Environmental Operations Advisor

Brunel; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an Environmental Operations Advisor for a 1-year contract in Lloydminster, SK. The role focuses on environmental expertise for upstream oil and gas operations and regulatory compliance. Office and field-based work, maternity leave coverage, commuting distance required.

Responsibilities include monitoring programs, incident response, remediation, and liaison with regulators and landowners. Requires relevant degree and 2+ years of experience; valid driver’s license and ability to

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Agrology, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with a recognized professional association (P.Ag., R.T.Ag., P.Biol., or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of environmental experience supporting oil and gas operations.
• Experience managing environmental incidents, remediation programs, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan and/or Alberta environmental regulations and industry best practices.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental stewardship initiatives and contaminated sites management programs.
• Provide environmental guidance and support to field operations and development teams.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs, including soil, groundwater, surface water, vegetation, and air monitoring activities.
• Coordinate environmental incident response activities, including spills, releases, non-routine flaring events, and associated regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead spill remediation projects from initial response through regulatory closure.
• Support field construction and development activities through environmental planning, regulatory notifications, hydrostatic test notifications, and compliance support.
• Coordinate environmental contractors and technical specialists to ensure effective execution of environmental programs.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and documentation to support inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, contractors, and landowners.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering

Registration eligibility with a professional association (P.Ag., R.T.Ag., P.Biol.)

Job description

Environmental Operations Advisor

Location: Lloydminster, SK

Type: 1-year contract

Pay Rate Range: $50/h - $75/h (depending on experience)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Contract Environmental Operations Advisor to support upstream oil and gas operations in the Lloydminster region. Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, Environmental Operations, this role will provide environmental expertise and guidance to operations and development teams while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company standards. As the environmental subject matter expert for assigned assets, you will play a key role in environmental monitoring, incident response, remediation activities, and regulatory compliance programs. This position offers a combination of office and field-based work and is ideal for an environmental professional who enjoys collaborating with operations teams in a dynamic environment. This is a 1-year contract opportunity supporting maternity leave coverage. The successful candidate must reside within commuting distance of Lloydminster.

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental stewardship initiatives and contaminated sites management programs.
• Provide environmental guidance and support to field operations and development teams.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs, including soil, groundwater, surface water, vegetation, and air monitoring activities.
• Coordinate environmental incident response activities, including spills, releases, non-routine flaring events, and associated regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead spill remediation projects from initial response through regulatory closure.
• Support field construction and development activities through environmental planning, regulatory notifications, hydrostatic test notifications, and compliance support.
• Coordinate environmental contractors and technical specialists to ensure effective execution of environmental programs.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and documentation to support inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, contractors, and landowners.

Qualifications

Required

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Agrology, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with a recognized professional association (P.Ag., R.T.Ag., P.Biol., or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of environmental experience supporting oil and gas operations.
• Experience managing environmental incidents, remediation programs, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan and/or Alberta environmental regulations and industry best practices.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities.

Preferred

• Approximately 4 years of relevant environmental experience within upstream oil and gas operations.
• Direct field experience supporting operational and development activities.
• Experience coordinating environmental contractors and consultants.

Additional Requirements

This position is classified as safety sensitive. The successful contractor will be required to complete and successfully pass pre-access screening requirements, including:

• Medical assessment
• Alcohol and drug testing
• Driver's abstract review