Environmental Planner
- Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Full-time
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The Opportunity
Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Environmental Planner to join our team in our Yellowknife office. In this role you will be responsible for providing supporting project delivery including regulatory planning, project management, technical expertise, and providing leadership and mentorship within multidisciplinary project teams.
What We Offer
About Us
At Associated Environmental, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.
As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.
Our Company Culture Is Shaped By
Want more information?
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.
Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Environmental Planner to join our team in our Yellowknife office. In this role you will be responsible for providing supporting project delivery including regulatory planning, project management, technical expertise, and providing leadership and mentorship within multidisciplinary project teams.
What We Offer
- Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
- Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long-term growth & success
- Matching company pension program, increasing over time
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Fitness allowance
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Mental health supports
- Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
- Generous paid vacation
- Paid office closure over December holiday break
- Industry leading paid sick time
- Parental leave top up program
- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
- Active Young Professional group
- Formal mentoring programs
- Paid professional development hours
- Capacity building seminars
- Engineer In Training programs
- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
- Company-wide social events
- Regular lunch-and-learns
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
- Identify regulatory requirements and advise on environmental risk management on a diversity of public infrastructure projects.
- Lead project management, including task planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Generate new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.
- Bring your technical expertise to environmental projects across planning, design, permitting, construction, and post‑construction phases.
- Lead and author technical deliverables and reports.
- Support environmental monitoring, auditing, and compliance activities on complex construction sites.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and other scientists.
- Mentor and support in the development of junior and intermediate staff.
- Contribute to business development including proposal development and building client relationships.
- Undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in a relevant pure or applied science.
- 7-10 years of experience of relevant professional experience (consulting experience preferred).
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, with a relevant recognized professional organization.
- Strong understanding of NWT and federal legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the drive to continue learning and work in a close team environment.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Ability to convert plans into action and effectively manage time and deliver on commitments.
- Experience working with local Indigenous governments and communities is an asset.
- Valid driver’s licence.
About Us
At Associated Environmental, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.
As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.
Our Company Culture Is Shaped By
- Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
- A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
- We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!
- Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
- Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Want more information?
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.
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Responsibilities
Lead environmental planning and project delivery for public infrastructure projects, including regulatory planning, risk management, project management, permitting, monitoring, and compliance. Author technical reports, develop client and business opportunities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior and intermediate staff.
Requirements
Requires a relevant undergraduate degree in pure or applied science, 7–10 years of relevant experience, and registration or eligibility with a recognized professional organization. Candidates should understand Northwest Territories and federal regulatory requirements, demonstrate project and team leadership, communicate effectively, and hold a valid driver’s licence; experience with Indigenous governments and communities is an asset.
Skills
- Regulatory Planning
- Environmental Risk Management
- Project Management
- Task Planning and Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Environmental Assessment
- Permitting
- Technical Report Writing
- Environmental Monitoring
- Environmental Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Staff Mentoring
- Proposal Development
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Shareholder Opportunity
- Matching Pension Program
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Fitness Allowance
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Mental Health Supports
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holiday Office Closure
- Paid Sick Leave
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Professional Development Support
- Mentoring Programs
- Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements
- Social Events
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Environmental Planning
- Environmental Consulting
- Public Infrastructure
- Regulatory Requirements
- Federal Legislation
- Environmental Risk Management
- Project Management
- Task Planning
- Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Environmental Assessment
- Permitting
- Construction Monitoring
- Environmental Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Deliverables
- Technical Report Writing
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Business Development
- Proposal Development
- Client Relationships
- Staff Mentoring
- Indigenous Governments
- Indigenous Communities
- Professional Registration
- Civil Engineering