Description
3,000 Environmental Services staff. 20 technical specialties. 900 professional associations. An international team with local expertise. You could say we know a little something about the environment. Our passion for it drives our work. Grounded by safety, quality, and ethics, we come up with solutions that perfectly fit the site. We know what it takes to balance competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. We know what to look for, and we know how to get the job done—the right way. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Our Indigenous Services team specializes in Indigenous engagement support, Indigenous traditional knowledge and land use studies, and the integration of traditional knowledge into environmental impact assessments across Canada. We have provided planning, management, assessment, and mitigation services to private sector resource developers, all levels of government, non-governmental groups, and Indigenous communities. We practice respectful collection and interpretation of information in collaboration with Indigenous groups.
Stantec’s Indigenous Services has an opportunity for a Senior Traditional Knowledge Facilitator. The Senior Indigenous Services Facilitator will be responsible for delivering Indigenous Services, which include environmental assessment and permitting processes, traditional knowledge studies, report writing, and assisting with Indigenous consultation and engagement activities.
Your Key Responsibilities
Providing senior technical leadership for the Indigenous Services team and staff across Canada who assist with Indigenous Services work
Designing and defending study and consultation programs to meet the requirements of both clients and regulators
Liaising with project managers and other departments as well as internal and external clients to ensure the delivery of objectives
Providing regulatory expertise related to Indigenous aspects of environmental assessment at provincial, territorial and federal levels
Contributing to Environmental services technical initiatives in Indigenous Services
Project management including the creation and management of project budgets and schedules
Conducting traditional knowledge and traditional land use studies, including interviews and field studies
Reporting, documentation and quality review
Completing assessments for regulatory applications
Completion of projects efficiently within allocated budgets and timelines
Building internal Indigenous Services capacity within Stantec, including providing guidance, support and mentoring to junior staff
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Strong Indigenous-focused regulatory and environmental assessment skills
Knowledge of Indigenous cultural, historical, and political context in Canada
Outstanding interpersonal ability with diverse cultural groups
Excellent oral and demonstrated written communication skills
Must have a valid driver’s license as travel may be required in this position as project needs dictate
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher (Indigenous studies, anthropology, sociology, geography, archaeology and/or environmental sciences)
10 years' experience in environmental services
5 years' experience with Indigenous Services
Completion of industry-specific safety training certificates is an asset
Relevant consulting experience is an asset
Socioeconomics or public health assessment experience is an asset
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Primary Location: Canada-Alberta-Calgary
Other Locations: Canada-Alberta-Edmonton
Job: Social Scientist
Organization: BC-1235 Environmental Services-CA Alberta
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting : Nov 30, 2021, 4:08:40 PM
Req ID: 2100030P
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