Environmental Specialist

Hatfield Consultants • North Vancouver, British Colombia • 3w ago

Location:
North Vancouver / New Westminster, BC

Description:

Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2024. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

We are seeking an Environmental Specialist to join our Infrastructure Environmental Management (IEM) team. The successful candidate will have a broad environmental background and possess an understanding of federal and BC provincial environmental legislation. You will work on fast-paced, dynamic, construction projects throughout Western Canada. Project assignments will cross several industry sectors (e.g., roads, bridges, highways, rapid transit, marine and coastal development, pipelines, municipal infrastructure, tunneling, renewable energy, etc.). This position will have excellent mentorship from experienced environmental professionals.

Responsibilities:

Assist with project planning and implementation, including health and safety, resourcing, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, quality management, and day-to-day client liaison.
Provide technical assistance for acquiring environmental permits, licenses, and approvals from regulatory agencies.
Support project management tasks including the creation and monitoring of budgets and schedules, the development of sub-consultant contracts and monthly invoicing.
Prepare a range of environmental compliance documents required for project approval and implementation, such as weekly reports, EMPs, EPPs, and environmental work plans.
Conduct field activities including construction monitoring, fish, wildlife and vegetation surveys and baseline survey/assessments.
Work with project contractors and owners to identify and address environmental management and protection measures.
Work with teams of environmental specialists and technicians (both internal to Hatfield and sub-consultants) across a range of disciplines to assess potential project effects and define mitigations strategies.
Supporting business development opportunities, including the writing of proposals.

Education and Experience:

Minimum undergraduate degree in a relevant environmental discipline (fisheries, aquatics, ecology, environmental science/studies).
2-5 years of progressive field work experience.
Experience interpreting and working with federal and provincial environmental regulatory and permitting requirements associated with infrastructure projects.
Direct experience as a construction environmental monitor, having had exposure to erosion and sediment control, water quality, fish salvage, bird nesting surveys, and acoustic monitoring.
Experience operating in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and teamwork.
Experience in and working with a range of environmental disciplines (e.g., air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, soils, erosion and sediment control, vegetation, fish and fish habitat, contaminated sites, archaeology, Indigenous communities, etc.) is an asset.
A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, and the ability to meet the requirements for our third-party automobile insurance policy.

Other Assets/Skills:

Relevant professional certification (e.g., BIT/RPBio, RBTech, AAg, EPt, etc.) or ability to obtain is an asset.
Access to a personal vehicle to drive to client sites.
Enthusiastic ability to work in the field for long hours in a variety of weather conditions.
Excellent problem-solving skills to ensure project delivery and compliance through creative and adaptable solutions.
Capable of working and communicating with multi-disciplinary project teams.
Ability to obtain permits, licenses, and approvals from local, provincial, and federal authorities as well as ability to write weekly reports, EMPs, etc.
Understanding of pertinent environmental legislation, regulations, and guidance documents.
Demonstrated aptitude for project management and coordination, and excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
Ability and interest to work in the field, occasionally in remote locations.
Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and teamwork.
Motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and an ability to collaborate respectfully with others, even in stressful situations.
Ability to support business development opportunities, including writing proposals and marketing materials.
Desire to take on greater responsibility and authority with increasing experience.
Motivated, adaptable team player who is willing to independently take ownership of specific tasks with self-driven ability to take initiative.
Excellent communication (verbal and technical writing) skills and time management.
Aptitude with MS Suite of tools (Project, SharePoint, Excel)

What’s In It For You?

Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
Matching group retirement plan
Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage
Competitive vacation and special leave
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Relocation allowance

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

How To Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email: resumes@hatfieldgroup.catsone.com. Please indicate “Environmental Specialist” in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Salary range: $64k - $80k. We extend an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised, that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications, we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.