Senior Environmental Consultant

Dillon Consulting Limited•Edmonton, AB

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our Natural Resource Management team. Our team specializes in protecting and enhancing the natural resources that sustain our communities, focusing on sustainable land use, aquatic and terrestrial habitat conservation, and environmental compliance. This is a new position and is based at our Edmonton office. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

A university degree or post-undergraduate college diploma in a relevant environmental, physical science, or engineering related discipline.
A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated professional experience in environmental consulting or related field with the specific emphasis on environmental assessment and permitting
Demonstrated experience in business development and client growth across sectors including oil and gas, mining, infrastructure, transportation, renewable energy, and/or water management
Strong communication and report writing skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to collaborate with and support biologists, ecologists, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists.
Proficiency in English
In-depth knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and regulatory permitting and approval requirements
Direct experience in the preparation of regulatory permitting applications and submissions
General working knowledge of various environmental and social science disciplines with a specific focus on identifying potential environmental effects and mitigation associated with a proposed development.
Understanding of the application of Best Management Practices to environmental compliance and effectiveness monitoring programs
Project management skills
Client relationship skills
Commitment to project quality and capability of meeting project deadlines

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a related field would be an asset
Holding any relevant professional designation (e.g., PBiol, RPBiol, PAg), certification, or credential is welcomed and considered a strong asset
Expertise in a related technical discipline (such as terrestrial ecology, wildlife biology, aquatic biology, air quality, etc.) is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Build client relationships through identifying market opportunities, client communications, preparation of proposals, and business development activities
Identify and pursue business opportunities within the marketplace, where Dillon might succeed in securing work assignments
Contribute to proposals (budget development and proposal writing)
Collaborate with staff across Canada for the purposes of project delivery, client relationship development, and opportunity/project research
Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs for a variety of natural resource, municipal, land development, and infrastructure projects
Demonstrate leadership and coordination of staff across different technical teams
Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives including Indigenous communities as well as the general public and stakeholders on specific development proposals
Coordinate project team activities, provide direction to project team members, and contribute to development of staff
Lead the scoping, development, and execution of environmental planning studies and managing, environmental programs including research, field work, and technical report writing.
Support the development of environmental impact assessments, compensation/offsetting plans, and related environmental permitting assignments at the provincial and federal levels
Continued development of self, including both technical skills and business acumen
Contribution to the career development of less tenured staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring
Contribution to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Benefits

Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life
Employee share purchase plan
Competitive benefits package, including: Comprehensive health benefits
Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
Student loan repayment assistance
Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
Ample paid vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities