Terrestrial Environmental Specialist

LNG Canada•Kitimat, BC

8d•CA$121,500 - CA$151,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Terrestrial Environmental Specialist role provides technical environmental expertise focused on land-based ecosystems, including vegetation, wildlife, habitats, soils, and terrestrial biodiversity. The role will support the Phase 2 Project by ensuring regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and sustainable project delivery. This role is required to provide strong fieldwork, impact assessment, and compliance monitoring support. Reporting to the Environment Lead, this will be based in Kitimat, working 10 hours daily and Monday – Friday.

Requirements

>8 years’ experience in major project environment, with a strong preference for mega project experience.
Bachelor’s degree in either of the following: Environmental Science, Biology / Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering or related field
Experience relevant to Fieldwork in terrestrial disciplines
Experience with BC-specific regulations and ecosystems is highly valued
Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
Live in the beautiful District of Stikine (Kitimat/Terrace). For applicants located outside of the region, this role will result in temporarily relocating to Kitimat, in which accommodations will be provided by LNG Canada.
Willing to comply with LNGC’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty
Expectations that this role will be out in field 50% of time, in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. This is not an office role.
This is NOT a rotating Fly in Fly out role.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) or eligibility
Environmental Professional (EP) designation (Canada)
Valid BC driver’s license as a field roles

Responsibilities

Conduct baseline surveys and field program (vegetation, wildlife, species at risk, wetlands, ecosystems)
Perform habitat assessments and ecological mapping to support project planning
Lead or support environmental monitoring during construction activities
Ensure compliance with BC and federal regulations, permits, and standards
Monitor project activities to minimize impact on terrestrial ecosystems
Maintain environmental records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation
Support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA/EA) and permitting processes
Identify risks to terrestrial resources and develop mitigation measures and management plans
Implement strategies to reduce environmental footprint and protect biodiversity
Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data (soil, vegetation, wildlife, etc.)
Prepare technical reports, monitoring summaries, and regulatory submissions
Maintain GIS/environmental databases for the projects
Liaise with Regulators (e.g. BC EAO, BCER, Ministry of Environment), Indigenous groups, Contractors and project teams
Provide environmental guidance and training to field teams
Support implementation of: Environmental Management Plans (EMP); Vegetation and wildlife protection plans, Erosion and sediment control.
Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions