Environmental Specialist / Project Lead – Power & Renewable Energy

Type of position: Régulier

Your future role on our team

You’ll be working at either BBA’s Calgary or Edmonton office as Environmental Professional, and you’ll hold the role of project leader. The Environment department carries out a variety of mandates in project development and execution in the energy (hydroelectricity, wind and solar power, biofuels, H2, etc.), industrial, infrastructure and land-use planning sectors , including biophysical characterization, impact and social acceptability studies as well as approval and permit applications.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Operations (billable 80% of the time)

• P articipate/lead in preparing proposals (strategy, work plan, budget, etc.)
• Lead the writing of high-quality scientific and technical reports, including regulatory submission documents
• Lead and participate in land inventories/land use/field surveys
• Lead and participate in applying for environmental permits and approval certificates
• Participate to environmental impact assessments and other related studies within a multidisciplinary team
• Support project managers in drafting proposals
• Develop methodologies, prepare sampling plans and ensure data entry
• Ensure project budgets and schedules are respected
  
  

Business development (5-10% of the time)

• Develop constructive business relationships during project implementation to encourage repeat business
• Promote cross-selling of expertise to existing clients
  
  

Team leadership (5% to 10% of the time – Will evolve as the team grows)

• E nsure that information flows within the team and that team members provide information that is appropriate, timely, complete and properly analyzed and presented
• Serve as a mentor for young professionals within the group
  
  

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Sense of equity and inclusion
• Rigour and ethical
  
  

Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an environment-related field
• From 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in environmental projects (budget, schedule, planning, work execution)
• Experience with biophysical and environmental assessments (high-water mark delineation, botanical method, fauna and flora inventories, characterization of land and water ecosystems, etc.)
• Good writing skills
• Ability to give oral presentations (for projects or business development)
• Knowledge of the MS Office Suite and ArcGIS software
• Asset: bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written
• Asset: master’s degree in Environment or Biological Sciences
  
  

With Us, You’ll Get Many Benefits

• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Participation in innovation projects
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
• Access to a leadership program
• A flexible schedule that allows you to work at the office and from home
  
  

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Reward

• Annual bonification program for all regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Access to a time bank
• Cellphone Program
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term disabilityinsurance
• Pension Plan
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offer through the Employee Referral Program
  
  

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: Location of the position, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies .

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

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