Our client, an industry leader in providing environmental and hydrogeology consulting services and regulatory support in Western Canada, is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Environmental Consultant (Contaminant Hydrogeologist, Environmental Scientist, Risk Assessor or Environmental Engineer) based out of Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta, to support its downstream clients. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering a base salary commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits and vacation package.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of over 80 hydrogeologists, environmental geoscientists, engineers, environmental scientists, GIS specialists, computer programmers, and support staff on complex contaminated site projects across Western Canada that are experts in risk assessment, hydrogeology, environmental site assessments and remediation. The firm’s senior staff with 10 years to over 35 years of experience are dedicated to guiding and mentoring their staff. There is no better place to advance your career in environmental consulting than with our client.
The successful candidate must have a university degree and be a critical thinker with highly developed problem-solving and project management skills. Specific qualifications are:
- Graduate or undergraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science or related discipline with relevant work experience.
- 6 to 12 years of relevant consulting and/or industry experience, including reporting and project management for downstream clients.
- Professional designation (APEGA, EGBC, AIA, or ASPB).
- Interested in a technical lead and project management role that is primarily office-based.
- Strong work ethic with well-developed organizational and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Working knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation in Western Canada.
- Prior field experience.
- A strong understanding and experience with environmental sampling techniques (groundwater, soil, and vapour), data analysis, technical writing and reporting.
- Experience with Phase I and II environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring, risk assessment (Tier 2 guideline development, etc.), soil/groundwater remediation.
- Experience with soil vapour sampling and vapour guideline recalculations.
- Experience with risk-based strategies and incorporating risk-based decision making into technical scopes of work.
- Prior experience in developing risk management plans to support acquisitions and divestitures.
- Experience with a variety of drilling techniques, soil and groundwater sampling, hydraulic conductivity testing, and monitoring well installation.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
- Preference will be given to candidates with Western Canada relevant work experience.
The job involves managing projects and/or being a technical lead for contaminated site projects. The job duties include the following:
- Developing work plans and cost estimates based on client’s project scope and managing scope change appropriately.
- Coordinating third party access agreements.
- Managing and overseeing complex ground disturbance.
- Implementing prime contractor management programs.
- Proactively project managing to ensure projects are completed in a timely, efficient and safe manner, satisfying the clients’ needs (scope, budget, deadline, etc.).
- Assisting and mentoring project staff with field and office-based tasks.
- Interacting with and reporting to clients and senior managers at the firm
- Technical report writing.
- Participating in technical meetings with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
Please email your resume to Chelsey Reimer at creimer@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
