Environmental Professional Contaminated Sites Project Coordinator - North

Environmental Professional Contaminated Sites Project Coordinator - North; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an environmental professional to advance as a Contaminated Sites Project Coordinator within our Site Investigation and Remediation team, focusing on coordinating site assessments, remediation, and risk management projects for federal clients or projects in northern environments.

The role includes developing scopes of work, estimating costs, coordinating field crews and subcontractors, and producing regulatory-compliant reports.

Qualifications

• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Experience with contaminated site investigations/remediation in northern environments.
• Understanding of PFAS investigation/remediation methods.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety across projects.
• Develop scopes of work and cost estimates to execute Phase I ESA, Phase II ESAs, remediation plans, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate sub-contractors to execute scopes of work.
• Conduct field work and mentor field staff.
• Liaise with field staff and leaders during project execution.
• Analyze data and prepare regulatory-compliant technical reports.
• Participate in marketing and proposal preparation.
• Collaborate with project managers to resource projects.

Skills

Safety culture

Project coordination

Technical writing

Team mentorship

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering/Science/Geology/Hydrogeology

Job description

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic environmental professional looking to advance their career as a Contaminated Sites Project Coordinator within our growing Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team. The preferred candidate will have experience coordinating and/or managing contaminated site assessment, remediation, and risk assessment and management projects for federal clients and/or clients in northern environments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health and Safety Program.
• Create and lead a positive safety culture on all projects.
• Assist in development of detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), contaminated site investigations (i.e., i.e., Phase II ESAs), Remedial Options Analysis, Remedial Action Plans, Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plans, Regulatory Monitoring and Reporting.
• Coordinate and manage sub-contractors, as required, to execute scopes of work.
• As required, conduct and/or lead field work on complex projects and mentor field staff on field execution.
• Liaise with field staff and technical discipline leaders during project execution.
• Analyze and interpret project data and prepare technical reports that meet regulatory requirements.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities and initiatives, contribute to proposal preparation.
• Collaborate and coordinate with project managers to properly resource projects.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong safety awareness and dedication to working safely within established procedures and protocols
• Knowledge of project execution as related to contaminated site investigations and remediation in northern environments.
• Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas remediation and reclamation process.
• Understanding of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan process.
• Understanding of Provincial, Territorial, and Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines.
• Preferably familiarity and/or experience with the regulatory authorities within the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (i.e., MVLWB, SLWB, ILA, NWB).
• Preferably experience with site investigation and remediation techniques in permafrost environments.
• Preferably familiarity with investigation and remediation methods for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
• Strong technical aptitude and technical writing ability.
• Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.
• Strong organizational and written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions that can be defended.
• Travel may be required for the purpose of overseeing field crews, participating in off-site meetings, or training.

Education and Experience

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or Hydrogeology.

Registered, or have the ability to register, with Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG).

Minimum five (5) years of experience on federal site investigation and remediation projects or projects located in northern environments.

Demonstrated commitment to health and safety policies and procedures.

This position may involve a combination of field and office work. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Fieldwork may include travel (road or air) and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Evening and weekend work may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.