Environmental Specialist

Spectrum Resource Group

About SRG 

Spectrum Resource Group (SRG) is an integrated vegetation management and environmental services provider supporting the forestry, energy, mining, infrastructure, and utility sectors across Canada. Our Environmental Services Group delivers biophysical assessments, environmental monitoring, permitting, and compliance services across diverse environments.

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist III to lead environmental projects and provide advanced technical expertise across Western Canada. This role is responsible for managing complex field programs, overseeing environmental compliance activities, supporting regulatory permitting efforts, and serving as a key liaison with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

The Environmental Specialist III operates with a high degree of independence, provides technical leadership to project teams, and contributes to the successful planning and execution of environmental projects across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction environmental monitoring programs and environmental compliance inspections for infrastructure, energy, mining, and utility projects.
• Plan and execute complex biophysical assessments, wetland delineations, aquatic habitat assessments, wildlife surveys, and environmental baseline studies.
• Provide senior-level oversight of soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling programs, including data interpretation and analysis.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), erosion and sediment control measures, reclamation activities, and spill response programs.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, permit applications, environmental assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Interpret environmental regulations, permit conditions, and industry standards to ensure project compliance and mitigate environmental risk.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, Indigenous communities, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and field oversight to junior and intermediate environmental professionals.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, scope development, client relationship management, and identification of new opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and environmental best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive environmental consulting or industry experience, including leadership of complex field programs and environmental projects.
• Professional designation in good standing (P.Biol., R.P.Bio., P.Ag., AScT, or equivalent) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mining, oil and gas, utility, renewable energy, infrastructure, or linear development projects.
• Strong technical background in wetland assessments, aquatic resources, wildlife studies, environmental monitoring, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, regulatory applications, and environmental management plans.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of federal, provincial, and local environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively to field locations throughout Western Canada.

Key Competencies

• Advanced environmental and regulatory expertise
• Technical leadership and mentorship
• Project management and organization
• Strategic problem solving and decision making
• Client relationship management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Technical writing and report review
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Adaptability and sound judgment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position requires frequent fieldwork in a variety of environmental conditions and terrain types. The successful candidate must be able to walk long distances over uneven ground, work in remote locations, lift and carry field equipment, and perform duties in varying weather conditions. Occasional overnight travel and extended field rotations may be required.