Environmental Scientist

Montrose Environmental Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Calgary is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Project Manager to oversee various projects and ensure compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will have at least 6 years of environmental consulting experience and a strong background in project management. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, preparing technical reports, and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a flexible work environment and a competitive hourly rate between $35 to $53 depending on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP matching

Flexibility in work hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of environmental consulting experience.
• 2 years of direct project management experience.
• Eligibility for registration in a professional organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong safety culture.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare technical correspondence and proposals.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Cost estimation

Environmental consulting

Technical report writing

Education

Degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or engineering

Tools

Workday software

Alberta Energy Regulator’s OneStop tool

Job description

Intermediate Environmental Project Manager – Calgary, AB, or surrounding area

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Work on interesting environmental projects and solve environmental challenges in your community?
• Work with a sophisticated multi‑national energy firm to deliver best in class work to help bring various legacy sites to closure?
• Be client facing, building your business development and client management experience?
• Focus on progressing your Project Management skills?
• Have the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions?
• Join a flexible work environment with the ability to work in the office or remotely when needed?
• Thrive and rise to meet challenges in a supportive, engaged and motivated work environment at a well‑respected, environmental consulting company?

As a Project Manager with technical environmental experience, you will join our Assessment, Remediation, Reclamation and Monitoring (ARRM) team. The successful applicant will be 90% office‑based and involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:

• Active participation in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture
• Act as a leader in the workplace using Montrose Standard Operating Safety and Technical Procedures
• Manage a portfolio of simple to moderately complex project scopes, schedules and budgets and coordinate with internal project teams across disciplines to facilitate delivery of high‑quality products to meet our client’s requirements
• Communicate with client’s program management team and project related stakeholders and subcontractors on technical and project management scopes
• Prepare technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, and cost estimates, including preparing sub‑contractor requests for proposals and complete proposal evaluation to present sub‑contractor with recommendations in line with client procurement standards
• Prepare technical reports with a primary focus on regulatory submissions (Record of Site Conditions, Comprehensive Site Reviews, Conceptual Site Models, Phase 1 ESA, Phase 2 ESA, RMP/RAP, Detailed Site Assessments, Remedial Summary Reports, and Remediation or Reclamation Certificate Applications)
• Function effectively within and contribute to the success of a collaborative, highly integrated team
• Proactively engage and participate in development opportunities to support your career growth
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff members

What We Are Looking For

• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology or engineering
• A minimum of six (6) years previous environmental consulting experience with a minimum of two (2) years of direct project management experience
• Eligibility for registration in or maintaining a good standing in a professional organization (e.g. AIA, ASET, APEGA)
• Self‑motivated, possess strong communication skills (verbal and written), and strong leadership skills
• Experience with estimating costs and leading site assessment and remediation programs in the oil & gas industry
• Experience writing technical reports including ESAs, RMPs, RAPs, etc.
• Willingness to provide direction and mentorship to more junior and intermediate professionals
• Experience with the Alberta Energy Regulator’s OneStop tool and working knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks in Western Canada is also an asset
• Experience with Workday software would be an asset
• A valid and clean class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry‑leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with an hourly rate range of $35 - $53, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team‑based work, and cross‑training opportunities.

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Are you the one we’re looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well‑being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre‑employment, pre‑access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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