Environmental Reclamation Coordinator

Vertex Resource Group; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP Plan

Professional dues covered

PD training costs covered

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Vertex Resource Group is seeking a full-time Environmental Reclamation (Site Closure) Coordinator to join our Environmental Team in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The role focuses on reclamation and site-closure activities for upstream oil and gas projects, ensuring regulatory closure and cost-effective project delivery.

The successful candidate will manage DSAs, Schedule B reports, and RCAs, coordinating field staff and liaising with clients and regulators to achieve closure outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher education related to reclamation, environmental sciences, biology or other related disciplines.
• Minimum 4 to 7 years of environmental work experience in detailed site assessments, reclamation and site closure.
• Experience with Alberta reclamation regulatory framework and Schedule B reports is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and execute reclamation and site closure programs.
• Coordinate field and reporting staff; oversee complex sites and client liaison.
• Review and sign off on Detailed Site Assessments, Schedule Bs and Reclamation assessments.
• Support RCAs and Acknowledgement of Reclamation (AORs) submissions; ensure regulatory closure.
• Mentor and coach junior environmental staff; promote safety and compliance.

Skills

Reclamation expertise

Environmental assessments

Project management

Field operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma or higher in reclamation / environmental sciences

Job description

VERSATILITY. EXPERTISE.

With these two words, Vertex makes the promise that we will always be versatile in developing solutions to our clients’ unique needs and that we will always demonstrate expertise in our designated fields.

Since 1962, Vertex has been a leading North American provider of environmental services. With over 60 years of expertise, Vertex helps clients achieve their development goals through our versatile suite of services. From the initial site selection, consultation and regulatory approval, through the construction, operation and maintenance phases, to conclusion and environmental cleanup, Vertex offers a diverse range of services throughout the life cycle of our clients’ projects.

OVERVIEW

Vertex is currently accepting applications for a full-time Environmental Reclamation (Site Closure) Coordinator with a focus on reclamation to join our Environmental Team in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing upstream oil and gas projects in accordance with Vertex guidelines and project scopes. This role will focus on reclamation and site-closure activities. This individual will play a critical role in the execution of all aspects of the project while delivering a cost-effective approach that exceeds our client’s expectations.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or higher education related to reclamation, environmental sciences, biology or other related disciplines
• Minimum 4 to 7 years of environmental work experience in detailed site assessments, reclamation and site closure.

• Proven ability to manage large-scale reclamation and site closure programs, with strong organizational, coordination, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate capacity to successfully oversee complex projects, balance competing priorities, allocate resources effectively, and support clients in achieving their ultimate objective of regulatory closure.
• Extensive understanding and experience with reclamation and site closure programs in Alberta with experience in Saskatchewan and British Columbia considered an asset.
• Ability to review, approve, and sign off on Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs) and Reclamation Assessments, and Schedule B reports in Alberta, experience in Saskatchewan, and British Columbia (Schedule B Reports) considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta's reclamation regulatory framework, including the 2010 Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities and Specified Enactment Direction 002: Application Submission Requirements and Guidance for Reclamation Certificates for Well Sites and Associated Facilities, to guide reclamation activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and support successful site closure outcomes.
• Extensive experience with reclamation applications in OneStop, including related submissions, dispositions, dead-ending, supplemental information requests, Statements of Concern, and application cancellations.
• Experience communicating with landowners, occupants, regulatory agencies, government departments, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and industry stakeholders—including the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA)—to address concerns, obtain approvals, and achieve reclamation and site closure objectives.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance throughout Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation programs, Records of Site Condition (RoSCs), and DSAs, including adherence to applicable provincial legislation, guidelines, and reclamation criteria.
• Strong knowledge of Saskatchewan's reclamation regulatory framework, including Directives PNG016 and PNG018, to guide reclamation activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and support successful site closure outcomes is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Reclamation Applications and the Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines (CEQGs) as they apply to Indigenous Oil and Gas Canada (IOGC) site closure and reclamation programs is considered an asset.
• Knowledge, familiarly to review and sign off on review and sign off on Surface Lease Environmental Audits is considered an asset.

• Willingness to work in the field and travel within Western Canada, as required
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop/manage and execute reclamation and site closure programs, coordinate field and reporting staff, oversee complex sites, balance priorities, allocate resources effectively, and support clients in achieving regulatory closure

• Program oversight to include invoicing, cost tracking, and client liaison
• Support all scopes of reclamation including large earthworks programs to minor reclamation scopes (i.e. fence removal, re-seeding, etc.)
• Technical review and sign off on Detailed Site Assessments, Schedule Bs and Reclamation assessment
• Technical review and submission of Reclamation Certificate Application (RCAs) and Acknowledgement of Reclamation (AORs)
• Support Vertex teams on assessment and remediation programs, as required, and as workload dictates
• Active stewardship of Vertex and client safety programs is expected
• Mentor and coach junior environmental staff

LOCATION

This position will be based out of Sherwood Park, Alberta.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Compensation is commensurate with education and experience
• A comprehensive benefit package is provided
• RRSP Plan
• All Professional dues and PD training costs covered by Vertex
• Full suite of internal services teams to support our technical staff, including reporting, geomatics, fleet and logistics, human resources department, and IT team
• Opportunities for advancement and growth across a range of sectors and project types

With a track record of success, Vertex provides a fast-paced environment where people thrive. We recognize that each member brings a valuable skill set to the Vertex team and we make health, safety and community well-being a priority by supporting numerous endeavors at each of our locations across North America.

At Vertex, we value teamwork through collaboration and provide support across the entire organization.