Environmental Consultant

PGL; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Calgary is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join their team. The role requires fieldwork experience in contaminated site assessments, ideally in Alberta, and strong client service skills. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience supervising contractors. Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements offered.

Benefits

Employee and Owner Profit Share Program

Flexible work arrangements

Annual training budget

3 weeks’ vacation

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3 - 6 years of consulting experience in Alberta.
• Ability to register as a professional in-training in Alberta.
• Experience with Phase I ESAs, soil and groundwater testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site sampling and environmental monitoring.
• Supervise remediation and drilling contractors.
• Prepare reports and manage project responsibilities.

Skills

Client service skills

Fieldwork experience

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

EsDat

gINT

Job description

Overview

Advancing People, Environment and Business! Does that statement resonate with you? Do you enjoy working with an engaged team towards a common goal? Do you regularly question the norm and come up with creative solutions to problems? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, we might have the perfect role for you!

PGL Environmental Consultants’ is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join our team. The employee will be based in our office in Calgary, AB. PGL employees work a 37.5-hour work week, and all employees have the option to work from home or the office as and when needed.

This role will be joining our dynamic and growing team in Calgary. You will be the main contributor to our contaminated sites field work within the province of Alberta, with support through our other team members across British Columbia and Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor sampling;
• Drilling investigations (Phase II ESAs);
• Environmental monitoring, including water quality sampling, construction supervision, and liaising with site personnel, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies;
• Environmental excavation and remediation;
• Budgeting, reporting;
• Reviewing policies and systems; and
• Contributing to PGL’s corporate initiatives.

You will be expected to supervise remediation and drilling contractors. Hands-on field experience will progress towards project management, directing others in the field and preparing reports. As your career develops, report writing and client contact will become important components of the position. Ideally, we are seeking candidates with strong people skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering (environmental, geological, chemical, geotechnical), Geology, Soil Science, Environmental Science, related engineering discipline or Toxicology.
• 3 - 6 years of consulting experience in Alberta with exposure to contaminated site assessments.
• Ability to register as a professional (in-training) in the Province of AB is an asset (EIT, GIT, AIT, etc.).
• Comfortable working on job sites (including but not limited to construction sites, gas stations, around traffic and heavy equipment).
• Experience with Phase I ESAs, soil and groundwater testing, and hydrogeology in Alberta.
• Knowledge and understanding of Ground Disturbance is considered an asset.
• Experience with contractor coordination and permitting for Phase II ESAs is considered an asset.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office suite products. Knowledge of EsDat and gINT is an asset but not a requirement.
• Excellent internal and external client service skills.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel and work in potentially remote locations, generally in the province of AB.
• Ability to work hours based on project requirements.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 25 lbs. for short durations.

PGL Perks

• 100% Employee-owned organization;
• Employee and Owner Profit Share Program;
• Flexible work arrangements and daily work hours;
• Annual Company Retreat;
• Allowances: Cell phone, Wellness, and Costco memberships;
• Annual training and development budget;
• Salary range $65,000 – $85,000;
• 3 weeks’ vacation and paid sick time; and;
• Competitive benefits: Extended Health, Dental, STD, LTD, and Life insurance.

Note: Visit our website to apply. We will be reviewing resumes and successful candidates will be contacted via email.

About PGL

At PGL, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for every member of our team and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that our strength lies in embracing a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds. We aim to provide equal growth opportunities for all employees and celebrate differences in race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical and mental abilities.

We are a full-service environmental consulting firm with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Langley (BC), Whitby (ON), and Calgary (AB). Since 1991, PGL has provided environmental services such as contaminated site assessments, remediation, environmental impact assessments, environmental permitting, and sustainability assessments. PGL is an employee-owned company with 110+ employees, including biologists, environmental scientists and engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, agrologists, and a dynamic and customer-oriented support team.