Mid Career Environmental Planner

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactJacobs is currently looking to hire an Environmental Planner to join our dynamic team in a full-time role based out of either Burnaby, BC or Calgary, AB. In this position, you will provide technical leadership and guidance to our environmental planning and permitting teams. Your role involves supporting environmental components of the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects in western Canada, interfacing with clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting environmental due diligence, and strategic planning. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while working on critical infrastructure projects.If you’re passionate about environmental stewardship 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 IncludeSupport environmental planning and permitting throughout the lifecycle of a project, working with a multi-disciplinary team.Stay current with relevant regulations and ensure project activities align with environmental standards.Conduct thorough assessments to identify potential environmental impacts and assist in developing mitigation strategiesSupport and oversee the preparation of permit inputs, regulatory filings, and environmental management plans.Coordinate and provide technical writing support for projectsCoordinate discipline-specific environmental field studies.Coordinate and provide technical support for environmental alignment sheets.Support engagement efforts with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and regulatory agencies.Establish and maintain relationships with members of the public, government and non-government communities, associations, tenure holders and Indigenous communities.In a collaborative manner, develop and expand our client portfolio, including support for Business Development and proposal efforts.Develop staff through on-the-job mentorship.Be a Safety Leader for the project and promote Jacobs Beyond Zero and our culture of caring.Here's what you'll needDegree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology/Ecology, or a related field.  10 years or more of relevant experience in the natural resources sector in Canada, preferably in a consulting environment.Experience navigating provincial and federal environmental permitting, legislation, and regulatory requirements, primarily in western Canada.Demonstrated technical writing skills and high attention to detail to provide high quality deliverables.Time management skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects and meet project deadlines.Great communication skills both written and verbal and willingness to be client facing to grow our planning and permitting services.High level of initiative and problem solving and adaptability.Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.Strong understanding and consideration for safety.Ideally, you’ll also haveExperience or knowledge of Indigenous cultural valuesExperience seeing major projects from planning through construction.Financial literacy and understanding of managing budgets and schedules.The ability to inspire, mentor, motivate, and build respect among colleagues, fostering a cohesive work environment.An interest or experience in Project Management is an assetAn interest or experience in business development is an asset.Posted Salary Range Minimum71,900.00Posted Salary Range Upper108,680.00The base salary range for this position is $71,900.00 to $108,680.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.