Environmental Assessment Office and Field Assistant
Environmental Assessment Office and Field Assistant
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Job Description
The Metlakatla Stewardship Society (MSS) has an exciting and immediate opening for a full-time Environmental Assessment Office and Field Assistant. This position will be responsible for assisting with data collection management & filing meeting minutes referral tracking Guardian scheduling project tracking and environmental fieldwork.
Responsibilities:
General
- Coordinate and participate in meetings take minutes review government and proponent meeting minutes and prepare meeting documents.
- Coordinate community engagement sessions related to project development.
- Assist in preparing environmental assessment reports including compiling and formatting data.
- Assist in drafting and submitting required documentation for regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate EA team Community Newsletter submissions to the Communications Department.
- Assist in preparing communication materials to update stakeholders on environmental issues and project status.
- Support the preparation of presentations maps charts and other visuals for project stakeholders.
- Carry out basic GIS functions to support environmental review of permits.
- Maintain organized records and databases of project documentation.
- When in the field record field observations environmental conditions and site data accurately.
- Help with researching environmental regulations policies and best practices relevant to projects.
- Assist with interdepartmental communications relating to environmental projects and permitting reviews.
- Assist with receiving tracking assessing and responding to incoming referrals and project development applications.
- Assist with maintaining the referrals-tracking software and ensure it is functioning as intended.
- Assist with other internal departments to communicate progress on environmental projects and permitting reviews.
- Track time spent on each project to ensure budgets are managed appropriately.
- Perform other tasks within the scope of the position and as directed by the manager.
Competencies and Qualifications:
- Degree in Natural Resource Management or related field.
- Experience conducting technical reviews of scientific studies.
- Understanding of Metlakatla values with respect to natural resource management or willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of GIS Google Earth and Microsoft Office Applications.
- Awareness of data and communication security and confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members colleagues and government officials.
- Ability to synthesize translate and present complex information to various audiences.
- Hardworking with the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects within tight time constraints.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The successful candidate must be fully COVID vaccinated (at least 2 vaccines) and remain in full compliance with all Public Health Orders (PHOs) and MSS policies throughout their employment.
Submission Deadline:
Employment Type
Full-Time
