Environmental Project Manager

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to support a portfolio of remediation, reclamation, decommissioning, and compliance projects across operating assets in Alberta. The role blends hands-on field work with strong project management and regulatory knowledge.

You will lead planning, execution, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver safe, compliant, and on-schedule outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of environmental consulting and project management experience.
• Experience with remediation and reclamation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Western Canada Alberta regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Field experience and practical understanding of environmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage remediation, reclamation, decommissioning and compliance projects across multiple sites.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules and execution plans.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and service providers.
• Track budgets, timelines, milestones, and KPIs.
• Support water, waste, soil, vegetation, and site management programs.
• Ensure work complies with regulations and company standards.
• Liaise with operations, health & safety, supply chain and environmental teams.
• Review technical reports and regulatory submissions.
• Identify risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Monitor contractor performance and safety compliance.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Field experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related

Tools

MS Excel

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to support a portfolio of environmental remediation, reclamation, decommissioning, and compliance-related projects across operating assets in Alberta. This role is ideal for a hands-on environmental professional who combines strong project management skills with practical field experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing environmental projects from planning through execution, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. This position will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support environmental stewardship and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental remediation, reclamation, decommissioning, and compliance projects across multiple sites.
• Develop project scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate and oversee environmental consultants, contractors, and service providers.
• Track project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and key performance indicators.
• Support environmental compliance programs related to water, waste, soil, vegetation, and site management activities.
• Ensure environmental work is completed in accordance with applicable regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Liaise with operations, land, health and safety, supply chain, and environmental teams to support project execution.
• Review technical reports, regulatory submissions, and project documentation.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure work is executed safely and efficiently.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of environmental consulting and project management experience, with a strong focus on remediation and reclamation projects.
• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Agrology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental projects, consultants, budgets, and schedules.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements in Western Canada, particularly Alberta.
• Experience working with remediation, reclamation, soil management, water management, waste management, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Field experience and practical understanding of environmental operations are considered strong assets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional designation such as P.Geo., P.Ag., P.Bio., or P.Chem.
• Experience supporting decommissioning, closure, liability reduction, or land reclamation programs.
• Knowledge of Alberta regulatory frameworks and environmental reporting requirements.