Intermediate Environmental Planner - Edmonton, Canada - Stantec

Stantec

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Intermediate Environmental Planner / Vegetation Ecologist

Description

Your Opportunity

Your Key Responsibilities

Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all project phases
Work directly with clients to provide strategic environmental advice
Completing field and desktop component of wetland and ecosite classification, and vegetation mapping
Tracking and implementing the environmental assessment and permitting process as it applies to projects
Conducting field and desktop studies in support of regulatory requirements
Contribute to business development activities, including proposals (budget development and proposal writing) and relationship building with existing and prospective clients
Communicate and collaborate with other environmental and regulatory specialists to ensure consistency in project execution
Support the development of junior staff
Following quality assurance, quality control, and health and safety requirements
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience with air photo interpretation and ArcGIS
Familiarity with the flora of Alberta (experience in more than one natural region is a benefit)
Familiarity with tree mensuration data collection
Experience completing wetland assessments
Knowledge of environmental assessment methodologies and pertinent provincial and federal legislation, as well as related environmental permits
Organize and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment that supports cooperation and teamwork
Ability to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines
Strong understanding of federal and provincial regulations and permitting requirements. Experience related to municipal development considered an asset
Ability to manage tasks with a strong attention to detail
Demonstrated experience in client management and business growth

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Science
Biology, Ecology, Reclamation, Forestry, or related field.
Holding or eligibility to obtain a professional designation in Alberta (P.Biol., R.P.F., P.Ag.).
Holding a valid driver's license and experience driving a truck on both paved and unpaved roads is considered an asset

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as work in the field.

Fieldwork may include remote work, long drives, 2 week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Please include detailed information on field-based skills and valid health and safety training (first aid, Ground Disturbance II, auxiliary vehicles, etc.).

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary:

Full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

Primary Location :
Canada-Alberta-Edmonton

Other Locations :
Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Organization :
BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta

Employee Status :
Regular

Job Level :
Individual Contributor

Travel :
No

Schedule :
Full-time

Job Posting :
May 17, 2023, 3:25:30 PM

Req ID:

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.