Consulting

Principle Environmental Scientist - Manager

Organization: Beckingham Environmental Ltd.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Calgary, AB

Posting Date: Mar 23, 2012

Deadline: May 25, 2012

Website: http://www.gdc-online.com

Organization Description:
Job Description:

Job Purpose:

Reporting directly to the president, as the lead scientist, you will provide technical expertise and leadership to assist in building and developing the team as well as the company.

Responsibilities:

  • Grow / develop / supervise / mentor and coach a team of interdisciplinary scientists / ecologists and other technical personnel

  • Project management, proposal preparation, development of cost quotes and preparation and delivery of technical presentations.
  • Identify and assess business development opportunities, working with the president on the growth strategy for the company

  • Manage project teams and provide technical support on environmental investigations including biophysical investigations, environmental impact assessments, pre-disturbance assessments, conservation and reclamation plans, ecological modeling, integrated resource management planning and related scopes of work

  • Liaison with clients, regulators, sub-consultants and sub-contractors

  • Technical report writing and review.
  • Planning, inspection, management and implementation of field programs
  • Responsible for overall quality assurance and quality control of team work.
Qualifications:

  • Graduate of a recognized university with a degree directly related to environmental engineering, geoscience, environmental science or biology; equivalent level of experience may be considered; Masters or PhD degree would be considered an asset

  • Professional designation with a recognized professional association.

  • Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience, preferably with some consulting experience in Western Canada.

  • Considerable knowledge and familiarity with the environmental industry in Western Canada, particularly in Alberta.

  • Knowledge of and experience with environmental legislation and regulatory agencies (i.e.: ERCB, NEB, CEAA, and AEW).

  • Experience with local ecosystems, understanding of local ecology and related project work.

  • Map, survey plan and air photo interpretation experience.

  • A strong personal network of contacts within the Energy sector in Alberta would be considered an asset.

  • Demonstrates ambition, charisma, diligence and articulateness.

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