Job title: Environmental Planner
Company: Tetra Tech
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Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.
We have an immediate opportunity for an Environmental Planner/Permitting Specialist to lead regulatory and permitting projects within our thriving environmental practice, where we support a broad range of renewable energy, transportation, and land development projects. Specific background and experience in wetland assessment, vegetation, and soil classification is of particular interest.
The successful applicant will be a professional biologist and bring experience in providing multi-disciplinary environmental assessments and permitting projects for our public and private sector clients. They will have experience with regulatory and stakeholder consultation, coordinating with technical teams and contractors, leading technical deliverables, and supporting public consultation. As well, this position can offer an interesting variety of field and office work on a diverse range of projects that include biophysical inventories, environmental assessments, and monitoring of environmental impacts. Although the position will be based in either Calgary or Edmonton, travel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Northern Canada is anticipated.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the regulatory coordination and permitting of projects in a dynamic work environment, have strong critical thinking capabilities, and have a flexible approach to problem-solving.
- Project manage multi-disciplinary projects.
- Frequent and effective interaction with clients, regulatory agencies, other team members, and the public.
- Developing and/or conducting biophysical assessments with a focus on vegetation, wetlands, and/or soils.
- Preparing reports related to siting evaluation, environmental planning/permitting, environmental reviews, environmental protection/mitigation plans.
- Prepare proposals including scopes of work, cost estimates and formal proposal submissions.
- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental science.
- Lead, mentor, and support junior team members.
- Travel to project sites across Western Canada (occasional).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, environmental sciences, or a related field.
- Professional designation (i.e., P.Biol or equivalent)
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with environmental assessments and municipal, provincial, and federal regulatory compliance/permitting.
- Strong knowledge and practice in wetlands in the Prairies including assessments, mitigation, and monitoring
- Be a wetland practitioner as directed under the Alberta Wetland Policy and on track towards the Authenticating Professional designation
- Demonstrated proficiency with industry standard resources, tools (e.g., the Digital Regulatory Assurance System [DRAS], OneStop, etc.) and best practices as well as provincial environmental legislation and policy (proficiency under municipal and federal jurisdictions is considered an asset).
- Have excellent research, analytical, writing, oral communication, and organizational skills.
- Work independently, communicate clearly and work closely with team members located across other offices.
- Have strong project management skills in successfully scoping and managing project teams and deliverables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project is necessary to perform the responsibilities of this position.
- A strong track record in Health and Safety management.
- Ability to travel and work in remote locations.
What makes Tetra Tech a great place to work:
- Benefits starting day one of employment.
- Competitive base salary.
- Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.5 times) that can be banked or paid out, whatever you prefer. Some of our employees work a lot of hours during the busy times and then take extended time off.
- Hybrid work options when you are not in the field. We provide the technology for you to work remotely.
- Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
- Tetra Tech supports life-long learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
- You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
- Tetra Tech is a global company with over 21,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experiences, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
- Opportunity for advancement within our engineering group and within Tetra Tech globally
Additional Information
A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
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This is a permanent full-time, salaried position. We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
Twitter: @TetraTechJobs
Facebook: @TetraTechCareers
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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