Environmental Project Lead

Recruitment By Design; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Contaminated Sites Project Manager to join their Vancouver team. This permanent, full-time, hybrid position offers a base salary of $90k to $120k, dependent on experience, alongside a competitive vacation and benefits package. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience, a degree in a science related to the environment, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include managing environmental investigations and providing mentorship to team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related environmental science field is essential.
• Professional designation or eligibility to obtain one within 6 months is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Contaminated Sites and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead various environmental investigation projects independently.
• Prepare budgets and execute environmental investigation programs.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure project progress.
• Monitor project budgets and performance for optimal results.

Skills

Project management

Environmental regulations knowledge

Client communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Chem, P.Ag, R.P.Bio)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Our client, a leading environmental consulting firm, is seeking a Contaminated Sites Project Manager to join their Burnaby team. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid position, offering a base salary of $90k-$120k, depending on experience, along with a competitive vacation and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and lead a variety of Environmental Investigation projects, such as Phase I and II (or Stage 1 and 2) assessments, Detailed Site Investigation, remediation, sampling programs, and supplemental investigations;
• Prepare the scoping, budgets, and execution of environmental investigations, environmental management programs and plans including research, guidance on field programs, and technical report writing and review;
• Provide mentorship and support for our Site investigation team members;
• Engage with clients, subcontractors and third-party stakeholders, providing clear communications on complex issues to move projects forward;
• Work alongside our internal business unit to create innovative solutions to support achieving our client’s business objectives;
• Maintain systems for recording and tracking all project documentation using project management software to ensure organized and accessible records;
• Monitor and review project budgets and expenses to ensure optimal project performance;
• Ensure staff meet, maintain, or exceed health and safety requirements, and foster an environment that prioritizes safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a science field related to the environment, including Environmental Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, etc.
• A Professional designation, or the ability to obtain registration within 6 months as a P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Chem, P.Ag or R.P.Bio. is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in Contaminated Sites, including at least two years in a project coordination or management role.
• Working knowledge of the BC Environmental Management Act and Contaminated Sites Regulations, as well as the supporting protocols and technical guidance documents.

Please email your resume to Chelsey Reimer at [e-mail] for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.