Intermediate/Senior Environmental Professional

THE JOB - This engaging and exciting job provides hands-on and supervisory opportunities in a multifaceted environmental field, with career advancement and management growth. The position will be based in beautiful Terrace, BC, a fun and family-oriented community, with many local amenities and access to an abundance of outdoor activities including incredible fishing, skiing, mountain biking and hiking.

AT WESTLAND - Westland Resources works throughout Northwest BC on diverse natural resource management projects in the Energy, Environmental, Forestry, and Infrastructure fields. For over 20 years our services have included strategic, tactical and operational advice; research and assessments; fish and wildlife restoration projects; environmental permitting; environmental monitoring and auditing; economic and community development; and all-round problem solving. Our clients include First Nations, energy corporations, forest licensees, infrastructure developers, stewardship groups and all levels of government.

RESPONSIBILITIES - The Intermediate/Senior Environmental Professional will:

- Manage and conduct environmental monitoring for an array of development projects in relation to fish and wildlife

- Lead and conduct fish and wildlife restoration projects

- Lead and conduct stewardship projects

- Lead and conduct environmental assessments, environmental management plans, and all related reporting and permitting

- Oversee environmental data collection and associated reporting

- Develop, mentor and manage junior staff and support senior managers

- Build client capacity

QUALIFICATIONS - You are:

- Well-rounded with solid experience in fish and wildlife related projects, ideally with 3 or more years of experience, and have a technical diploma or a Bachelor of Science degree

- Registered, or able to register, with the BC College of Applied Biology or another regulatory body that entitles you to be a qualified professional

- Experienced with report writing and competent in Microsoft Office™ applications

- Knowledgeable about environmental law and experienced with environmental permit preparation and processes

- Team-oriented self-starter looking for diversity and career growth

- Quick and adaptive learner that enjoys working in the natural environment

- Open and positive with clients and government agencies

Assets would include - electrofishing certificate; swiftwater rescue certificate; first aid; familiar with the use of off-road vehicles.

WHAT WE OFFER - Westland offers a competitive salary (beginning at $75,920/annually and adjusted for experience), comprehensive benefits package (at the time of hire), profit sharing opportunities, pension allowance, coverage of professional dues, allowances for personal equipment and moving, work schedule flexibility (to promote work / life balance), health and wellness allowance (fun stuff), professional development and training opportunities and a minimum signing bonus of $1500 (upon completion of a 90-day probationary period).

Westland strives to create an upbeat, fun, and respectful workplace with a focus on safety, teamwork, and communication. We value the diversity of our team and welcome applicants from all walks of life. If you’d like to work with us, please email your resumé and cover letter with a summary of qualifications and experience to WLR@westlandresources.ca.

www.westlandresources.ca

Providing practical, professional, and innovative solutions to the natural resource sector since 2003.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $75,920.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Company events

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Flexible schedule

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- Profit sharing

- Relocation assistance

- Vision care

Work Location: In person