Environmental / GIS Specialist

CORE Geomatics is a professional geomatics firm that believes that the most valuable assets an organization has are its people. Our team members are dynamic, energetic, opportunistic, and creative, but most importantly, they are the company. We lead the industry by adopting technologies and finding creative solutions that improve efficiency and allow for a flexible work environment. Whether your career with CORE is in the field or in the office, you will find that we are adaptive to the ever-changing workplace. Currently, we have an opportunity for a

Environmental / GIS Specialist

The Work:

GIS

• Creation of mapping deliverables using ESRI ArcGIS and / or QGIS
  
• Creation of field GeoPDFs
  
• Preparing shapefiles from collected field data
  
• Working to collect and catalogue information
• Searching and importing data sets from public and private sources
• Digitization of maps and survey plans into shape files
• Programming to automate daily work flows

Environmental / Regulatory

• Assist with the review of regulatory permitting applications and technical reports and seeing those projects through the regulatory process
• Preparation of high-quality scientific and technical reports, including, but not limited to regulatory submission documents such as WAIFs, One Stop, EDS, DRAS, Site Assessment Reports, COPs, FWMIS/FRL submissions, Environmental mitigation, Environmental evaluations and risk assessments, ECO Plans, Care of Water Plans, etc.
• Providing regulatory expertise on oil & gas, construction, solar energy, and other projects within your area of knowledge (i.e., Public Lands Act, Water Act, Wetland Policy, Wildlife Act, and other provincial and federal policies)
• Reviewing variances for completeness and compliance with the Public Lands Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions (MSSC) and or municipal/provincial/federal regulations
  
• Assessing and managing potential risks and liabilities associated with assigned projects
• Assisting with the ongoing development of internal processes, including GIS, environmental/regulatory scoping tools, quick reference guides, checklists, and project templates
• Identifying additional 'opportunities' to help our clients improve their regulatory compliance outcomes

Spatial Data Interpretation / Analyzing

• A basic understanding of the land survey systems in Western Canada
• Utilizing various GIS/mapping platforms to analyze and interpret datasets
• Reading and understanding survey/engineering plans and the information within them

Regulatory Requirements

• Understanding which Directives/Acts/etc. apply to a project
• Finding and interpreting of the content within regulatory documents and how they apply to a project
• Recognizing when a project does not meet a regulatory requirement and bringing it to the attention of the Project Lead/SME with mitigation options
• Creating and submitting permitting applications to the regulator(s)
• Potentially communicating with the regulator

Technical Writing

• Utilize a strong command of language, grammar, and style to produce clear, concise, and readable content
• An understanding of when to use technical or regulatory wording and when to use plain language
• Ability to conduct thorough research, gather data, and interpret technical information to understand and explain complex topics
• Ensure accuracy and clarity in data, technical terminology, and formatting, which is critical in technical documentation
• Proficiency with the software being utilized, including applicable templates and GIS software
• Reviewing reports for consistency, grammar, formatting, and technical accuracy
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines, especially when juggling multiple projects/deliverables

Requirements

• Industry knowledge: Experience level working knowledge with the Alberta regulatory system (i.e AUC, AER, AEP). Familiarity with federal, municipal, and Western Canada regulations is also considered an asset.
• Technical: An aptitude for technical skill sets leads to a deeper project understanding and an ability to contribute to various projects and provide regulatory and scientifically based solutions.
  • Technically strong in one or more of the following areas:
    • Construction Monitoring
    • Environmental Protection Plans
    • Erosion and Sedimentation Control
    • Reclamation and Remediation
    • Wetland Assessment / GIS mapping
    • Drilling Waste
    • Public Land Use
    • AER OneStop
    • DFO
• Professional Designation: A professional environmental designation is considered an asset for this role (P. Bio., P. Ag., RFP, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Contributing to an overall positive work environment/culture.
• Foster and develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Relationship-building skills help to convey information clearly and listen to others to create connections that enable the specialist to communicate with each team member as effectively as possible.
• A specialist with leadership skills understands how to implement the CORE values into their day-to-day activities, which can mean stronger overall team and project performance.
• Problem-solving skills allow a specialist to identify what went wrong, find the cause of the problem, and the best solution to rectify the situation and get the project moving toward completion again.
• Risk assessment skills are beneficial because they help a project manager estimate potential risks on a project along with their costs and probabilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to CORE values in all professional activities.
• Collaborate with other CORE team members.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively.

If you feel that this is the right challenge for you, and you meet these qualifications, please respond by sending your resume and cover letter in Word or .pdf format to this ad.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.