Location
North Vancouver/New Westminster, BC
Description
Hatfield has been operating in the environmental consulting space since 1974. We are thrilled to have been selected as one of BC’s Top Employers as well as Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers for 2022. Our work culture focuses on scientific excellence, professional development, and providing flexible work arrangements including hybrid options and earned Fridays off. In addition, we have a flat organizational structure, and a friendly, accessible, and down-to-earth management team that truly cares about employee career progression.
We are seeking a permanent full-time Environmental Impact Assessment Manager, based out of our North Vancouver or New Westminster office. The successful candidate will provide additional management and leadership within our environmental impact assessment practice and should possess a solid knowledge and understanding of federal and BC provincial environmental assessment legislation and review processes. Based on a broad knowledge of and multiple years’ experience with the management and coordination of environmental assessments, including Indigenous, regulatory and community engagement, the ideal candidate will revel in the challenges of a diversity of infrastructure projects across multiple sectors (e.g., transportation and energy infrastructure, extractive industries, coastal and marine development). Furthermore, they will have a broad understanding of interdisciplinary considerations for managing complex and long-term environmental assessments.
Responsibilities:
- Manage environmental assessment teams including internal and external specialists and scientists responsible for conducting environmental, social, economic, heritage and health assessments based on federal and BC provincial requirements.
- Manage environmental assessment projects, including serving as primary client contact, general meetings/presentations with/to clients, regulators, Indigenous groups or stakeholders, scheduling, budget development and tracking and providing regulatory guidance and advice.
- Lead the development and review of environmental assessment documents (Initial and Detailed Project Description, Impact Statement/Application etc.) in collaboration with an internal Project Management Team and internal/external technical experts.
- Participate in the development and implementation of local business development and marketing plans, including the preparation of technical and financial proposals as required for current and prospective clients.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
Education and Experience:
- A graduate degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years managing environmental assessments of major projects in Canada and/or BC, preferably in a professional consulting context.
- Experience managing major project environmental assessments, either as a professional consultant and/or a regulator.
- Experience liaising directly with clients and managing large teams of technical experts.
- Experience engaging directly with Indigenous groups, regulators, stakeholders, and members of the public through project specific meetings and engagement sessions.
- Experience with marine projects is considered an asset.
Other Assets/Skills:
- Relevant professional designation in BC and/or Canada.
- Knowledge and understanding of federal and BC provincial environmental assessment legislation and processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental assessment policy and guidance, including multi-disciplinary technical requirements.
- Demonstrated aptitude for project management and excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and interest to undertake business development.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written – technical or scientific writing).
- Aptitude with MS Suite of tools (Project, SharePoint, Excel).
Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV describing your experience and salary expectations in confidence through the online form or email: resumes@hatfieldgroup.