Job Title: Senior Wildlife Discipline Lead

Employment: Full-Time / Permanent

Location: Calgary, Alberta

If you love what you do, crave a vibrant company culture and are fanatical about customer experience, this role is for you!

AJM Environmental specializes in wildlife, wetland, aquatic, vegetation and GIS services including pre-development assessments, regulatory applications and environmental monitoring. We build fit-for-purpose solutions that enable responsible development by simplifying environmental and regulatory challenges. Our purpose is ambitious, yet simple – to make the world a better place for future generations.

AJM offers a fast-paced working environment with a high degree of flexibility and autonomy. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better problem-solving. AJM is based in Calgary although candidates from both Calgary and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

This posting is for a Senior Wildlife Discipline Lead who will be an integral part of the growing AJM team. The following characteristics appeal to the ideal candidate:

• Fast-paced and dynamic environment;
• A growing company where efforts are recognized;
• Flexible office work schedule and work-from-home options;
• Substantial autonomy to lead projects and pursue interesting new business opportunities;
• Ability to influence and learn about a variety of aspects of the environmental industry; and
• Great team and culture!

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Full-scale project management including budgeting, scheduling, accurate invoicing, field execution, issue management and final deliverables;
• Lead and mentor Intermediate and Junior staff to develop their technical, non-technical and business knowledge;
• Although predominantly office-based, the ability to conduct wildlife assessments in a safe, technically defensible, and efficient manner when necessary;
• Analyze field data to develop management and mitigation recommendations;
• Write clearly and succinctly to convey environmental considerations and results to clients;
• Develop regulatory applications and liaise between regulators and clients when necessary;
• Actively build the AJM business with existing clients through both high-quality work and strong, trusting relationships;
• Lead business development efforts through formal and informal avenues; and
• Work independently, often outside of office hours, to meet challenging deadlines and client requests.

Specific skills and requirements we are looking for include:

• Minimum of B.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline;
• Registered (or ability to register) as a Professional Biologist in Alberta and/or BC;
• Minimum of ten years of related experience;
• A willingness to go the extra mile;
• A self-starter who thrives in a demanding environment working as part of a team;
• Ability to work independently with great communication skills;
• A cultural ambassador who can model AJM's core values in all aspects of the role;
• Ability to learn new technology (and have fun while doing so!);
• Expert field identification and assessment skills, and a desire to continue to learn;
• A desire to get hands dirty in the field on occasion if necessary;
• Ability to prioritize competing initiatives and deal with ambiguity;
• A track record of fostering a strong health and safety culture; and
• Self-motivated, organized and entrepreneurial.

If this sounds like you, we would love to chat. Submit your resume and cover letter, and let us know why you are a great fit!

This position will remain open until ideal candidates are found. We appreciate all applications received, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thanks for your interest!

To learn more about AJM Environmental, please visit: ajmenv.com