Environmental Remediation Specialist

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Manitoba is seeking Environmental Remediation Specialists to manage projects addressing public safety and environmental concerns. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science, project management experience, and strong communication skills. The positions offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health coverage and a pension plan.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and maternity leave

Defined pension plan

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in an environmental field.
• Experience in site remediation and project management.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for remediation of contaminated sites across Manitoba.
• Manage and coordinate remediation projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support public safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Data evaluation

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Manitoba government is seeking multiple Environmental Remediation Specialists to join the Department of Environment and Climate Change. This recruitment includes two permanent positions and two term positions (appointments ending in 2030). In addition, two more term positions are currently under review, with terms expected to end in 2029. The role supports Environmental Programs and Remediation within the Environmental Programs and Remediation Branch, addressing environmental and public safety concerns at sites such as orphaned and abandoned mines, contaminated sites, and quarry rehabilitation across Manitoba.

Position(s): EO3 Environment Officer 3; Regular/full-time and Term/full-time; Locations: Winnipeg, MB and various rural locations in MB; Salary: EO3 $68,352.00 - $95,152.00 per year. Closing Date: October 5, 2025.

Duties

Reporting to the program manager in each unit, the Environmental Remediation Specialist will be responsible for the remediation of quarries, contaminated sites or orphaned mine sites across Manitoba. This includes project management, contract management, and coordination of remediation projects within the branch.

Responsibilities

• Remediation, rehabilitation, site management and monitoring work to reduce environmental and health risks, support public safety, protect prior investments in infrastructure, and reduce the province\'s environmental liability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage programs and operational guidelines within the Environmental Programs and Remediation Branch.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline with relevant work experience in an environmental field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience in site remediation including a variety of remedial options and treatment technologies, remediation project management, environmental monitoring and site management.
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write technical reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to research, and make recommendations to improve programs and policies, and to maintain operational guidelines.
• Experience in the evaluation and analysis of scientific data, reports, and technical documents.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision with strong organizational and time management skills.

Desired:

• Working knowledge of environmental legislation such as the Environment Act, Contaminated Sites Remediation Act, Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act, or the Mines and Mineral Act.
• Experience in contract management, managing government-funded programs, and/or provincial grants.
• Project management experience.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in French.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be physically capable of performing the required duties of the position such as:
  • Some exposure to potentially hazardous conditions when visiting work sites.
  • Continuous standing, continuous walking and lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.
  • Working outdoors in both winter and summer in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver\'s licence.
• Occasional overnight stays may be required when travelling to distant work sites or attending conferences or out of office meetings.
• Occasional visits to work sites within the province by ground, water or air, which may require overnight stays (possibly in a camp environment). While at outdoor work sites, exposure to heavy construction equipment, noise, dust, hand/power tools, moving equipment, slip-trip-fall, carrying/twisting, insects, excavations, chemical and assorted types of waste exposures, animals, open water, vegetation and sharp objects, work alone and remote environments.
• Some positions may require a satisfactory criminal record check.

Benefits

The Manitoba government provides an excellent benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment, sick leave, paid vacation and maternity/parental leave, and a defined pension plan.

How to Apply

Apply to Advertisement # 44554. Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Services, 600-259 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9. Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]. When applying, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months. Some candidates may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

We thank all who apply.