Environmental Scientist​/Biologist

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AiM Land & Environmental Services has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Environmental Scientist/Biologist to join our team. As our team continues to grow, we’re looking to hire detail-oriented people who are strong in problem-solving, informed decision making, and value continuous learning and professional growth.

AiM Land & Environmental Services is an expanding progressive surface land and environmental consulting firm with an interest in oil and gas, forestry, mining, energy, and agricultural industries, as well as municipal authorities throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Canada’s north. We employ a team of 250 staff members located in our Calgary, Fairview, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, Hamilton, Vancouver, and Terrace offices, and we offer interdisciplinary expertise to develop environmental solutions for our clients throughout Canada.

For 20 years, we have directly assisted clients in regulatory application and have provided consulting expertise on environmental legislation, regulations and guideline compliance related to project planning, development, and reclamation. We know great things happen when smart people with equal amounts of talent and determination come together to create what could not be done alone. Help us do great things!

In addition to providing a supportive, inclusive, and goal-oriented work environment, AiM offers:

• A competitive wage, vacation, wellness days and benefits package including an HSA
• A bonus program/RRSP Matching program for employee incentive programs
• Hybrid working environment opportunities, and
• A fast-paced environment with a wide variety of projects; at AiM, no two days are the same!

• Graduate of a recognized Post Secondary institution or college in the field of Environmental Sciences
• 5+ years of relevant environmental and environmental consulting experience in BC or AB
• Accredited through the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (PBiol), BC College of Applied Biologists (RPBio), Alberta or BC Institutes of Agrologists (PAg/RTAg), or Registered Professional Forester (RPF), or eligible to apply
• Alberta Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist (QAES) and/or Wetland Specialist, a plus
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Current Safety Tickets, a plus
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver abstract
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residency

• Ability to identify and manage issues within a construction environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with agencies, clients, contractors and co-workers
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Well-versed in pertinent provincial and federal environmental legislation (i.e., Alberta Wetland Policy or BC Energy Regulator Guideline)
• Comprehensive understanding of the Wetland Assessment and Impact Report (WAIR), ABWRET-A Tool, and or Code of Practice for Watercourse Crossings in Alberta
• Physically fit and able to travel and work in remote settings under adverse conditions
• Strong commitment to client satisfaction
• Strong commitment to health and safety leadership and culture
• Superior attention to detail and ability to produce professional deliverables on time and on budget
• Ability to coordinate project planning, logistics and preparation for field work
• Ability to manage project schedules and priorities effectively
• Exemplary interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and technical report writing skills
• Strong working knowledge of the oil and gas industry

• Interfaces with clients and staff to setup, manage, and report on environmental services
• Prepares complete reports and applies AiM’s business and quality systems with growing understanding
• Prepares proposals, including scopes of work and cost estimates, for environmental projects
• Conducts day-to-day environmental inspections of construction sites
• Reviews and directs contractors in the installation of stream crossing structures, water quality and fish salvage, soil stripping, and sediment and erosion control activities
• Works with management and construction teams to confirm compliance with…