Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Yukon

Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Yukon (AUS
0009KD)

Ausenco is a fast‑growing company that redefines what’s possible in complex projects and tough environments, delivering innovative consulting, project delivery, and asset operations worldwide. Our Canada team is expanding and we are recruiting an Intermediate Scientist for our Assessment, Social, and Ecology line in the Yukon office.

• Designing and leading biological surveys, conducting habitat assessments, environmental compliance monitoring, and environmental permitting.
• Data collection, management, interpretation, and technical reporting.
• Supporting the development of scopes of work and budgets for proposals.
• Designing and implementing terrestrial and aquatic habitat mitigation and offsetting measures.
• Contributing to the compilation and writing of regulatory submissions.
• Contributing to the development of environmental assessment reports and supporting project teams during all stages of a project life cycle, including planning and feasibility studies, EIA, and post‑EIA permitting and compliance.
• Managing and tracking communication processes between proponents, environmental teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Liaising with regulatory agencies and Indigenous peoples.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Providing and receiving constructive feedback on the work of others and yourself.
• Adhering to health and safety plans and quality processes on all work, projects, and reports.

• A university degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years industry experience within environmental consulting.
• A professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio or P.Biol.) or eligibility for a designation.
• Knowledge of provincial, territory and federal environmental legislation gained through formal studies or practical experience.
• Experience with proposal preparation.
• Experience leading and conducting biological surveys, aquatic or terrestrial habitat assessments, environmental monitoring, permitting, and reporting.
• Willingness to potentially work outside in adverse weather conditions for long periods at a time and in remote locations.
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively with environmental subcontractors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences with varying levels of scientific literacy, including clients, regulators, community members and other stakeholders.
• Ability to think independently and strategically, maintain a positive attitude, be self‑motivated and employ a strong work initiative.
• Ability to work with junior and senior staff on various projects of differing complexity.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast‑paced work environment.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• A valid driver’s license.
• High commitment to health and safety.

• Career advancement – continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Work‑life balance – hybrid work model allowing office and remote work; progressive parental leave benefits.
• Holistic approach to wellness – confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program supporting health and wellness.
• Accessible leadership team – collaborative environment with industry leaders.

We are proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual. We embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability.

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Location:

CA-BC-Yukon

Job Posting:
Sep 16, 2024