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CanNorth is seeking a highly flexible individual to work with our talented and innovative multidisciplinary team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for an undisclosed period of time. Responsibilities in this position will include:
- Ensuring compliance with all environment permits, regulatory requirements, legislation, government approvals, and project environmental protection plans.
- Implementation of environmental field studies (e.g. environmental assessments, mitigation plans, etc.).
- Potential handling of wildlife.
- Liaising with contractors and clients at construction sites.
- Data collection and management.
Applicants should have a degree in biology with previous experience in a consulting environment. Applicants should have a good knowledge of the environmental management process regarding planning, approvals, mitigation and reclamation. The candidate must have superior communication skills, and be able to correspond with clients and contractors in a professional way. The successful applicant also must be a team player, highly motivated and have a positive attitude. Applicants must have a drivers license and be able to drive a boat (PCOC). Certification in First Aid is considered an asset. This position entails a substantial amount of field work, thus applicants must be willing/able to be away for extended periods of time (up to several weeks).
Environmental Studies
- Environmental assessment and monitoring
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Sector Experience
- Mineral resources or mining
- Fisheries
Specialization in Biology
- Zoology
- Toxicology
- Limnology
- Ecology
- Botany
- Aquatic biology
Type Of Work Experience
- Research institute
- Regulatory investigation
- Government
- Environmental consulting company