THE COMPANY:
Established in 2002, Ecoventure Inc. is a leading environmental consulting company that provides unparalleled service to Canada's Oil and Gas, commercial and industrial, developers, and government clients. We pride ourselves on providing common-sense solutions to complex technical problems, from pre-disturbance planning and environmental monitoring to decommissioning, remediation, and reclamation. Ecoventure is committed to safety, professional excellence, technical quality, and client satisfaction in everything we do.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role provides an opportunity for the conservation and reclamation group to complete exciting and dynamic projects throughout western Canada. The ideal candidate has strong technical, organizational, and leadership to support the growth and development of Ecoventure. The project work is centred mainly in Alberta, and the position will require some travel to remote work sites.
The selected candidate will be instrumental in executing Ecoventure's project delivery system to achieve the following project delivery strategic objectives: health and safety, client expectations for quality, schedule, and budget, financial performance for project-specific targets, operational performance and business unit expectations, and quality.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support in the following areas:
Technical
- Leading wildlife surveys (Bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile)
- Leading wildlife research and wildlife capture programs
- Construction monitoring, nest sweeps, wildlife sweeps, habitat surveys
- Assisting other disciplines (e.g., aquatics, veg/wetlands) as required.
- Capture and handling of wildlife (particularly birds)
- Set up and manage wildlife research programs.
- Field experience in East Central and North Eastern Alberta, with consulting experience in the oil and gas industry
- Data analysis, report preparation, statistical analysis, GIS (QGIS or ArcGIS), wildlife habitat modelling, wildlife habitat classification
- Vegetation, wetland classification
- Ability to mentor and train junior staff and work with a dynamic team to support various ENV programs.
- Field equipment use and maintenance.
Project Management
- Resource management and project staff allocation.
- Project budget, logistics, and schedule management and reporting.
- Proposal preparation and cost estimating.
- Assist in business development.
- Uphold Ecoventure's Quality Management System; and
- Uphold Ecoventure's strong commitment to the Health and Safety Program, representing Ecoventure in conferences and industry seminars and liaising with all stakeholders' levels.
This position will allow the successful candidate to work with a diverse and experienced team. The role offers involvement in all aspects of projects from start to finish.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should possess the following competencies and experience:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma specializing in wildlife, natural resources management or environmental sciences appropriate to the work description.
- Currently holds or is working towards a professional designation as P.Ag. or P.Biol.
- 5+ years of practical experience in the execution of reclamation in the oil and gas industry in Western Canada.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, leadership, and conflict management skills; assisting in coordinating, analyzing, and synthesizing information to develop innovative solutions to problems, working with people and advising others.
- Experience with indigenous engagement and mentorship is considered an asset to support upcoming projects and proposals.
- Strong understanding of computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and GIS Software.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills.
- H2S, First Aid and CPR, WHMIS, Ground Disturbance Level II, ATV Training, and a clean driving record are required.
APPLICATION:
We value people, ethics, integrity and honesty, professionalism, innovation, quality, technical excellence, teamwork, recognition of individual contributions, sustainability, and a satisfying and fun workplace.
We are committed to employment equality and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. Interested and qualified applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Resume and References to the contact below. Please ensure all applications are concise and highlight qualifications related to the above responsibilities. Please quote the job reference number above in all communication.
Ecoventure offers a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, flexible/remote work options and excellent compensation.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration in providing your resume to Ecoventure; however, only the prospective candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6N 1C8
