Environmental Planner/Regulatory Specialist Senior

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Job Title

Environmental Planner/Regulatory Specialist (Senior)

Location

Calgary Office - Calgary, AB T3G 0B4 CA (Primary)

Category

Environmental Assessment & Planning, Regulatory Authorizations

Job Type

About Us

Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies.
We provide a wide range of environmental consulting services to a client base that is well diversified between public and private sectors.
Our environmental science and management services are well integrated with those of our engineering colleagues, providing opportunities to work with talented people across disciplines and throughout western and northern Canada.

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth.
Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business.
Recognizing our excellence and dedication to staff, we have been one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2008.
We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients.
We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices.
If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

We currently have an opening for a Environmental Planner/Regulatory Specialist in our Calgary office.
As part of a team of professionals this role includes project/proposal leadership, regulatory liaison, mentoring, strategic planning, and business development.
Critical attributes for this role are a high level of solid project management skills, scientific skill, a desire to pursue new and interesting projects, and a desire to support the development of other staff.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Business development, including developing and managing client relationships, and proposal writing.
• Managing projects, including budget and schedule management, client liaison, technical leadership and coordinating project teams.
• Directing environmental assessments, regulatory approval processes, environmental monitoring, and scientific and planning studies.
• Preparing high quality scientific and technical reports, including permits and regulatory documents.
• Leading projects through a range of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory processes.

What you will bring:

• Graduate degree in an environmental discipline (e.g.
  biology, environmental science, geography, earth science, or soil/reclamation science).
• 10+ years of experience in consulting (with an Alberta focus).
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a professional designation (P.
  Ag, P.
  Biol., P, Geol., RPF) and have experience with Alberta's regulatory framework.
• History of integrating environmental requirements into engineering projects at the proposal, business development, pre-design, design, and construction phases.
• Strong knowledge of the Alberta market, including key local and regional players, as well as a deep understanding of three levels of governmental environmental regulatory frameworks and policy.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness, including COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification, fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.

Master's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.