Environmental Inspector

We're Hiring! Make a Fresh Start with AiM!

AiM Land & Environmental Services has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Environmental Inspector to join our team. As our team continues to grow, we’re looking to hire detail-oriented people who are strong in problem-solving and informed decision making, and who value continuous learning and professional growth.

Why AiM?

In addition to providing a supportive, inclusive, and goal-oriented work environment, AiM offers:

• A competitive wage, vacation, wellness days and benefits package including an HSA
• A bonus program/RRSP Matching program for employee incentive programs
• Hybrid working environment opportunities, and
• A fast-paced environment with a wide variety of projects; at AiM, no two days are the same!

ABOUT AiM

AiM Land & Environmental Services is an expanding, progressive surface land and environmental consulting firm serving the oil and gas, forestry, mining, energy, agricultural, and municipal government sectors throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Canada’s North. We employ a team of over 250 staff members located in our Calgary, Fairview, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, Hamilton, Vancouver, and Terrace offices, and we offer interdisciplinary expertise to develop land & environmental solutions for our clients throughout Canada. We know great things happen when smart people with equal amounts of talent and determination come together to create what could not be done alone. Help us do great things!

As an Environmental Inspector, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Interfaces with client field rep and team members to support field objectives
• Prepares complete reports and applies AiM’s business and quality systems with growing understanding
• Prepares proposals, including scopes of work and cost estimates, for environmental projects
• Conducts day-to-day environmental inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with specific standards and advise corrective actions or preventative measures.
• Reviews and directs construction contractors in the installation of stream crossing structures, water quality and fish salvage, soil stripping, and sediment and erosion control activities
• Works with management and construction teams to confirm compliance with environmental best practices, commitments, permits, laws and regulations and develop recommendations to resolve non-conformances
• Prepares daily field reports that align with regulatory requirements and expectations, as well as recommendations established by engineers, biologists, Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialists (QAES), Environmental Professionals, etc.
• Prepares and implements wildlife management plans, Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), and erosion and sediment control plans
• Provides technical and safety mentorship to junior and other intermediate staff
• Delegates effectively; understands the assignment; strong communication to team; sets clear expectations; checks-in; identifies parameters/constraints to achieve tasks
• Supports administration tasks to maintain efficient workflows (invoicing, scheduling, organizing folders and data, change orders, client correspondences, etc.) associated with leading field projects
• Client focused and primary field contact; provide solutions and documentation to mitigate client risk/liability and compliance defensibility
• Builds and maintains positive client relationships focused on providing top-quality service in regulatory expertise and technical ability
• Consults with environmental regulatory bodies, and interacts with regulators on behalf of clients, as needed
• Displays a ‘safety first’ focus; sets a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards, near misses and incidents; seeks resolution to the issues identified; provides HSE support to juniors; and leads the hazard assessment process on their projects
• Undertakes assignments that may involve travel and periods of time away from home office

We are looking for the following skills and qualifications:

• Graduate of a recognized Post Secondary institution or college in the field of Environmental Sciences, a plus
• 5+ years of relevant environmental and environmental consulting experience in Alberta preferred
• 3+ years of relevant construction experience, a plus
• Accredited through the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (PBiol), BC College of Applied Biologists (RPBio), Alberta or BC Institutes of Agrologists (PAg/RTAg), or Registered Professional Forester (RPF), or eligible to apply
• Alberta Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist (QAES) and/or Wetland Specialist, a plus
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Current Safety Tickets, a plus
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver abstract
• Ability to identify and manage issues within a construction environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with agencies, clients, contractors, and co-workers
• Ability to work and troubleshoot independently with minimal supervision
• Well-versed in pertinent provincial and federal environmental legislation (i.e., Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Public Lands Act, Water Act) and Regulators (i.e., Alberta Energy Regulator [AER], Alberta Environment & Protected Areas [EPA], Department of Fisheries & Oceans Canada [DFO])
• Comprehensive understanding of sediment and erosion control plans, environmental protection plans, reclamation plans, drilling waste management, DFO Codes of Practice
• Physically fit and able to travel and work in remote settings under adverse conditions
• Strong commitment to client satisfaction
• Strong commitment to health and safety leadership and culture, safe and defensive driving practices, and emergency preparedness in all weather conditions
• Superior attention to detail and ability to produce professional deliverables on time and on budget
• Ability to coordinate project planning, logistics and preparation for field work
• Ability to manage project schedules and priorities effectively
• Exemplary interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and technical report writing skills
• Strong working knowledge of the oil and gas industry

To Apply

Please submit your resume and provide a cover letter highlighting the skills and qualifications you possess and how you will succeed at AiM. Applicants with exact experience is not required, willingness to learn and adapt will ensure success at AiM. While we thank all candidates who apply, only those deemed qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted.