Environmental Scientist

AECOM is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Reclamation Specialist to join our growing team in Edmonton, Alberta. Working alongside a team of professionals with varied backgrounds and skills, the ideal candidate is comfortable in fast-paced environments. We are seeking a candidate who has a working knowledge of relevant provincial and federal regulations.

The position will involve providing support on reclamation projects including but not limited to revegetation plans, reclamation plans, Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs), pre and post-construction assessments, environmental assessments, environmental monitoring plans, associated permitting, and other related scopes of work.

The successful candidate will work with an experienced team of scientists and technical specialists in ecology, permitting, and reclamation backgrounds to provide environmental expertise on multi-disciplinary projects in Alberta and across Western Canada.

Job responsibilities include but aren’t limited to the following:

• Onsite supervision or completion of a variety of environmental site assessments and surface reclamation projects including:
  • Field programs such as DSAs, Pre-Disturbance Assessments, vegetation, wetlands, wildlife, fisheries, and soils.
  • Supervising contractors completing reclamation activities including contouring, site preparation, soil placement, seeding, planting, and invasive plant management.
• Assisting with revegetation plans, reclamation plans, reclamation certificate applications, and associated permitting.
• Supporting the preparation of regulatory applications, applicable to provincial and federal legislation, including under the Public Lands Act.
• Assisting Project Managers/project coordinators with tasks such as monthly project and budget update summaries, preparation of meeting minutes, scheduling, and coordinating field programs.
• Working with a large multi-disciplinary team to execute projects and meet client expectations.
• Adhering to and enforcing corporate Safety, Health and Environment protocols and AECOM’s quality control program.
• This position combines both fieldwork and office tasks in a flexible hybrid work environment.