At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead environmental planning studies and manage impactful projects.
- Company: Join Dillon, a 100% employee-owned Canadian consulting firm.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, health benefits, and employee share ownership.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental sustainability while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in environmental science or related field; 10+ years experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our Alberta Environmental Services team. This is a new position and is based at our Calgary or Edmonton office. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
About Dillon: Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Development: Lead the scoping, development, and execution of environmental planning studies and managing environmental programs including research, field work, and technical report writing. Support the development of environmental impact assessments, compensation/offsetting plans, and related environmental permitting assignments at the provincial and federal levels.
- Project Management & Design: Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs for a variety of natural resource, municipal, land development, and infrastructure projects. Demonstrate leadership and coordination of staff across different technical teams. Contribute to proposals (budget development and proposal writing). Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives including Indigenous communities as well as the general public and stakeholders on specific development proposals. Coordinate project team activities, provide direction to project team members, and contribute to development of staff.
- Business Development: Build client relationships through identifying market opportunities, client communications, preparation of proposals, and business development activities. Identify and pursue business opportunities within the marketplace, where Dillon might succeed in securing work assignments. Collaboration with staff across Canada for the purposes of project delivery, client relationship development, and opportunity/project research.
- Learning & Development: Continued development of self, including both technical skills and business acumen. Contribution to the career development of less tenured staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring. Contribution to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Qualifications:
- A university degree or post-undergraduate college diploma in a relevant environmental, physical science, or engineering related discipline. An advanced degree in a related field would be an asset.
- A minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated professional experience in environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory, or academic setting or related field with the specific emphasis on environmental assessment and permitting for development proposals.
- Strong communication and report writing skills. Proficiency in English.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and regulatory permitting and approval requirements.
- Experience in the preparation of regulatory permitting applications and submissions.
- General working knowledge of various environmental and social science disciplines with a specific focus on identifying potential environmental effects and mitigation associated with a proposed development.
- Understanding of the application of Best Management Practices to environmental compliance and effectiveness monitoring programs.
- Project management skills and client relationship skills.
- Commitment to project quality and capability of meeting project deadlines.
Why choose Dillon:
- We live our core values: Reliability, Achievement, Continuous development, Creativity, Courage, Inclusiveness.
- In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options, employee share purchase plan, and a competitive benefits package.
- Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities.
Health & Safety at Dillon: Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety.
Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon: Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities.
Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon: Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness.
Environmental Consultant in Calgary employer: Environmental Consultant
Dillon Consulting Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee ownership, allowing over 60% of our team to share in the financial success they help create. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values inclusiveness and continuous learning, Dillon empowers its employees to make a meaningful impact in environmental consulting. Located in Calgary or Edmonton, our collaborative environment fosters innovation and provides ample opportunities for career growth while ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
