Boreal is a full-service land, regulatory & reclamation consulting company based in Sherwood Park, Alberta. We are currently seeking an individual to fill a position as a Setting & Regulatory Specialist.

In this position, you will be given meaningful, productive, and challenging assignments related to land, environmental and regulatory consulting. The prime candidate will have wide-ranging experience in fields such as: wetland ecology, GIS mapping, environmental assessments and monitoring, and reclamation. This position will be based in our Sherwood Park office with an estimated 75% office / 25% field work allocation.

Duties

· Directly interact with clients and support work on land, environmental and reclamation projects.

· Conduct wetland assessments and delineation to support WAIF & WAIR’s.

· Collect, interpret, and report biophysical field data in support of regulatory and reclamation applications.

· Assist in completion of Public Lands Act disposition, Water Act, and Reclamation Certificate applications.

· Plan, coordinate, and conduct Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA).

· Collaborate with team members including biologists, foresters, agrologists, land administrators, planners, and environmental scientists on complex projects.

Qualifications

· 3-5 + years of experience conducting environmental site assessments, wetland assessments, surface land acquisition, reclamation assessments in the oil / gas, forestry, utilities, renewables, or mining industries.

· Professional designation, (P.Bio, P.Ag, RT. Ag., RPF, RPFT, P.Geol) is preferred.

· Authenticating wetland practitioner in Alberta is preferred.

· Proficiency with GIS (QGIS or ESRI-Arc).

· Ability to assess aquatic systems including wetland delineation and prescribe mitigation strategies as required.

· Experience in the planning,



supervision and reporting of Phase II ESAs.

· Knowledge of provincial legislation and guidelines, as they pertain to the Alberta Water Act, Public Lands Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Alberta Wetland Policy & Directives, ABWRET, Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities.

· Experience in conducting Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs) on Forested and Peatlands as well as filing Reclamation Certificate Applications.

· Proficient in the writing of technical reports, data entry, data compilation and the management of databases.

· Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and organizational skills, preferably with experience as a consultant.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).

· Experience with AER’s OneStop Tool would be considered an asset.

Pre-Employment Requirements

· You have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.

· Have experience utilizing ATV’s / ARGO’s for work.

· Available to work overtime or out of town to meet project deadlines on short notice.

· You possess a strong interest in and capacity for field work, are comfortable working in remote locations, can physically walk-through difficult terrain and can fly in helicopters for extended periods of time.

If you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work as part of a team and meet the requirements listed above, please apply.

Thank you to all candidates that apply but only candidates under consideration will be contacted directly.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sherwood Park, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Environment & Regulatory Specialist (Sherwood Park)
🏢 Boreal Land Services
📍 Sherwood Park