Environmental Specialist

Description

• Collaboration with staff across Canada for the purposes of project delivery, client relationship development, and opportunity/project research.
• Build client relationships through identifying market opportunities, client communications, preparation of proposals, and business development activities.
• Scope, plan, develop, and implement assessment programs for a variety of projects across the public and private sectors.
• Support the development of environmental assessments registration documents, compensation/offsetting plans, and related environmental permitting assignments at the provincial and federal levels.
• Contribute to proposals through budget development and proposal writing.
• Coordinate project team activities, provide direction to project team members, and contribute to development of staff.
• Lead the scoping, development, and execution of environmental permitting and project approval programs, and environmental programs including research, field work, and technical report writing.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities within the marketplace, where Dillon might succeed in securing work assignments.

Requirements

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Experience in conducting public, stakeholder, and Indigenous engagement and consultation would be considered an asset.
• Experience in the preparation of regulatory applications and submissions.
• Excellent Project management and client relationship skills.
• Contribution to the career development of less tenured staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring.
• Advanced critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5)
• Continued development of self, including both technical skills and business acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and regulatory permitting and approval requirements.
• We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our people at every stage of their career. The ECD program is designed to accelerate the development of successful consulting careers of new graduates. The program focuses on a mix of skills and behaviours that align with technical, consulting, clients, business acumen, and early leadership.
• Commitment to project quality and capability of meeting project deadlines.
• 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.
• Expertise in a related technical discipline (such as terrestrial ecology, wildlife biology, aquatic biology, air quality, etc.) is an asset.
• Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of French would be considered an asset.
• A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated professional experience in environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory setting or related field with the specific emphasis on environmental permitting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A university degree or post-undergraduate college diploma in a relevant environmental, physical science, or engineering related discipline.

Benefits

• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Flexible work hours and remote working options
• Early Career Development (ECD) program
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• A competitive compensation package
• Employee share purchase plan
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Comprehensive health benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance