Senior Biologist - ALB0049
Company: Worley
Primary Location: CAN-Alberta
Other Locations: CAN-AB-Calgary, CAN-AB-Edmonton
Job: Environmental Science Consultants
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Employee
Job Level: Experienced
Job Posting: Nov 11, 2024
Unposting Date: Dec 27, 2024
Reporting Manager Title: Senior Vegetation Ecologist
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Worley Consulting is a leading provider of Regulatory and Social (R&S) services in Canada. The R&S Service Line is a vibrant and growing team covering: Regulatory Advisory, Social, and Sciences & Planning. We provide a full range of environmental services with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and quality of work within small project consulting through to large project engineering and construction management delivery. We pride ourselves on the integration of our R&S specialists with our engineering, construction management, and project delivery teams. Our aim is to recruit, develop, and most importantly, retain the people who share our vision and strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, or equivalent degree program, or an Environmental Technology/technical diploma, or equivalent diploma program.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience working in vegetation and/or wetland ecology with previous consulting experience.
• Registered Professional Biologist; RPBio or PBio designation with a Pro-10 organization (i.e. ASPB or AIA) in Alberta.
• Experience working in North America (Canada and USA) would be an asset.
• Accreditation as an authenticating wetland practitioner would be an asset.
• Knowledge of regulatory framework within Alberta relating to vegetation, wetlands, and reclamation.
• Demonstrated experience in completing and authorizing wetland regulatory submissions under the Alberta Wetland Policy and Water Act.
• Proven experience in conducting reclamation assessments, developing reclamation plans, and preparing reclamation certificate applications in accordance with various regulatory bodies in Alberta.
• Proficiency in plant identification and ability to perform fieldwork in remote, rugged locations under diverse environmental conditions.
• Industry experience in sectors such as pipelines, upstream and downstream oil and gas facilities, mining, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in writing proposals, work plans, and creating cost estimates.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced technical writing skills, with experience as a senior reviewer and authenticating professional of technical reports.
• Proficient in computer applications and software relevant to the role.
• Project management experience considered an asset.
• Self-starter and flexible team player. Reliable and motivated. Ability to work within a team environment.
  

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• Provide technical direction and regulatory guidance for various projects and clients in Alberta and BC.
• Prepare permit/approval applications and obtain authorizations.
• Interpret and advise on regulatory guidelines in the US and around the globe when needed.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Author and/or Senior review discipline specific technical reports, workplans, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Conducting data analysis and interpretation.
• Work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentoring team members to develop their technical and project skills.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Participate in fieldwork as needed.
• Participate in business development activities.
• Travel as required for various projects.
• Responsible for personal safety and following safe working practices according to Worley occupational health and safety procedures.