Environmental Project Manager

WSP; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Contaminated Sites Project Manager to lead project teams in ensuring the safe remediation of contaminated sites. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 8 years of relevant experience. The role encompasses managing client relationships and developing health and safety plans. Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of environmental regulations are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a lasting impact in environmental management.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Opportunity for career development

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Sound understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Strong business acumen and financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and prepare health and safety plans.
• Manage client relationships and collaborate across teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to environmental scientists.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Health and safety procedures

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Soil and groundwater sampling tools

Job description

WSP has a new opportunity for a Contaminated Sites Project Manager to join our Remediation Program Management team based in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and Calgary. This new opportunity will require you to manage risk and closure of contaminated sites. You will design and oversee field work related to monitoring, investigating, and remediating contaminated sites impacted by hydrocarbons (diesel, gasoline, crude oil, etc.), fertilizers, and metals, as well as prepare technical reports. It is expected that you are self-motivated and will demonstrate strong time management and communication skills.

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Our Flexible Work Policy recognizes the importance of balance in our lives and encourages you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

What you can expect to do here:

• Create a safe and positive environment for colleagues.
• Lead a project team and take on responsibilities including:
  • Preparing health and safety plans and emergency response plans.
  • Preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
  • Scheduling of field staff and subcontractors.
  • Report writing including preparing conclusions and recommendations.
  • Project accounting, tracking and reporting requirements to the terms of reference under WSP’s Master Services Agreements.
  • Training junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation, etc.
  • Training staff on site-specific health and safety.
• Manage client relationships.
• Collaborate across the national RPM team and WSP.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to environmental scientists.
• Develop a personal career development plan with specific goals to achieve your career aspirations.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (sciences and/or Engineering).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety-conscious attitude.
• An analytical mind; someone who is able to make recommendations on the next steps for client sites.
• Strong business acumen and financial management experience, developing, tracking, and forecasting on annual budgets.
• Previous experience with soil and groundwater sampling and remediation.
• Understanding of the Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Environmental regulations.
• Professional designation is preferred.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector will be an asset.

Preference will be given to those individuals with more extensive experience with respect to soil and groundwater monitoring programs, Phase I and II environmental site assessments, site remediation, and provincial regulations.