Job Description

Are you a seasoned environmental professional looking to take the next step in your career with a keen desire to develop business relationships, building a solid team in a key operational area and support our existing clientele? The role of Peace Region Operations Lead focuses on conducting local business development, recruiting, facilitating a positive work environment, coordinating office operations, and acting as a liaison. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and leads by example in conducting their work as a team member. The successful candidate will take on the role of Operations Lead as well as a technical role or Project Manager, as appropriate. Consideration will be given to those qualified candidates residing in Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, or other locations within the Peace Region of Alberta or BC.

Since we started EDI almost 30 years ago, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is •our• company.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation, including health benefits, RRSP matching, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs
• A commitment to long-term career development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)
• Working with a team of established industry leaders who excel in the fields of aquatic and terrestrial biology
• A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding work experience

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Accountable to business development strategy, including developing and maintaining existing and new client relationships.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operations/oversight in the Peace Region of Alberta and BC.
• Collaborate and participate in decision-making with the EDI Operations Team, leveraging local experience and insights on operational successes and challenges.
• Recruitment efforts, including assessing resourcing needs and participating in candidate selection and interviews.
• Manage office space allocations and adjustments to accommodate team dynamics and growth.
• Promote EDI's Health and Safety Policy, adhere to procedures and conduct inspections as required (e.g., monthly office inspections).
• Coordinate with IT support to resolve any technical issues promptly and prevent disruptions.

We are looking for someone with:

• The desire to grow their career in an established, employee-owned company
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with exceptional time management skills
• Knowledge of regulatory processes/applications and industry/market sector requirements
• The capacity to work in a dynamic environment with senior support
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with enthusiasm for continual improvement
• A desire to mentor junior staff, where appropriate
• An interest and aptitude for business development
• The ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations and/or travel between offices
• The aptitude to work collaboratively and effectively with junior, intermediate and senior staff of different disciplines, within teams on various projects of differing complexity, and with Indigenous groups, sub-consultants and government agencies

Job requirements include:

• A minimum of 5 years of related environmental consulting experience
• B.Sc. degree, diploma or B.Tech in biology or related discipline(s)
• Registration or eligibility for registration as RPBio, PBiol or PAg, considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
• Soil classification, terrain and land use
• Vegetation, including wetland assessments, weed surveys and rare plant surveys
• Avian identification, including breeding bird surveys
• Fish and fish habitat assessments
• Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
• Erosion and sediment control
• Environmental monitoring of construction
• Class 5 driver's licence

•Application deadline - February 28, 2025 •

•At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.•

•If you are ready for new challenges and a rewarding career experience, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence:• •employment@edynamics.com • •with• •EDI2024-138 in the subject line . Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.•

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person