Environmental Project Manager

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Practitioner / Project Manager to lead environmental projects aimed at reducing clients' ecological footprints. This role involves managing site assessments, liaising with clients and regulators, and mentoring staff. With a commitment to safety and excellence, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental consulting and project management. Join a growing firm that values integrity, offers competitive compensation, and supports professional development through training and flexible work arrangements. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the environmental sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive Extended Health Benefits

Profit Sharing Bonus

Flexible Work Schedules

Educational Reimbursements

Business-Casual Dress Code

Pet Friendly Offices

Remote Work Flexibility

Training Budget

Qualifications

• 8+ years in environmental consulting with 5+ years in project management.
• Technical diploma or degree in a related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage environmental site assessment projects.
• Prepare work plans, cost estimates, and manage field work programs.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Technical Writing

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Technical Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science

Accredited Professional Designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo)

Job description

Office Location: Fort St. John & Port Moody, BC / Calgary, AB

Pay Range: $48.08 to $55.29/hour (Approximately $100,000 to $115,000 per annum)

The ideal candidate will be based out of our Fort St. John office, with the option to work from home on Fridays in line with our office schedule.

Overview

SynergyAspen's purpose is to reduce our clients’ environmental footprint. We are a growing environmental consulting firm that provides clients with exceptional service and value, and our employees with meaningful careers. Our areas of expertise include contaminated sites, reclamation, and natural sciences work.

The primary function of the Environmental Practitioner / Project Manager is to coordinate and / or manage a variety of environmental site assessment and remediation projects across BC.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Client communication.
• Prepare work plans and cost estimates.
• Manage remediation and reclamation environmental field work programs.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of proposals.
• Mentor and train staff; ensure work is done safely and correctly.
• Manage, review and sign-off on technical reports.
• Liaise with regulators, contractors and other third parties.
• Prepare and issue invoices to clients.
• Maintain billable targets as set by CEO / COO.
• Undertake occasional travel to Calgary, Fort St. John, Port Moody, or other destinations as needed.
• Provide excellent levels of service to our internal and external clients.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications for Environmental Project Manager

• 8+ years of relevant contaminated sites/reclamation/natural sciences experience in environmental consulting in BC, with 5+ years of project management experience.
• Technical diploma or degree in a related discipline.
• Possesses a recognized accredited professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag. etc.) recognized in BC, or the ability to acquire one.
• Experience in contaminated sites, with extensive knowledge of BCER Regulations.
• Experience in managing technically complex projects, working with a dynamic team, and overseeing cost controls.
• Energy, intelligence, and integrity. Your drive for exceptional client experience is relentless.
• Experience managing and working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Reliable attention to details that matter most, accuracy driven, and professional organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety.

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company. Successful candidates may be required to submit reference checks, criminal background checks, and education verification.

We thank all interested applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What SynergyAspen Offers You

• An opportunity to be a leader in the adoption and use of technology for an environmental consulting company with the purpose of reducing our clients’ environmental footprint.
• An opportunity to expand your expertise, and work for a company with integrity of purpose.
• An opportunity to develop your career in a growing company from three (3) different office locations (Fort St. John & Port Moody, BC and Calgary, AB).
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive extended health benefits.
• Eligibility for educational and professional membership dues reimbursements.
• Eligibility for profit sharing bonus.
• External and internal training budget.
• Flexible work schedules and time-off options (banked time and unpaid time-off).
• Business-casual dress code.
• Pet friendly offices.
• Remote work flexibility.