Environmental Project Manager

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remediation Project Manager to lead efforts in closing contaminated sites. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated team of specialists, preparing critical safety and project documentation, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and contaminated site assessments, alongside a commitment to health and safety. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation in creating sustainable environments. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of environmental remediation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Professional designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive contaminated downstream sites to closure with a team.
• Prepare Health and Safety plans and cost estimates.
• Train junior staff and conduct site visits.

Skills

Contaminated Site Assessments

Project Management

Health and Safety Procedures

Client Interface

Education

University degree in Engineering

College diploma in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding a Remediation Project Managerto our group. You will be responsible for driving contaminated downstream sites to closure through your work with a close-knit team of engineering/environmental specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

Responsibilities:

• You participate in a team environment, work closely with Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers
• You prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans
• You prepare proposals and cost estimates, schedule field staff and subcontractors, compile data for, and write, reports including preparing conclusions and recommendations
• You are responsible for project accounting, tracking and reporting requirements to the terms of reference under WSP's Master Services Agreements
• You train junior staff in environmental practices and conduct site visits to ensure safety and technical requirements are meeting our high standards
• You interface with clients to ensure needs are met and projects/proposals are moving forward with quality at the forefront
• You work with and provide support to other members of the Remediation Program Management Group in sharing health and safety, project management, project completion and client service responsibilities

Qualifications:

• University degree or college diploma in engineering or environmental sciences
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and downstream experience is considered an asset
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude
• Strong field experience is considered an asset
• Understanding of the BC Environmental Management Act/Contaminated Sites Regulation
• Professional designation is preferred

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $74 000 - $95 000

WSPCanadais providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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