Project Manager – Ecology and Biodiversity

UDA Consulting Group is looking for a project manager to join its ecology and biodiversity team. UDA’s multidisciplinary team includes agricultural, forestry and geology engineers, agronomists, biologists and other environmental specialists. The project manager will be required to actively collaborate in the planning, coordination and management of various environmental projects (environmental inventories, environmental studies, sectoral studies, permit and authorization applications, etc.).

The position may be attached to one of our offices (Quebec City or Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu) depending on the candidate’s needs. Telework can also be offered up to 100% of the time depending on the person's role and responsibilities.

PERMANENT - FULL TIME // PROFILE: $80,000 TO $120,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Why choose us?

• For our human-scale work culture and climate that is both pleasant and enriching in terms of developing skills in the environment, agriculture, forestry and hydrogeology, where people can exercise their passion in varied and stimulating project contexts, and where their contribution is recognized and valued;
• For our multitude of career opportunities to continue to evolve and develop yourself, in an environment conducive to professional growth (personalized training, development and skills acquisition plan);
• For our significant contribution to the success of development projects in Quebec by ensuring compliance with applicable environments and regulations;
• For our competitive compensation and our range of comprehensive employee benefits (group insurance plan, pension plan, telemedicine, PAEF, cell phone provided, reimbursement of professional association membership fees, reimbursement of mileage traveled according to internal policy, social club activities, etc.);
• For our flexible working conditions aimed at balancing our professional and private lives (teleworking offered up to 100% of the time depending on the position, condensed schedule, annual leave, etc.).

Responsibilities related to the position

• Actively contribute to the leadership of the department including the organization of weekly coordination and resource planning meetings;
• Manage the staff under his supervision including but not limited to: coaching, supervising and developing staff skills, carrying out annual performance management and developing individual development plans;
• Plan, direct and control the execution of projects in accordance with UDA’s mandate and to the satisfaction of clients, the organization, team members and other stakeholders;
• Manage and resolve technical, financial and human issues proactively and in a timely manner in order to limit potential deviations;
• Lead the conduct of environmental impact studies and other related studies within a multidisciplinary team;
• Lead applications for environmental permits and certificates of authorization;
• Design and participate in the implementation of compensation and impact mitigation projects;
• Analyze and evaluate data and project impacts on the environment, fauna and flora;
• Participate in the drafting of proposals, environmental study reports and sampling protocols;
• Maintain effective and constructive relationships with clients;
• Act as a technical environmental expert in support of various company projects;
• Work in collaboration with all company departments to carry out projects;
• Promote and implement the occupational health and safety prevention program.

Keywords: project director / project manager / project manager / CA / MELCCFP / REAFIE / Regulation respecting the supervision of activities based on their impact on the environment / environment / law / OHS / impact studies environmental

Requirements and training

• Hold a university degree in biology or any other field relevant to environmental management;
• More than six (6) years of relevant professional experience;
• Effective time management and decision-making skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Autonomy, initiative and attention to detail, ability to work in a team and in a dynamic environment;
• Advanced knowledge of the Office suite (Word, Excel);
• Important asset: very good knowledge of biology (delimitation of wetlands, identification of plant species of interest for conservation).

Note: The masculine is used for the sole purpose of to lighten the text.