Job Description

Spencer Environmental Management Services Ltd. has been providing environmental and biophysical impact assessments, environmental planning, conservation planning, wetland-related services, and environmental permit acquisition services in support of capital project design, construction and operation for over 40 years. Spencer currently has an opening for a highly motivated, versatile environmental biologist/ecologist with strong management skills to join our team.Job Details:

• permanent, full-time
• based in Edmonton (required); some opportunity to WFH
• start date to be negotiated with successful candidate
• compensation to be commensurate with candidate's experience and skills

Job duties and opportunities for growth include:

• managing interdisciplinary environmental assessment/biophysical assessment teams
• overseeing and preparing technical reports
• designing and implementing environmental investigations relating to wildlife, vegetation and wetlands
• preparing environmental approvals
• liaising with regulatory bodies
• providing management support for the successful implementation of environmental management systems and construction monitoring
• liaising with clients
• overseeing science staff during project execution and product delivery
• managing project budgets

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in ecology, conservation biology, botany or related discipline, with at least 10 years of professional experience; equivalencies will be considered
• at least 5-10 years of consulting experience
• eligible to work in Canada (i.e., Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident)
• P.Biol. accreditation or eligibility to register as a P.Biol. in Alberta; B.I.T. may be considered
• eligible to hold a valid Class 5 driver's license, with no restrictions
• knowledgeable about Alberta landscapes and ecological regions
• strong desire to contribute to science-based environmental management and successful project delivery as an integrated team member
• strong technical writing skills
• strong knowledge of environmental regulations and approval processes
• strong project management skills including proposal development and managing subconsultants

Demonstrated skills/areas of excellence:

• plan and conduct field surveys for one or more of the following: vegetation, wildlife, wetlands
• acquisition of federal and provincial environmental permits
• preparation of environmental assessments
• excellent technical writing and report preparation skills
• strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with others, including scientists, regulators, engineers, construction personnel
• critical thinking, problem-solving, effective time management, responding to dynamic work conditions and hours
• wetland classification, delineation and assessment

Why choose us:Spencer Environmental is a successful environmental consulting company active throughout Alberta, offering employees a competitive financial compensation/benefits package, a dynamic and rewarding work environment, and the opportunity to grow your career through meaningful contributions to multi-disciplinary teams. For additional information about our firm, visit .If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume with cover letter to: .Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Alberta Society of Professional Biologists