At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to contribute to impactful environmental assessments and planning projects.
- Company: Dillon Consulting, a 100% employee-owned Canadian firm focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, health benefits, and employee share ownership.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of continuous learning and inclusivity at Dillon.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental planning while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in environmental studies or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We are currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Planner 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.
At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to environmental assessments (EAs) for a variety of projects (e.g., oil and gas pipelines and facilities, transmission lines, roads).
- Coordinate environmental regulatory permit applications and support environmental management planning.
- Develop and coordinate public and agency consultation programs.
- Liaise with private sector clients.
- Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation and presentations.
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 in environmental studies, planning, geography or a related field with a strong interest in environmental assessment.
- 4+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in the consulting industry.
- Ability to work independently (self-driven) and contribute to a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong communication, report writing, organization and interpersonal skills with a keen attention to detail.
Experience:
- Experience and interest in provincial and federal environmental assessments for utility and linear development projects (e.g., pipelines, powerlines).
- Understanding of Canadian EA methods, requirements and legislation, including the federal Impact Assessment Act, Canada Energy Regulator Act, and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA).
- Familiarity with environmental policy, legislation, and regulations and environmental regulatory processes.
- Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary teamwork, detail-oriented tasks, and technical report writing.
- Proficiency in the use of word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader).
- Experience or familiarity with socio-economic and GBA+ impact assessments is considered an asset.
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.
- Competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%, student loan repayment assistance, wellness allowance, and enhanced mental health benefits.
- 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 Planner in Calgary employer: Environmental Planner
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 fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Calgary or Edmonton, our team enjoys a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovative thinking and meaningful contributions to environmental planning and community development.
