Environmental Planner

Dillon Consulting Limited•Calgary, AB

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you someone with developing leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted partner and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment. Your opportunity Dillon’s Natural Resource Management Discipline is seeking an Environmental Planner to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Calgary. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

A university degree in environmental studies, planning, geography or a related field with a strong interest in environmental assessment
2-4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the consulting industry. New graduates will be considered
Ability to work independently (self-driven) and contribute to a multidisciplinary team environment
Strong communication, report writing, organization and interpersonal skills with a keen attention to detail
Aptitude to learn.
Commitment to project quality and project deadlines.
Experience and interest in provincial and federal environmental assessments for mining, utility, and linear development projects (e.g., pipelines, powerlines)
Understanding of Canadian EA methods, requirements and legislation, including the federal Impact Assessment Act, Canada Energy Regulator Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Act
Familiarity with environmental policy, legislation, and regulations and environmental regulatory processes
Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary teamwork, detail-oriented tasks, and technical report writing
Proficiency in the use of word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader)

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with socio-economic and GBA+ impact assessments is considered an asset
Experience or interest in executing field programs as part of environmental studies (field activities may require overnight travel, overtime, and work on weekends).

Responsibilities

Contribute to environmental assessments (EAs) for a variety of projects (e.g., mining, oil and gas pipelines and facilities, transmission lines, roads)
Coordinate environmental regulatory permit applications and support environmental management planning
Develop and coordinate public and agency consultation programs
Liaise with private sector clients
Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation and presentations
Commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees