Environmental Specialist

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job Description


Environmental Specialist

Vancouver, BC

Deliver a more sustainable world

The dual challenge of supplying energy to a growing population, while addressing the risks of , is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing today. The energy transition isn\xe2\x80\x99t just about alternative fuels, generation, or use, or . It\xe2\x80\x99s all the elements that contribute to the energy ecosystem. We view these challenges as opportunities to deliver a more sustainable world.

We\xe2\x80\x99re developing strategies and business cases for our clients to move to low carbon energy options, as efficiently and safely as possible. Our consultants are advising customers on circular and economies, renewable power such as solar and offshore wind, stewardship, , and climate change risk and adaptation. We work on projects around the globe. The problems are global and so are we.

Who we are:

  • Environment
  • Society
, Infrastructure & Logistics * Water

Challenging complexity. Shaping a sustainable future

Economic viability. Resource availability. Digital reliability. Carbon neutrality. These are the components of the world\xe2\x80\x99s pressing energy and resource problems. Sound complicated and tough to balance? It is.

We thrive in complex environments

Join a community of consultants, scientists, strategists, and engineers all dedicated to solving the world\xe2\x80\x99s critical infrastructure, social, environmental, energy, and resource challenges. By seeing things from a different perspective, we enhance Worley\xe2\x80\x99s ability to serve our clients. We are together delivering a more sustainable world.

We put sustainability at the heart of everything we do

We work with business to develop the right strategy, log into a digital future, secure and safeguard social license, enhance local communities, and power the energy transition.

We know we won\xe2\x80\x99t solve today\xe2\x80\x99s problems by using the same thinking that created them. So, from start to finish, we challenge ourselves to find the best way forward. We question every decision, assumption, and way of working to make sure we get it right.

Rising to the challenge, together

We are thousands of consultants across the globe. Be part of the future \xe2\x80\x93 welcome to our growing team!

The opportunity

Advisian is a leading provider of Environment and Society (E&S) services in Canada. The E&S Service Line is a vibrant and growing team covering: Planning, Monitoring, & Management (including marine, atmospherics, terrestrial, and aquatic sciences); Society, Governance, & Engagement; and Regulatory Approvals, Permits & Compliance. We provide a full range of environmental services with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and quality of work within small project consulting and strategic advisory assignments through to large project engineering and construction management delivery. We pride ourselves on the integration of our E&S specialists with our engineering, construction management and project delivery teams. Our aim is to recruit, develop, and most importantly, retain the people who share our vision and strategy.

Within Canada, our Advisian E&S staff also work with our three Canadian JV Indigenous businesses:

Mikisew Advisian Environmental (MAE): MAE is a limited partnership of Advisian (Worley Group) and the Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) in Alberta, operating with a mandate to provide environmental consulting services (including water, geosciences, and regulatory support) within the Athabasca region.

Nu Nenne Advisian Environmental: Nu Nenne Advisian Environmental is a limited partnership of Advisian (Worley Group) and the Cold Lake First Nation (CFLN) in Alberta, operating with a mandate to provide environmental consulting services (including water, geosciences, and regulatory support) within the Cold Lake region.

T\xc5\x82eg\xc7\xab\xcc\x81h\xc5\x82\xc4\xb1\xcc\xa8 Reclamation Services (TRS) Advisian: TRS Advisian is a limited partnership of Advisian (Worley Group) and the Norman Wells Land Corporation (NWLC) in the Sahtu region of the Northwest Territories.

We have a challenging opportunity for a full-time Intermediate Socioeconomic Specialist to join our dynamic team in North America West working out of one of our offices in Western Canada (Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver). We are committed to finding the ideal Candidate and are willing to consider remote locations within Canada that can work in pacific or mountain standard time zones. Our ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in socio-economics obtained through previous consulting experience or an academic setting and familiar with federal/provincial/municipal environmental assessments, permits, licenses and approvals for large projects.

Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:

The Intermediate Socioeconomic Specialist reports to the Society, Governance, and Engagement Practice Lead within the US & Advisian Americas Environment and Society Service Line. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Conducting baseline socio-economic studies, including desktop research, surveys, interviews, etc.

Analyzing and interpretation of socio-economic data

Preparing the assessment of project impacts on the socio-economic environment, including consideration of regional and local economies, community services and infrastructure, land use and recreation, and community well-being and safety.

Preparation of work plans, project deliverables, and budgeting to support proposal preparation and other business development activities

Collaborating with technical and professional staff across the company in completing assignments.

Manages the coordination, organization, and delivery of socio-cultural research programs and related community engagement

Participates in the development of socio-economic mitigation and enhancement measures and management and monitoring plans

Quality assurance \xe2\x80\x93 responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the Environment & Society Practice

Responsible for personal safety and the safe working practices to keep project teams safe and understand and follow Worley occupational health and safety procedures.

Travel as required for various field programs and meetings.

Remaining up to date on regulatory changes and advising project staff and clients regarding these changes as the relate to socio-economic requirements

Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor or master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Indigenous Studies, or equivalent from an accredited University, and/or relevant work experience
  • Minimum 2 years experience with socio-economic assessments obtained through consulting, NGO, or academic settings
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven and progressive experience in business development and/or service delivery in project environments
  • A knowledge of Canadian Indigenous groups, their locations, economic conditions and other social and cultural factors
  • Knowledge of project development as it relates to an Engineering, Procurement and Construction company
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Familiarity with federal and provincial regulatory processes that drive actions to minimize negative socio-economic impacts on communities
  • Practical experience working with Indigenous communities in Canada with working knowledge of Indigenous cultural issues and communities and protocols
  • Strong project/task management and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build productive relationships with professional colleagues, clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities and leadership
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Provide and demonstrate personal leadership in supporting a respectful workplace.
Advisian (part of the Worley Group) offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Advisian (part of the Worley Group) is an equal opportunity employer.

Worley

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  • Job Id
    JD2169358
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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