Environmental Planner / GIS Analyst

General Description

Environmental Planning and GIS functions are a critical component of our operations. Working closely with CORE’s Project Leads, the Intermediate Environmental Planner / GIS Analyst role is integral to the Environmental Division's continued growth and long-term success. Team members who perform this role will meet the expectations outlined for this role.

GIS

• Hydrological and land use planning analysis

• QA/QC of collected field data within 24-48 hours of submission

• Mapping deliverables using ESRI ArcGIS and/or QGIS

• Developing, managing, and analyzing spatial databases
  

• Searching and importing data sets from public and private sources

• Digitization of maps and survey plans into shape files

• Programming to automate daily workflows

• Reading and understanding survey/engineering plans and the information within them

Watercourse Crossings

• Working knowledge of Alberta’s HUC8 watershed risk prioritization under the Alberta Watercourse Crossing Program (AWCP)

• Proficient in large datasets to formalize watercourse restoration plans under the AWCP

• Experience conducting fish and fish habitat assessments and data collection for watercourse crossing inspections under the AWCP

• Understanding of fish salvage methods, including data collection and compilation of FWMIS load forms

• Knowledge of hydrological principles to assess Q values and 3Q10 flow estimates, delineate drainage basins and calculate upstream habitat

Environmental Assessment

• Complete land use planning analysis (wetlands, wildlife zones, watercourses, project setbacks) for regulatory applications

• Completing post-field wildlife sweep maps, reports and load forms for submission into FWMIS

• Creating site layout plans for construction, water management, and revegetation plans

• Familiarity with construction activities in both aquatic and upland environments

• Pull environmental background searches from public databases (FWMIS, ACIMS, AGRASID, Water Wells)

• Working as a fill-in for field activities. May require overnight hotel or camp stay.

Continuous Improvement / Quality

• Assisting with the ongoing development of internal processes, including GIS, quick reference guides, checklists, and project templates
• Maintain high-quality standards of deliverables

Collaboration and Communication

• CORE Values: Demonstrate a commitment to CORE values in all professional activities.

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other CORE team members and client field representatives as required.

• Communication: Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively.

Administrative and Support Tasks

• Administrative Work: Complete QA/QC, data entry, and submission of field data on time.

• Meetings and Training: Attend meetings and training sessions as needed.

• Field Data QA/QC: Communicate any data collection deficiencies to the crew for resolution (QA/QC)

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ Years of directly relevant, consulting experience

• Industry knowledge: Working with the Alberta regulatory system (i.e AUC, AER, AEP) and their GIS / mobile applications. Familiarity with federal, municipal, and Western Canada regulations is also considered an asset.

• Technical: An aptitude for technical skill sets leads to a deeper project understanding and an ability to contribute to various projects and provide regulatory and scientifically based solutions.
  Technically strong in one or more of the following areas:

• • Fish Habitat Assessments

• • Watercourse classifications

• • Construction near/within Aquatic environments

• • Wildlife and nest sweeps

• • Land use planning analysis

• • Environmental planning on Crown Land

• • Pre-disturbance assessments

• Professional Designation: A professional environmental designation is considered an asset for this role (P. Bio., P. Ag., RFP, P. Geo, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Contributing to an overall positive work environment/culture.

• Foster and develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Relationship-building skills help to convey information clearly and listen to others to create connections that enable the specialist to communicate with each team member as effectively as possible.

• A specialist with leadership skills understands how to implement the CORE values into their day-to-day activities, which can mean stronger overall team and project performance.

• Problem-solving skills allow a specialist to identify what went wrong, find the cause of the problem, and the best solution to rectify the situation and get the project moving toward completion again.

• Risk assessment skills are beneficial because they help a project manager estimate potential risks on a project along with their costs and probabilities.

• Demonstrate a commitment to CORE values in all professional activities.

• Collaborate with other CORE team members.

• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively.

If you feel that this is the right challenge for you, and you meet these qualifications, please respond by sending your resume and cover letter in Word or .pdf format to this ad.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.