Senior Environmental Scientist/Biologist

Higher Ground Consulting (HGC) is seeking an environmental scientist or biologist to join our Environment and Regulatory team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in both field and office-based settings, with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers throughout the lifecycle of projects. The successful applicants work will be focused on managing projects, providing technical leadership, and supporting the completion of a range of environmental surveys, reports, and regulatory applications. They should anticipate and enjoy a range of environmental programs with a focus on managing projects and providing technical review and support. The annual flow of work has typically been characterized with field programs throughout the summer months and reporting in the winter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project leadership and management of the full lifecycle of a diverse range of environmental projects
• Technical direction for a diverse multidisciplinary environmental team
• Own the technical quality of team deliverables
• Liaise with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders as needed
• Collaborate with a close knit and supportive multi-disciplinary teams including biologists, technicians, hydrogeologists, indigenous community members, and engineers.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related environmental discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Registered with applicable professional registration body, or eligible for registration (e.g. ASPB or other applicable regulatory body)
• Knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation (e.g., Fisheries Act, Water Sustainability Act, Wildlife Act).
• While the role is not intended to be predominately field based being adaptable to a flexible work schedule and willing to travel to project sites and work out of town as needed including:
• Ability to travel to locations for up to two weeks at a time
• Willingness to work overtime as required, particularly while working in the field and balance personal and team scheduling in a collaborative approach during busy seasons
• Capable of working in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, while maintaining safety and productivity.
• This role may require prolonged periods of physical activity and exposure to uneven terrain or other environmental factors.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Flexible working style and willingness to balance personal schedules with project requirements collaboratively with the team
• Familiarity with computers, including Microsoft Office programs, GPS, GIS and field data collection software
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET

• Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist, Wetland AP, or other classifications
• Proficiency with GIS software used for data collection, analysis, an assessment, open-source experience an asset (R, QGIS)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will be based in our head office in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Higher Ground Consulting works on a basis of mutual trust and respect with our employees. We want our people to be regularly in the office to foster communication, culture, and efficiency, however we do not mandate specific office time or working schedules. We have a relaxed, flexible and dog-friendly office.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, the advantages of working at HGC include:

Opportunities for Growth: Higher Ground is a growing, employee-owned, consulting company, that has thrived on being adaptive to the market and staying open to new strategic growth initiatives. That means when our people come to us with a plan or idea to pursue a client, industry, or geographic region, we want to throw our support behind it. We are always open to supporting our team to grow and explore business opportunities and look to share in the rewards from successful ventures.

Career Development: Our performance management and feedback programs are a core part of how we grow as a company and as professionals. We have an open-door policy and encourage mentorship and active feedback loops. We seek to both provide and collect constructive feedback and collaborate on how to do things better. We are constantly finding areas to improve, both as an individual and as project teams. To support continuous growth, we have training budgets allocated for people to explore ways to grow their technical and soft skills. We understand investing time and resources into our staff is investing in our business.

Team Building: At Higher Ground, our motto is “We get stuff done.” We take a lot of pride in being reliable consultants that deliver high quality services, so we work hard. But we also take the time to celebrate that. We have various social events and opportunities for the team to relax and enjoy time together outside of the office. To celebrate our successes and to help share what is happening at Higher Ground, groups trade off turns running short Lunch and Learn sessions. This is a fun way for the team to share what they have been up to, and keep the company informed about what new and interesting projects and opportunities we are working on and share knowledge.

ABOUT HGC

Higher Ground Consulting, an Englobe company is a full service EPCM company. We comprise a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, engineering, design, and sciences, working together to provide practical solutions, with an intense focus on advancing our client’s projects to successful completion.

HGC is home for those of us that like the idea of “Higher Standards. Higher Expectations.” We want to be good at what we do, and we enjoy working with others who care about what they do as well. We don’t expect perfection but consistently strive to be better versions of ourselves.

Interested candidates are asked to email a cover letter and current resume to careers@hgc.solutions.

THE HGC EXPERIENCE

Why Work With Us.

HGC specializes in earth, water, and environmental projects, supported by a dedicated team of professionals with expertise in project management, environmental science, engineering, and design. The leadership team brings decades of collective experience in the resource industry across North America, having held diverse roles throughout their careers.

At HGC, we offer a dynamic work environment with flexible hours. Our head office is conveniently located in downtown Calgary, just two blocks from the Bow River and the bike path system.