Environmental / Regulatory Specialist (AB & BC Regions)

CORE Geomatics is a professional services firm that believes that the most valuable assets an organization has are its people. 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.

General Description

Working closely with CORE's Environmental Leadership Team & Project Leads, the Environmental / Regulatory Specialist role is integral to the Environmental Division's continued growth and long-term success. Team members who perform this role will meet the role expectations as outlined.

The Work

Overview

• Managing or co-managing the remediation and reclamation of a portfolio of BC oil & gas wells

• Preparation of high-quality scientific and technical reports, including, but not limited to regulatory submission documents such as Stage 1 & 2 site assessments, COR Part 1 & 2 assessments and applications, WAIFs, One Stop, EDS, DRAS, COPs, environmental mitigation, environmental evaluations and risk assessments, ECO Plans, Care of Water Plans, etc.
• Assist with the review of regulatory permitting applications and technical reports and seeing those projects through the regulatory process
• Providing regulatory expertise on oil & gas, construction, renewable energy, and municipal projects
• Assessing and managing potential risks and liabilities associated with assigned projects

• Assisting with ongoing development of internal processes, including 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

• Understanding which datasets to utilize for interpretation

• 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 British Columbia (i.e. BCER, MEP) & Alberta regulatory system (i.e. AUC, AER, AEP).

• 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:
  • • Environmental Site Assessment (Stage 1 & 2, Phase 1 & 2)
    • Construction Monitoring
    • Environmental Protection Plans
    • Reclamation and Remediation (COR Part 1 and 2)
    • Wetland Assessment
    • Drilling Waste
    • Pipeline Monitoring (HDD)

• Professional Designation: A professional environmental designation is considered an asset for this role (P. Eng, RP Bio, 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.