Environmental Scientist​/EIT

Environmental Scientist / EIT

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated
Environmental Scientist / Engineer-in-Training
new graduate to join our Environment, People,and Place (EP&P) team, with interests in environmental and social impact assessments, urban planning and design,and community and indigenous engagement. Reporting to the Regional Director, EP&P,and receiving guidance and direction from project managers and other intermediate and senior specialists you will be working with,you will have the opportunity to collaborate with planners, designers, engineers, environmentalists, architects, scientists, biologists, ecologists, and economists across our global offices, while working fromone ofour Vancouver, BC location.

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable.

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
• Work on problems and gain experience relevant to your field of study in an officeand/or field environment
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning daily
• Benefit from informal mentorship from some of the leading minds in environmental planning, impact assessments, engagement, and urban planning
• Participate in local Lunch and Learns, Hatch Charity Events, and more to develop your skills
• Join charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees

• Contribute to baseline ecological or environmental studies, environmental assessments, environmental management strategies, and environmental plans including research, report writing, field work, and stakeholder and regulatory consultation.
• Collect and synthesize scientific literature, existing data sets and secondary source material for technical reports.
• Identify potential environmental impacts caused by land use changes and recommend suitable mitigation strategies to avoid and / or reduce potential impacts.
• Support permitting and approvals related to the natural environment (e.g., Environmental Protection Act,Fisheries Act,Impact Assessment Act)
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements, wildlife and vegetation assessment methodologies, and best practices.
• Coordinate work with other environmental specialists (e.g., noise, air, archaeology, heritage, fisheries, terrestrial ecologists, etc.)
• Deliver high-quality environmental services to agreed budgets and deadlines

• A bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning, Geography, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Management & Assessment, Environmental Technician / Technologist, Natural Resources Technician, or similar
• 0-2 years of experience working in a fast-paced, consulting environment; experience working in the field is an asset
• Knowledge of natural heritage policies, survey protocols, environmental legislation, and environmental and social impact assessment processes; knowledge of environmental and social due diligence is an asset
• Flexibility to travel periodically
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and demonstrated ability to develop personal networks and work collaboratively
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and integrated team environment
• Interest in continuous learning and commitment to personal accountability
• Proficiency in French is an advantage
• Experience communicating with design and engineering teams is an advantage
• Eligible to hold CAN-CISEC and MTO RAQs certification is an…