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AECOM Senior Terrestrial Biologist in Calgary, Alberta
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Terrestrial Biologist , with a focus on wildlife, to join our Environment, Ecology, and Permitting team in Alberta. The ideal candidate has an advanced knowledge of relevant Alberta and Federal regulations. The position will involve working to provide guidance and advice regarding environmental investigations, including baseline studies, environmental impact assessments, environmental monitoring plans, permitting, and other related scopes of work. The successful candidate will work with an experienced team of scientists and technical specialists on permitting and environmental assessments and provide environmental support on multi-disciplinary projects in Alberta and across Canada. This position is predominantly office based with the potential for some field-based projects.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop, manage, and oversee field programs and reporting deliverables.
Coordinate, manage, and direct project tasks, data collection efforts, and fieldwork.
Provide advanced knowledge, and/or review for technical documents that support regulatory applications and permits.
Preparing and/or reviewing regulatory applications applicable to provincial and federal legislation.
Liaising with local, provincial, and federal agencies regarding permits and approvals.
Working with a large, multi-disciplinary team to execute projects and meet client expectations.
Assisting Project Managers with tasks such as drafting monthly project and budget update summaries, preparing meeting documentation, and scheduling and coordinating field programs.
Provide senior guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff.
Preparation of proposals, budgets, and workplans.
Adhere and reinforce corporate safety, health and environment protocols and AECOM’s quality control program.
Familiarity with Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 007 including renewable energy project submission reports, Alberta Public Lands Act, Water Act, Fisheries Act, Endangered Species Act, Navigation Protection Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and other relevant legislation.
Research, conceptualize, plan, and write drafts of reports related to planning, design and permitting.
Project management including initiation, planning, execution, and closing.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences, or a related earth science field.
10+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education as an environmental consultant or industry representative.
Professional Biologist designation in Alberta.
Experience with the Impact Assessment Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and other relevant legislation (e.g., Public Lands Act, Water Act, Fisheries Act, Endangered Species Act, Navigation Protection Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and their regulations).
Self-driven, hardworking, and motivated.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable liaising with clients, colleagues, and sub-contractors.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Registered Professional Biologist in British Columbia or eligible to obtain the designation.
12+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience.
Work experience in environmental consulting with technical expertise in wildlife; additional expertise in other environmental disciplines (aquatics, vegetation, soils, reclamation, or permitting) would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and requirements across Canada.
Familiarity with sectors including renewable energy, transportation, oil and gas, transmission, and municipal developments.
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10125779
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC