Junior or Intermediate Human Environment Specialist

• Are a self starter;
• Are willing to invest in yourself and grow your knowledge and skills;
• Are a resourceful problem solver and organized individual;
• Can identify root causes and interlinkages in complex systems or conflicting information —using your own expertise to address what you can and connecting with the right resources to address what you cannot.

• Participate, with emphasis on evidence-based decision making, in applied data gathering or literature reviews for well-being of individual, families, or cultural topics.
• Contribute as an author to multiple documents (memos, reports, management plans, briefing notes, workshop proceedings, etc.) for multiple audiences (coworkers, regulators, client, or public).
• Attend and support muti-party meetings in various ways, including through maintaining records and tracking and coordinating action items.
• Contribute to internal process improvements, technical protocols, and team development.
• Be able to participate in various types of environmental consulting projects as appropriate to the level of experience.

• 3 - 7 years of experience of applied work experience in your field;
• Consulting skills that include time management, teamwork, client service, communicating technical information in an understandable way (verbal and written), multi-tasking and people skills
• Technical skills or qualifications (to include some or all of the following):

• Social science, human geography, or environmental discipline (university degree or lived experience) with focus on the human dimension;
• Experience researching and interpreting Indigenous Rights and UNDRIP within the context of the Canadian resource economy;
• Knowledge of environmental and land use policies and regulations for development in Canada;
• Experience collecting and working with Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous land use information, understanding the context of western scientific disciplines, and supporting Indigenous decision making;
• Literacy or aptitude in EIA process and methods in Canada;
• Knowledge of environmental, socioeconomic, or cultural studies following ethical standards of practices;
• Excellent client service and networking skills an asset;
• Willingness to travel to our clients’ communities to conduct work as needed; and
• A valid driver’s license.
• Other strengths:

• Inter-cultural sensitivity training (ideal, but will provide);
• Literacy or aptitude with Impact Benefit Agreements;
• Professional accreditation is desirable, if applicable to your field;
• Willingness to travel to our clients’ communities to conduct work as needed;
• First aid certification (ideal, but will provide);

• Employee and Owner Profit Share Program;
• Flexible work arrangements and daily work hours;
• Annual company retreat;
• Allowances: cell phone, wellness, office, clothing, and Costco membership;
• Annual training and development budget;
• Professional associations and membership dues;
• Salary range $63,000-$106,000, commensurate with experience;
• Three weeks of vacation and paid sick time;
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Pay Program; and

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