Junior Environmental Professional

THE JOB - This exciting career opportunity is 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, and hiking, to name a few.

This engaging position includes opportunities to work in a multifaceted Environmental field, the possibility of career advancement, and mentorship from senior management.

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.

RESPONSIBLITIES - As a Junior Environmental Professional, you will:

QUALIFICATIONS - This role is ideal for someone just beginning their environmental career. We are looking for someone who holds a technical diploma or a Bachelor of Science degree, and will train the right candidate, but ideally you are already:

Other assets would include - registered (or eligible to register) with the BC College of Applied Biology or another disciplinary body that entitles you to be a qualified professional; electrofishing certificate; swiftwater rescue certificate; first aid and transportation endorsement certificates; familiar with the use of “off road vehicles”.

WHAT WE OFFER - Westland offers a competitive salary (beginning at $27/hour and adjusted for experience), comprehensive benefits package (at the time of hire), 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 $1000 (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 and mdrewes@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 $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

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Signing bonus

Benefits:

Flexible language requirement:

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French not required

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person