Intermediate to Senior Environmental Professional
Company: Ecora Engineering & Resource Group Ltd.
Location: Fraser Valley or Okanagan offices
Website: https://ecora.ca/
WHO WE ARE
ECORA IS AN ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSULTING COMPANY
We are committed to delivering quality services to our valued clients. Our incredible team of engineers, environmental scientists and resource professionals work together to provide clients with a synergistic offering of services unique to the industry. We are built on the foundation of our core values: commitment to our people, our relationships, our community, and our environment. For more information about Ecora, please visit our website https://ecora.ca/.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Ecora is looking for an Intermediate to Senior Environmental Professional to join the expanding Environmental Services team on a permanent full-time basis. The ideal candidate will be seeking an opportunity to step into a technical leadership role and take on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Ecora is committed to creating and delivering exceptional quality services to our valued clients and has extensive experience delivering a range of ecological inventories and assessments, preparing environmental and sustainable resource management plans, conducting third party reviews of development applications, and developing comprehensive assessments of environmental effects. Ecora provides consulting services to provincial government, municipalities, First Nation communities, resource industry companies, architects, developers, and contracting firms throughout British Columbia.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project management including managing and coordinating teams with diverse backgrounds.
- Independently complete all stages of environmental studies and assessments, including proposal, workplans, field data collection, interpretation/analysis, and reporting.
- Comfortable conducting fieldwork in remote locations and around water.
- Coordinate completion and submission of permits, authorizations, and approvals.
- Plan and complete terrestrial and aquatic field studies, habitat assessments, and biophysical inventories.
- Provide a leadership role in a growing environmental team and mentor junior to intermediate personnel.
- Liaise with regulators and maintain strong client communications.
- Provide environmental management and mitigation guidance for proponent designs and planning.
- Deliver exceptional products on time and on budget.
- Represent Ecora in a respectful and responsible manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional designation in BC (R.P. Bio or equivalent).
- A minimum of five years of professional work experience including project management, fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with the BC regulations and conducting assessments pursuant to permitting requirements at various levels of government (municipal, provincial, federal).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Highly organized and able to manage and prioritize a dynamic work schedule.
- Possess a strong work ethic with the desire to excel and achieve.
- Excellent written and communication skills and experience using MS Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) as well as digital data collection tools.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and other relevant safety or technical training to competently conduct the work described above (e.g., first aid, electrofishing, boating, swift water).
- Experience or strong interest in working with a diverse client base including First Nations, government, and industry.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a background in Terrestrial, Aquatics, or fisheries.
REWARDS OF WORKING AT ECORA
- Work for one of the fastest growing and exciting firms in Canada and an exciting full-service professional.
- Competitive salary and group benefits including extended health and dental coverage.
- Group RRSP matching program.
- Flexible schedules and ability to work from home.
- Reimbursement of applicable professional membership dues.
- Opportunities for professional growth, training, and development.
Ecora is an equal opportunity employer and stays true to its mission by ensuring it leads with its values. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our mission, Ecora strives to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels inspired and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our team members.
How to Apply: https://ecora.breezy.hr/.
Ecora thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
