Job Description

What the position entails: Are you passionate about the environment and searching for a dedicated team to share that passion with? Are you excited to work in the beautiful outdoors? If you have been searching for a company that supports career development and has a proven, safety-first culture \xe2\x80\x93 you have come to the right place! GeoVerra is seeking a Natural Resource Professional (Environmental) located in Edmonton, AB to join our growing Forestry and Environmental team. The successful candidate is required to complete field work at our various client sites, these shifts can be from 2-10 days long and involve working outside in all weather conditions.
Our team at GeoVerra sets a superior standard for our company, and the industry. We look for accomplished professionals with experience on an array of projects and a collaborative attitude, who are always striving for more.
What you will do:

• Assist on a range of planning & operations-oriented projects in the office and field.
• Regulatory applications, permitting, environmental assessments.
• Completing wetland assessments, wildlife sweeps & surveys, detailed site assessments.
• Liaising with stakeholders, regulators, partners, and landowners.
• Technical writing, regulatory applications, and report preparation.
• GIS data creation, attributing, analysis, and mapping.

What you will bring:

• 2+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience performing field work safely and efficiently throughout Alberta.
• Professional Designation in Alberta or Eligibility as RPF, RPFT, P.Biol, or P. Ag.
• Field experience in wildlife sweeps, surveys, watercourse, and wetland assessments an asset.
• Familiarity with Public Lands Act, Water Act, Wildlife Act, GoA and AER applications an asset.
• Field experience assessing hazard trees or patrolling and consenting on utility lines an asset.
• Preferred experience in stakeholder engagement, third party agreements, First Nation Consultation ACO process.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a strong work ethic and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Collaborative attitude, ability to excel in a team and independent environment.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction through problem solving, critical thinking and decision making.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Superior attention to detail to produce professional deliverables & documentation.
• Technical, mathematical, scientific, and computer skills including Microsoft office products, ESRI GIS, & GPS.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace.

Job conditions

• Out-of-town work (shift durations between 2-10 days) and frequent travel required.
• Ability to carry, lift and push up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions
• Tools and services to support your mental wellness
• Work-life balance
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid professional dues
• Continuing education and professional development
• Use of leading-edge technology and equipment
• Diverse projects and a fast-paced working environment

Please apply on our careers page. If you would like to explore the role informally or confidentially, contact Adrienne Maskalyk - Adrienne.Maskalyk@geoverra.com. Please contact careers@geoverra.com if you have any questions about this role. 4y1vvAHAt6