Environmental Planning Professional / Project Manager at Jacobs — NeverHard

Jacobs is currently looking to hire an Environmental Planning Professional with Project Management experience to join our dynamic team in a full-time role based out of one of our Western Canada offices (Calgary, Edmonton, Burnaby, Winnipeg, Victoria). In this position, you will support the technical delivery, including the environmental planning and permitting, and project management of privately-owned infrastructure projects across Western Canada. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while working on critical infrastructure projects. Our team provides a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to mentoring and supporting your professional growth. If you're passionate about environmental consulting and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, we encourage you to apply. Bring your enthusiasm for learning and desire to conserve our natural resources, and we'll help you grow. Responsibilities include: - Support project teams in meeting external client objectives and project-specific timelines. - Conduct thorough desktop assessments and reviews using provincial and federal databases, technical drawings, and other resources to identify potential environmental risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies. - Support provincial and federal permitting throughout the project lifecycle, working with our strong technical team to complete applications, regulatory notifications, and reporting, and collaborate with regulatory agencies. - Coordinate environmental field studies, ensuring applicable project information is provided to the field crews and appropriate field data is collected to support permit applications and the drafting of technical documents. - Manage project task budgets and support change management. - Provide technical writing support for environmental protection plans or construction clearance documents. - Assist with regulatory compliance activities related to provincial or federal legislation. - Be a Safety Leader and promote Jacobs Beyond Zero and our culture of caring. - B.Sc. or M.Sc. in a Natural Resources related field (biology, environmental planning, environmental science, ecology, forestry, or geography), or a related degree. - 4 to 8 years of relevant environmental planning or project management experience, preferably in a consulting environment working on infrastructure or energy projects. - Familiarity with provincial (e.g., BC Energy, AER, AEPA, AUC, etc.) and federal (e.g., CER, etc.) regulators and associated environmental permitting processes is considered an asset. - Time management skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects and meet project deadlines. - Experience in aspects of project management, including cost estimates, financial tracking, and budgeting, technical understanding of work scopes, and task coordination and scheduling. - Demonstrated ability of excellent written and verbal communication skills and willingness to be client facing to support our planning and permitting services. - A high level of demonstrated initiative, problem solving abilities, and ability to work under minimal supervision. - Strong understanding and consideration for safety in all aspects of work. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.