Intermediate Environmental Scientist or Environmental Planner

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood has an exciting opportunity for an <b>Intermediate</b> <b>Environmental Scientist or Environmental Planner </b>to join our Environmental team located in Vancouver, BC. <br><br><b> Wood </b><br><br>We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including a wellness platform as well as great savings programs and six employee networks where we create communities and build inclusive working environments. There are numerous opportunities for continuing education with Wood through our Global Technical Expert Networks and through our externally accredited Wood Project Management Academy. <br><br><b> The Opportunity </b><br><br>The successful specialist will provide a critical function of coordinating the interaction between our Environmental Science group and Engineering Teams supporting our diverse clients with their permitting and project assessment needs. They will coordinate natural science investigations; support and inform the planning and design process and prepare and secure required environmental permits. This role will focus on projects for the following sectors: mining, transportation, municipal infrastructure, conventional energy and renewables. <br><br>We believe that the key to protecting the environment begins with understanding it. A strong understanding of natural sciences including terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, appropriate study methodologies and survey protocols is a core strength for the role. The successful candidate will have the ability to incorporate environmental information into effective planning, design and permitting process for development projects. <br><br>This position can be based out of our Vancouver office with the flexibility to work remotely with balance of office needs. <br><br><b> Key Responsibilities: </b><br><ul><li> Collaboratively coordinate with internal technical discipline leads, technical support staff and sub-consultants for the timely execution of technical studies and preparation of natural sciences documentation required to support planning, design and permitting process </li><li> Support the natural sciences component of Environmental Assessments </li><li> Obtain environmental permits, authorizations and clearances associated with federal and provincial environmental legislation and policies </li><li> Participate in government agency consultation meetings and public information sessions to establish sound working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups </li><li> Provide project and task management to maintain effective budget tracking and control, deliverable accountability, and client relationship/satisfaction </li><li> Proposal management, writing, and cost estimating </li><li> Experience with some or all of the following: <ul><li> Familiarity with the BC and federal legislation and regulations such as Water Sustainability Act, Environmental Management Act, and Wildlife Act, Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, and Migratory Birds Convention Act </li><li> Familiarity with the BCEAO environmental assessment process and application preparation </li><li> Familiarity with the federal Impact Assessment Act process and application preparation </li><li> Familiarity with Joint Applications under the Mines Act and Environmental Management Act </li><li> Experience with permitting coordination and compliance tracking during project construction </li><li> Experience with environmental monitoring and environmental compliance inspections on construction projects </li></ul></li></ul> <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> Post-secondary education in Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or a related science/engineering discipline </li><li> 2-5 years direct sector experience with focus in environmental support and permitting capability in linear infrastructure, mining, conventional or renewable energy projects. </li><li> Professional designation (R.P.Bio., R.B.Tech.) is an asset </li><li> Broad knowledge of biology disciplines (aquatics, vegetation, wetlands, wildlife) is an asset </li><li> The ability to work in multidisciplinary planning and design team environment, effectively communicate environmental constraints and opportunities, and work collaboratively with clients and designers to achieve innovative and compliant environmental mitigation measures </li><li> Proven technical writing skills with the ability to prepare reports and correspondence </li><li> High caliber interpersonal skills, ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing </li><li> Sound understanding of design and construction phases as they pertain to planning and permitting </li><li> Sound time management, coordination and organizational skills and ability to work independently </li><li> Unrestricted Class 5 driver's license valid in BC and access to a vehicle </li></ul><br> Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). <br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. <br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement (EEO) </b><br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.