familiar with BC Energy Regulator regulations
4. Technical experience with BC's vegetation and wildlife species
5. Strong commitment to health and safety leadership
6. Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and reliable
7. Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
8. Ability to collect, manage, and report on accurate and up-to-date field information
9. Ownership attitude and accountability for completing tasks on time and on budget
10. Resourcefulness, constantly troubleshooting, knows the tools available and uses them appropriately
11. Strong oral communication skills, can effectively communicate with clients, peers, suppliers, and contractors
12. Strong written communication and technical report writing skills
13. Ability to work under harsh environmental and weather conditions on occasion
14. Physically fit
15. A team player!

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Interface with staff and clients to setup, manage, and report on environmental services related to upstream oil and gas facilities and regulatory requirements
2. Assist with building and maintaining positive client relationships focused on providing top quality service and project management excellence
3. Take direction from and support senior staff to achieve project and business goals
4. Mentor junior staff
5. Contribute to projects with focus on data collection/processing, increasing role in analysis/interpretation, reporting and project management
6. Assist with and/or lead field assessments as required on oil and gas facilities on crown land, including watercourse, wetland, vegetation, soil, timber, and wildlife assessments, including travel
7. Conduct baseline field studies, construction monitoring, site reconnaissance, field biological surveys, client meetings, etc.
8. Undertake assignments that may involve travel and periods of time away from home office (camp/shift work on occasion)
9. Complete technical reporting for Pre-Construction Site Assessments, Schedule A Soil Assessments, Fish Habitat Assessments, Watercourse Classification & Mitigation Reports, Wetland Classification & Mitigation Reports, Wildlife Assessments and Wildlife Habitat Features Reports, Environmental Protection Plans, and reclamation reports

COMPENSATION

1. Full Time Position
2. Local and Remote Work Options
3. Competitive Wage ($40.00 to $60.00 per hour)
4. Paid Vacation and Personal Days
5. Group Life and Health Benefits
6. Wellness Program
7. Training Opportunities
8. RRSP and Employer Contributions
9. Compensation packages will be determined based on candidates' experience, education, and overall suitability for the position.