Rescan owes its success to the outstanding caliber of its employees. To continually build the quality, knowledge and technical ability of our workforce, we are always on the lookout for motivated, skilled professionals to join our growing company. This site is kept up-to-date with the latest positions available at all of Rescan's offices.
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Hydrotechnical Technologist
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Date Posted:
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3/3/2010
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Office:
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Vancouver
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The position supports the Water Resources Group, part of the Engineering Department, with field work associated with ongoing water resource related investigations including participating in the construction, application, operation, inspection and maintenance of hydrometric stations and hydrological instruments, devices, and equipment. Office based activities will be related to collating and processing of data, preparing tables, figures, maps, drawings, charts and reports where necessary as well as supporting the maintenance of equipment. Ideal candidates should have up to 4 years experience of hydrology-related work experience that includes practical experience and knowledge of hydrologic methods and techniques, be mechanically inclined e.g. able to set up hydrometric stations, understand the application and limitations of instruments, equipment, and materials used in the implementation of hydrometric stations and monitoring. Candidates should have at least a Diploma from a recognized technological institution (a relevant undergraduate degree would be a bonus), be a registered (or eligible for registration) with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC), must have strong practical skills and experience in surveying (Differential GPS, transit, rod & level, compass & chain techniques). Experience with total station data collection and transfer procedures would be an asset. Candidates should have strong practical skills and experience with working in and around rivers, and using small boats with outboard engines. Experience in mapping and drafting associated with GIS, and CAD-related software would be an asset. Candidates must enjoy working in the outdoors at remote locations under varying environmental conditions, and have a genuine interest in engineering, earth sciences relating to applied water resource activities. Persons with engineering and earth science backgrounds from technological disciplines associated with geoscientific, environmental, water resource or civil/mechanical work will be considered to be suitable candidates for the position.
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Community Engagement & Consultation Specialist
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Date Posted:
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2/24/2010
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Office:
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Vancouver
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The Social and Economic Sciences Team focuses on providing services to meet the following main business areas in support of Environmental Assessments and other projects carried out by Rescan: Socio-economic Studies, Land Use Studies, Traditional Use Studies, Community Consultation and Engagement. The jobholder will be responsible for assisting the client and project team with communications and engagement, dialogue and consultation with potentially affected groups, including both First Nations and non-First Nation communities, participating in public meetings, open houses, and other public forums arranged by the proponent and/or the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO), community relations program and planning, creation of culturally relevant outreach and education materials, cross-cultural communication processes and sensitivity training, contributing to the draft Application Information Requirements (formerly "terms of reference") for an application for an environmental assessment certificate to the EAO, assisting in writing the application and providing support to address submitted comments (e.g. issues and concerns) to the EAO, during a public comment period. Candidates should be educated to at least BSc / BA level (MSc / MA preferred), have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, be trained (preferably with a professional designation) in public consultation, engagement, cross-cultural communications, community relations program and planning, the creation of culturally relevant outreach and education materials, and have 4 years plus relevant experience (consulting and/or mining experience will be regarded as an asset). Other desirable factors include experience in the BCEAO and/or CEA processes, relevant international experience, experience with traditional use studies, socio-economic and land-use assessments, international Association of Public Participation Certification.
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Environmental/Civil Engineer – Intermediate
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Date Posted:
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2/23/2010
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Office:
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Vancouver
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The position involves the provision of technical expertise regarding a broad spectrum of environmental engineering projects. Technical work will involve developing engineering solutions involving hydraulic pump applications, storage tanking, and other mine site related engineering project work. Suitable candidates will have a graduate degree and at least 5 years' work experience in environmental engineering related to the mining industry, experience in environmental consulting, hold a P.Eng registration. Technical experience should include water treatment; hydraulic engineering (pumps and pipelines); water resource engineering; storm water management; infrastructure assessment; and water balance / water quality analysis for resource developments. Candidates experienced with surface water routing, channel design, fluvial geomorphology and river engineering are of particular interest. Experience in hydrological assessments and modelling; watershed evaluation and planning is also of interest. Suitable candidates will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong commitment to high quality client service and a thorough understanding of federal and provincial regulations. A background in the mineral sector relating to major industrial minerals is a definite asset. This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package along with opportunities for travel, growth and increasing responsibilities within the firm.
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Wildlife Biologists (Senior)
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Date Posted:
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2/23/2010
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Office:
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Vancouver
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The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary environment with our Engineering, Science and Social and Economic professionals. The position involves acting in a senior capacity on wildlife technical matters, reviewing wildlife team members’ work, designing robust quantitative sampling and study programs, undertaking and/or overseeing wildlife data analysis and modelling. The jobholder will work closely with the Discipline Manager of Terrestrial Ecology and other senior members of the team to ensure the delivery of robust science and project objectives. The successful candidate will have advanced level technical skills, an expertise in several terrestrial species (ideally including ungulates, bears), excellent writing skills, expertise in wildlife modelling/statistical analysis, knowledge of appropriate federal/provincial wildlife and Environmental Impact regulations / legislation, educated to M.Sc. level or above with at least 15 years of relevant experience, excellent communication and time management skills, experience of managing multiple project activities, project budget management experience, and experience of presenting to a variety of audiences, including clients, regulatory authorities and to technical teams. Experience of consulting, environmental impact assessments and the mining industry is preferred.
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Environmental/Civil Engineers – Senior
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Date Posted:
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2/23/2010
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Office:
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Vancouver/Saskatoon
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A variety of opportunities exist for experienced environmental engineers to work on resource projects in Canada and internationally. The position involves the provision of technical expertise to our clients’ projects, overseeing technical reports, proposal writing, people and project management. Suitable candidates will have at least 15 years' work experience and relevant academic qualifications to complement our existing consulting team. Ideal candidates will have experience in mining environmental management, environmental consulting and site assessment work and be P.Eng registered. Technical skills sets include air quality; water treatment; hydraulic engineering (pumps and pipelines); water resource engineering with experience in hydrological assessments and modelling; watershed evaluation and planning; storm water management; infrastructure assessment; and water balance / water quality analysis for resource developments. Candidates experienced with surface water routing, channel design, fluvial geomorphology and river engineering are of particular interest. Suitable candidates will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong commitment to high quality client service and a thorough understanding of Canadian Federal / Provincial / Territorial regulations and legislation. A background in the mineral sector relating to major industrial minerals is a definite asset. This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package along with opportunities for travel, growth and increasing responsibilities within the firm.
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Hydrogeologist - Senior
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Date Posted:
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2/23/2010
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Office:
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Vancouver
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The Senior Hydrogeologist will work on a variety of environmental impact assessments and baseline studies with responsibilities in project budgeting, proposal writing and new business development activities, management of hydrogeological studies, guiding / reviewing the work of intermediate / junior staff, report writing, data analysis, numerical modelling, and overseeing field work programs. Essential requirements for the positions include education to Masters level with 15 years or more hydrogeology experience; hydrogeological modelling experience; field experience installing and developing/testing wells; Environmental Impact Assessment technical writing experience; working knowledge of industry standards; excellent writing abilities; P.Eng/P.Geo status.; experience in the mining industry; consulting experience. Desirable factors include knowledge of geochemistry, specifically ARD/ML.
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Fisheries Biologist - Senior
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Date Posted:
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2/23/2010
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Office:
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Vancouver/Smithers
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The duties for this position include supporting the discipline manager with overseeing the work of the Fish & Fish Habitat team as well as providing senior technical expertise on project related matters. The jobholder will be involved in overseeing the development of field programs, and reviewing technical reports. The ideal candidate will have a Masters or Ph.D. in a relevant fish biology subject, will be registered a Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio), and will have advanced skills in areas of fish ecology. The successful candidate will have excellent consultancy writing skills, will know the appropriate regulations and have 15 years' plus relevant experience that includes presenting to clients and regulatory authorities, and deep knowledge in fish biology field techniques.
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Terrestrial Ecologist (Plant Ecology/Wetlands)
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Date Posted:
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2/18/2010
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Office:
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Smithers
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A Terrestrial Ecologist is required to assist with planning, field surveys, data analysis and reporting for terrestrial ecosystem, vegetation, and wetlands assessments as part of environmental impact assessments. Office tasks include planning, budgeting, designing and scoping field programs, data entry, air photo interpretation, statistical analysis and report writing. Field tasks include collecting data on vegetation communities, plant identification, BEC classification, soils classification, hydrodynamics, and wildlife observations.
Candidates should have a university degree and at least 4 years experience in terrestrial ecology. They should also have or be eligible for registration as a Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio). Candidates should have experience in the fields of: wetlands, soils, vegetation, botany, and wildlife biology. Familiarity with ecosystem mapping standards is important as well as knowledge of GIS methodologies TEM/PEM products, and air photo interpretation. Candidates will also possess excellent writing, analysis, and field and communication skills. Preferred experience includes report writing for environmental impact assessments, knowledge of ecosystem structure and function, consulting experience on mining projects, and journal publication. Persons interested in the position should have a desire to work in a position offering a diversity of job duties in a team oriented culture
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Junior Environmental Scientist
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Date Posted:
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2/18/2010
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Office:
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Smithers
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This position involves office duties (logistic coordination, administration support, data entry and report writing) as well as field surveys with biologists and scientists for environmental assessment projects including mining and linear developments (e.g. power lines, pipelines). The day-to-day role in the office will involve assisting with planning, information gathering, office administration, reception, data entry, shipping/receiving, logistical coordination and report writing for terrestrial ecology (vegetation, wildlife), fish biology, aquatic ecology, hydrology and atmospheric sampling programs. Fieldwork will vary from one day to two week trips in remote locations and assisting with fish and fish habitat studies, water quality, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands and meteorology sampling programs. The successful candidate must be experienced with remote camp accommodations, hiking, helicopters, boats, four wheel drive and off-road vehicles, as well as successfully integrate into a variety of teams in dynamic field situations.
The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) and at least 2 years of relevant experience in some or all of the fields of terrestrial ecology (vegetation, wildlife), fish biology, water sampling/aquatics and hydrology. Technician-level candidates with excellent office and field skills and 4 years experience will be considered. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, communication and field skills and be proficient at multi-tasking and recording details. Familiarity with current sampling standards and methods in at least one field is essential (e.g. fish studies). Persons interested in the position should have a desire to work in a position offering a diversity of job duties in a team oriented culture.
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Environmental Scientists/Engineers
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Date Posted:
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2/16/2010
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Office:
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Yellowknife
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The positions include a balanced between technical report writing and fieldwork. Candidates will have advanced degrees and at least 7 years of relevant consulting experience. Experience in atmospheric science, glaciology, hydrology, terrestrial ecology, or water quality are of particular interest. Persons interested in the position should have a desire to work and live in a remote community surrounded by wilderness. A generous benefits package and a northern living allowance are available to successful candidates. Consulting experience related to the mining industry will be regarded as an asset. Strong analytical, statistical analysis and writing skills are essential.
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Environmental Engineer - Atmospherics
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Date Posted:
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2/16/2010
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Office:
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Vancouver
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The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary environment with our Engineering, Science and Social and Economic professionals. Job responsibilities include the writing of atmospheric baseline and environmental impact assessments, atmospherics modeling, supporting proposal writing, as well as undertaking fieldwork activities that encompass study design, implementing study designs including the installation of monitoring stations. The ideal candidate will hold P.Eng. status or qualify to enroll with APEGBC, 5 years or more relevant experience in consulting. Experience of writing baseline studies and environmental impact assessment sections, air dispersion modeling, installation, commissioning and maintenance of automated meteorological stations, compilation of air emission and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and preparation of air quality management plans. Noise modeling experience would be a bonus. Candidates will have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Engineering or Atmospheric Sciences. Strong oral and written communication skills are required, as is a familiarity with provincial and federal regulatory processes.
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Manager, Saskatchewan Operations
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Date Posted:
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2/16/2010
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Office:
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Saskatoon
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Rescan is seeking a senior professional engineer or environmental scientist to become part of our fast-growing consulting team. The remit of the position includes managing the Rescan operations in Saskatchewan, playing a major role in client communications, undertaking business development activities, managing a growing and diverse team of environmental scientists. The jobholder may, occasionally, be required to spend time in the field with teams. Technical responsibilities will include guiding clients and team members on matters concerning the governing environmental impact assessment processes and regulations; project management to ensure project activities meet planned requirements; senior reviewer activities, acting in a quality control capacity for Rescan work that is undertaken via the Saskatoon office. Ideal candidates will have an in-depth understanding of the environmental assessment process pertaining, large-scale environmental impact assessment project management experience, and project permitting and licensing experience. The position requires exceptional oral and written skills, the proven ability to effectively lead a team to meet project deadlines; education to at least Masters level in a related field; 15 or more years' experience in environmental science or environmental engineering. Additional desirable skills and experience: consulting industry experience; mining experience (including potash mining); international experience; knowledge of Saskatchewan environmental impact assessment requirements, licensing and permitting experience; P.Eng/P.Geo status.
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Dease Lake Office Manager
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Date Posted:
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2/16/2010
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Office:
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Dease Lake
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Rescan Tahltan Environmental Consultants (RTEC) requires a Manager for its Dease Lake branch office in Northwest, British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in the biological sciences or environmental engineering with 5 to 10 years of progressive experience. Experience in wildlife, fisheries, or terrestrial ecology is preferred. Aptitude for management and administration is essential. Persons interested in the position have a desire to work and live in a remote community surrounded by wilderness with excellent fishing and hunting. The position includes a balanced combination of field and office duties. A qualified person with Tahltan ancestry would be an ideal candidate, as the company is a Tahltan Joint Venture with Rescan consultants. Salary will commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package, a northern living allowance, and a vehicle for work are available to the successful candidate. A modern 3-bedroom house is also provided at subsidized rate.
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Project Coordinator
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Date Posted:
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2/5/2010
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Office:
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Vancouver
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The Projects function at Rescan serves to scope and deliver on clients’ environmental project needs through activities including establishing project plans, monitoring project progress and managing projects to successful completion. Project Coordinators support Senior Project Managers with the coordination of projects, supporting direction to the project teams, coordinating the capacity and monitoring the performance of the teams in conjunction with technical Discipline Managers. Day-to-day duties include, informing teams of timescales, and tracking progress; updating project management tracking schedules; supporting client communications including reporting on project progress; supporting Project Managers with project risk assessment and mitigation; via Discipline Managers, motivating project teams to achieve milestones, keeping project teams appraised of relevant project specifications including specification changes; supporting the budget tracking for field activities and providing the Accounting team with budgets; supporting the overall coordinating project specific field schedules across various scientific disciplines; and supporting with safety tracking on projects teams. We are looking for candidates with a strong relevant scientific technical background in at least one major discipline relating to Rescan’s bio-physical sciences or environmental engineering, an interest in developing a career in environmental project management, an understanding of the mining environment and environmental issues relating to such activities, excellent writing skills, a willingness to travel to remote locations and/or international destinations from time-to-time, a keen eye for detail coupled with the ability to think strategically about the wider project scope as well as client needs, intermediate level project management and budgetary management skills including experience of ‘critical chain management’ techniques, at least some level of understanding of the relevant government mandated EA processes (provincial/federal), the ability to influence people, at least some knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations, laws, practices and processes in the context of environmental consulting projects, strong client relationship building skills, strong communication and time management skills.
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Rescan is proud to participate in the Certified General Accountants Association of BC's Partners in Employment Program, and to have been recognized multiple times as one of BC's Top Employers and as a top Canadian employer for college and university graduates.
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