Environmental Specialist - British Columbia

Environmental Specialist – British Columbia (BC)

Position type:
Full Time

Location:

Interior and Northeast British Columbia (teleworking)

Close date:
Open until suitable candidate found

Maskwa Environmental Consulting Ltd. (Maskwa) is a professional consulting firm based in Calgary, Alberta. We specialize in planning, permitting, strategy development and implementation, and environmental services. Our clients are diverse, representing several market segments: renewable energy, electrical transmission and distribution, municipal, and oil and gas. We pride ourselves on our vibrant corporate culture and progressive work environment that offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for training, and benefit programs.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of work and educational experience in environment, natural resources, wildlife, ecology, or similar sectors. In this position, you will be involved in the development, implementation, and monitoring of environmental assessments and permitting, while also actively participating in biophysical field programs (assumed approximately 50% in field). It is expected that the successful candidate will assist in an interdisciplinary role where they will have both field ecology/biology responsibilities and other ongoing responsibilities (e.g., report writing, permit development, and proposal strategy and development).

We are looking for someone with a collaborative approach who can work with a diverse range of clients, has a great attitude, and a willingness to grow as a professional. This role requires open-minded Environmental Specialists in the Interior and Northeast BC regions who are open to teleworking or working from our Kelowna, BC office.

• University degree (e.g.,
  
  B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in an environment focused program such as Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Field survey experience (e.g., wildlife, vegetation, wetland).
• Skills in data compilation, technical reporting, and written and oral communication.
• Understanding of BC environmental regulatory requirements for infrastructure projects.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word).
• Strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and suited to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Open-minded approach to participating in different types of projects, tasks and responsibilities associated with a small- to mid-sized growing business.
• An unwavering commitment to safety and familiarity with safety requirements in the field and in the office.
• A Class 5 (or equivalent) driver’s licence.
• Having a professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio.) is considered an asset.

• Experience in applying environmental regulations to various projects, with priority given to experience in pipelines, electrical transmission/distribution, and renewable energy.
• Detail oriented and exceptional organization skills.
• Willingness to positively collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment.

• Actively participate in and lead biophysical field programs.
• Pro-actively contribute/assist/support the development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of Maskwa’s quality management in relation to environmental deliverables and work performed.
• Support (or lead) project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Support business development initiatives and help strengthen client relationships.
• Contribute/collaborate generally to Maskwa projects and team members.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory applications.
• Technical report writing and peer review of technical reports and deliverables.
• Deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment.
• Collaborate with staff across the company and externally in completing deliverables.
• Complete required corporate operation and administrative activities (time entry, expense submissions, invoicing, reporting, etc.) as required, in a timely manner.
• Support Maskwa employees in day-to-day business operations.

Maskwa strives to create a fair, diverse, inclusive workplace where all…