Planner, Environmental & Indigenous

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

AiM Land & Environmental Services has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Planner, Environmental & Indigenous 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.

The Planner, Environmental & Indigenous supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of environmental and regulatory projects across Western Canada, with a focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors. This role provides environmental and regulatory guidance, prepares project applications and documentation, and supports Indigenous engagement and consultation activities. Working collaboratively with clients, Indigenous communities, and multidisciplinary teams, the Planner contributes to effective project delivery while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and environmental standards.

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 a Planner, Environmental & Indigenous, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Provide environmental and regulatory planning support for oil and gas, infrastructure, and related development projects across Western Canada.
• Interpret applicable provincial and federal regulatory requirements and prepare regulatory applications, reports, permits, and other project deliverables.
• Review environmental technical reports and incorporate field assessment data, findings, and recommendations into regulatory submissions and project documentation.
• Provide environmental planning advice and project management support throughout project approval, construction, post-construction, and operational phases.
• Apply knowledge of Alberta's environmental and regulatory framework and applicable federal requirements to support project compliance and approvals.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, Indigenous communities, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support Indigenous engagement and consultation activities, including coordination, documentation, and integration of community input into project planning and regulatory processes.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and opportunities to expand AiM's environmental and Indigenous services.
• Collaborate with environmental, regulatory, and Indigenous relations specialists to support consistent, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, and deliverables while adapting to changing project priorities and requirements.
• Travel up to 25% as required to support field activities, client meetings, and project delivery.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and team safety by closely following company safety policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assist with other responsibilities as needed to contribute to the overall success of the team and organization.

We are looking for the following skills and qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management, Indigenous Studies, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Previous environmental field experience, including a strong understanding of pipeline construction and associated environmental considerations.
• Experience in environmental and regulatory planning for energy, infrastructure, or related development projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Alberta's environmental and regulatory framework and applicable federal requirements.
• Experience preparing regulatory applications, technical reports, and supporting project documentation.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and supporting Indigenous engagement and consultation activities.
• Experience coordinating projects, managing deliverables, and working with multidisciplinary teams is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered for candidates who demonstrate strong potential and a willingness to learn.

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.