Senior Environmental Scientist

Company Spencer Environmental Management Services Ltd.
Location Edmonton
Published Oct 10, 2024
Closing Jan 06, 2025
Category Job Board
Attachment Senior Environmental Scientist October 2024_Final.pdf

Senior Environmental Scientist – Permanent, Full-Time, Edmonton, Alberta

Spencer Environmental Management Services Ltd. has been providing environmental and biophysical impact assessments, environmental planning, conservation planning, wetland-related services, and environmental permit acquisition services in support of capital project design, construction and operation for over 40 years. Spencer currently has an opening for a highly motivated, versatile environmental scientist/ecologist with strong management skills to join our team.

Job Details:

  • permanent, full-time (typically 40 hrs/wk with flexibility to respond to dynamic project needs);
  • based in Edmonton (required); some opportunity to WFH
  • start date to be negotiated with successful candidate
  • compensation to be commensurate with candidate’s experience and skills

Job duties and opportunities for growth include:

  • managing interdisciplinary environmental assessment/biophysical assessment teams
  • overseeing and preparing technical reports
  • designing and implementing environmental investigations relating to wildlife, vegetation and wetlands
  • preparing environmental approvals
  • liaising with regulatory bodies
  • providing management support for the successful implementation of environmental management systems and construction monitoring
  • liaising with clients
  • overseeing science staff during project execution and product delivery
  • managing project budgets

Qualifications:

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in ecology, conservation biology, botany or related discipline, with at least 10 years of professional experience; equivalencies will be considered
  • at least 10 years of consulting experience
  • eligible to work in Canada (i.e., Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident)
  • P.Biol. accreditation or eligibility to register as a P.Biol. in Alberta; B.I.T. may be considered
  • eligible to hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license, with no restrictions
  • knowledgeable about Alberta landscapes and ecological regions
  • strong desire to contribute to science-based environmental management and successful project delivery as an integrated team member
  • strong technical writing skills
  • strong knowledge of environmental regulations and approval processes
  • strong project management skills including proposal development and managing subconsultants

Demonstrated skills/areas of excellence:

  • plan and conduct field surveys for one or more of the following: vegetation, wildlife, wetlands
  • acquisition of federal and provincial environmental permits
  • preparation of environmental assessments
  • excellent technical writing and report preparation skills
  • strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with others, including scientists, regulators, engineers, construction personnel
  • critical thinking, problem-solving, effective time management, responding to dynamic work conditions and hours
  • wetland classification, delineation and assessment

Why choose us:

Spencer Environmental is a successful environmental consulting company active throughout Alberta, offering employees a competitive financial compensation/benefits package, a dynamic and rewarding work environment, the opportunity to grow your career through meaningful contributions to multi-disciplinary teams. For additional information about our firm, visit www.spencerenvironmental.ab.ca .

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume with cover letter to: [email protected].


Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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