Company Overview
Poseidon Environmental Ltd. (PEL) is a growing Environmental Consulting Firm based in Hinton, Alberta, with a commitment to sustainable resource management. Specializing in aquatic consulting for resource roads, we offer comprehensive services, including environmental protection planning, fish and wildlife assessments, and regulatory compliance.
PEL is based in Hinton, Alberta, which is a quick growing town offering ample recreational opportunities, such as hiking, trail running, mountain biking, disc golf, skiing, hunting, fishing, and OHV trail use. We are located 20 minutes outside the east gates of Jasper National Park. Join our team and contribute to projects that make a difference in the resource sector with clients in forestry, energy, and government.
Position Overview
This two-year role is designed to prepare you for a Senior Biologist position, providing hands-on experience in environmental project management. Primary responsibilities include supporting Senior Biologists with aquatic assessments, managing field teams, tracking budgets, and contributing to reporting. Fieldwork will be required, particularly in your first year, and you will gain leadership experience by mentoring seasonal staff. This role is expected to evolve into a long-term position based on performance.
Anticipated Trajectory and Primary Responsibilities
Year 1:
- The first year will focus on on-boarding, training, and working closely with the Senior Biologist.
- The Biologist will be in the field 50% during the field season (May-November).
- The Biologist will take on the leadership position for seasonal crews.
- The position will include supervised project management and reporting under close guidance of the senior team.
- Priority tasks: Field work, crew management, supervised project management, reporting.
Year 2:
- The second year is expected to come with increased independence for field work, reporting, project management, crew supervision and scheduling, and seasonal staff training.
- Field work will still be expected during the field season, however primarily focused on client interactions, quality assurance, pre- or post-construction meetings, or problem-solving challenging projects.
- Priority tasks: Independent project management, reporting, crew supervision and training.
Experience and Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field
- Minimum two years in an environmental or related field (e.g., forestry, geology, resource management)
- Must have at least one season of field experience, or equivalent (e.g., extensive personal use of trucks, ATVs, hiking, and camping)
- Eligible for Professional Biologist status within 2 years
- A high-level of computer proficiency is required
- Must be confident in personal ability to independently motivate and learn new skills
- Must have a driver’s license with clean driving history
Desired Skills and Attributions
Leadership and Teamwork:
- Leadership and management skills
- Experience and desire to supervise teams
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Desire to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Project and Technical Skills:
- Project management
- Technical writing and editing
- Independently motivated
Environment and Safety Knowledge:
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements, or a strong interest and self-motivation to learn about relevant legislation
- Experience following safety protocols
Field and Specialized Knowledge:
- Experience in the execution of fish and fish habitat field programs, and leading staff in data management, data analysis, and report preparation
- Experience in construction monitoring and environmental management planning
- Other relevant experience in fields such as wetlands, wildlife, aquatics, birds, field-related study design development and execution, regulatory requirements, forestry, pipelines, environmental consulting, crew supervision
Compensations and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation to be adjusted based on experience and qualifications
- Flexible working arrangements (field, office, remote, WFH) applied after the first six months of employment
- Health spending account and RRSP matching program
- Fees for Professional Designation reimbursed
- Training courses such as First Aid, H2S Alive, Contractor Safety Orientation, Electrofishing certification, Bear Aware, ATV certifications, and client specific courses as required.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter by December 15, 2024. In your cover letter, please describe your previous experience with environmental field work in Alberta, your ideal work environment, including team size, location, fieldwork / office mix, and areas of focus (e.g., conservation, policy, management), and your interest in relocating to Hinton, Alberta.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: $64,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-12-15
Expected start date: 2025-02-18
