Resource Specialist, Environmental Assessment
About the role
Job description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The employee in this classification is responsible to research, develop, recommend, monitor and implement highly specialized and/or technical programs and/or functions for the corporation. This position may be responsible to conduct field studies and investigations into issues that have potential impact on SaskPower’s operations and the Province of Saskatchewan.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Work with government regulatory agencies, boards, communities and/or interest groups to develop programs to mitigate environmental, resource and other impacts of SaskPower’s operations
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Plan and conduct program management, technical and/or environmental impact assessments and management programs as it relates to the area of expertise
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As a subject matter expert, assist and/or lead the development of corporate standards and provide support to all areas of SaskPower
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Provide expert advice and assistance to the Corporation
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Utilize professional judgment to make informed decisions regarding mitigation options and preventative measures related to SaskPower and Provincial resources
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Identify, research and monitor emerging issues that could impact SaskPower’s operations
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Assist with environmental and heritage resource studies for new projects and corporate initiatives
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Represent SaskPower on working groups, interest groups, communities and public forums on related issues
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Promote and comply with all Corporate, Provincial and Federal regulations
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Travel province wide as required by the position
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Participate in continuous educational and professional development as required
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Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
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Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Biology or Environmental Science with a specialization in plant, wildlife and habitat ecology, or equivalent AND/OR;
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Related professional designation or certification, or equivalent AND/OR;
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Five (5) years of related experience in environmental impact assessment and experience with biological and ecological field research and assessments, or equivalent
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Knowledge of related Provincial and Federal Acts, regulations and legislations
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Demonstrated research, analysis and presentation skills
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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated organizational, coordination and project management skills
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Ability to take initiatives and to lead and motivate people
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Ability to forecast and predict budget requirements
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Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, as required by the position
About SaskPower
Since 1929, we've delivered power throughout Saskatchewan. Today, we strive to serve an increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer base of over 550,000 customers. Our team of dedicated employees is made up of over 3,100 permanent full-time employees.
We manage over $13 billion in generation, transmission and distribution assets.
Our power comes from: - 3 coal-fired power stations – 1,389 MW - 7 hydroelectric stations – 864 MW - 8 wind facilities – 617 MW - 3 solar facilities – 83 MW - 10 natural gas stations – 2,160 MW - import power purchase agreements – 290 MW - small independent power producers – 34 MW
Our total available generation capacity is 5,437 MW.
Our network serves a large geographic area and widely dispersed population. We maintain more than 160,000 kilometres of power lines, 59 high voltage switching stations and 200 distribution substations. We also have interconnections at the Manitoba, Alberta and North Dakota borders.
*Information as of July2023
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Resource Specialist, Environmental Assessment
About the role
Job description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The employee in this classification is responsible to research, develop, recommend, monitor and implement highly specialized and/or technical programs and/or functions for the corporation. This position may be responsible to conduct field studies and investigations into issues that have potential impact on SaskPower’s operations and the Province of Saskatchewan.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
-
Work with government regulatory agencies, boards, communities and/or interest groups to develop programs to mitigate environmental, resource and other impacts of SaskPower’s operations
-
Plan and conduct program management, technical and/or environmental impact assessments and management programs as it relates to the area of expertise
-
As a subject matter expert, assist and/or lead the development of corporate standards and provide support to all areas of SaskPower
-
Provide expert advice and assistance to the Corporation
-
Utilize professional judgment to make informed decisions regarding mitigation options and preventative measures related to SaskPower and Provincial resources
-
Identify, research and monitor emerging issues that could impact SaskPower’s operations
-
Assist with environmental and heritage resource studies for new projects and corporate initiatives
-
Represent SaskPower on working groups, interest groups, communities and public forums on related issues
-
Promote and comply with all Corporate, Provincial and Federal regulations
-
Travel province wide as required by the position
-
Participate in continuous educational and professional development as required
-
Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
-
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Biology or Environmental Science with a specialization in plant, wildlife and habitat ecology, or equivalent AND/OR;
-
Related professional designation or certification, or equivalent AND/OR;
-
Five (5) years of related experience in environmental impact assessment and experience with biological and ecological field research and assessments, or equivalent
-
Knowledge of related Provincial and Federal Acts, regulations and legislations
-
Demonstrated research, analysis and presentation skills
-
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
-
Demonstrated organizational, coordination and project management skills
-
Ability to take initiatives and to lead and motivate people
-
Ability to forecast and predict budget requirements
-
Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, as required by the position
About SaskPower
Since 1929, we've delivered power throughout Saskatchewan. Today, we strive to serve an increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer base of over 550,000 customers. Our team of dedicated employees is made up of over 3,100 permanent full-time employees.
We manage over $13 billion in generation, transmission and distribution assets.
Our power comes from: - 3 coal-fired power stations – 1,389 MW - 7 hydroelectric stations – 864 MW - 8 wind facilities – 617 MW - 3 solar facilities – 83 MW - 10 natural gas stations – 2,160 MW - import power purchase agreements – 290 MW - small independent power producers – 34 MW
Our total available generation capacity is 5,437 MW.
Our network serves a large geographic area and widely dispersed population. We maintain more than 160,000 kilometres of power lines, 59 high voltage switching stations and 200 distribution substations. We also have interconnections at the Manitoba, Alberta and North Dakota borders.
*Information as of July2023