SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Environmental Planning and Management (EPM) Division as a Biologist (Competition #25-07-0718) based out of our Lloydminster, Alberta office. Reporting to the EPM divisional Project Manager, you will have an opportunity to lead (and participate as a member of the team) a diverse array of environmental planning projects in the energy sector. This is a fulltime position and requires both field and office component support. What to Expect You will focus on predevelopment baseline environmental assessments and environmental monitoring within the energy sector. You will support continued execution of projects in a capacity of permitting and approvals, regular reporting, site observations, environmental assessments, and recommendations. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and capacitate team members in their roles to continually improve knowledge on regulatory and industry guidelines. You will be trusted to ensure the safety, continued quality, cost efficiency and timeliness of project deliverables. You will have a safetyfirst attitude, with an ability to take initiative and ownership in a fastpaced multidisciplinary project team environment. Familiarity with the species (wildlife and vegetation) local to the region is required. This role is locally based in Lloydminster, Alberta; however, site visits beyond Alberta, throughout western Canada may be required to support Summit projects. Job Duties Participating in/overseeing regulatory compliance for predevelopment baseline environmental projects (Environmental Planning). Participating in/leading site identification and monitoring initiatives which may include wildlife, rare plants, wetlands, and/or aquatic/fisheries assessments. Reporting project status on a daily, weekly, monthly and/or asneeded basis. Providing technical expertise in relation to regulated/prescribed surveys, detection, and mitigation measures. Technical Reporting and Regulatory submissions (i.e., EPEA, Water Act, PCRA, etc.). Leading environmental field assessments following regulated protocols (i.e., wetlands, terrestrial, aquatics, and soils). Leading and adaptively managing commitments for onsite construction projects (EI/EM). Providing professional signoff (professional designation considered an asset).Consultation and engagement with members of an expert, multidisciplinary technical team for project support. Actively participating in Summits strong safety culture. Qualifications University degree or diploma from a recognized institution, specializing in environmental science, biology, ecology, or related specialization. A minimum of 4 years direct consulting or environmental industry experience. Familiarity with wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, and/or aquatic/fisheries assessments.Understanding and familiarity with Water Act Submissions, RTFs etc. Relevant experience on active construction sites observing various contractors and understanding environmental risks/impacts. Ability to travel to remote locations, potentially for extended periods of time. Additional Asset Registration, or eligibility for registration, with a relevant professional organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Biologist