Environmental Specialist

SUMMIT; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit, an Earth Services Company, is actively seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to join its RRRM Division. The role will involve both office and field duties focusing on land reclamation and restoration, requiring a strong background in environmental engineering or related fields. Successful candidates will contribute to diverse projects while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to preserving and restoring natural environments across Canada and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental site assessment and reclamation (5-10 years).
• Proficient with Alberta regulations for surface reclamation.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Technical oversight and mentoring on reclamation site assessments.
• Project planning and management in field and office settings.
• Data interpretation and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

University degree or diploma in environmental engineering, agrology, conservation and reclamation, or geoscience

Job description

SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced intermediate or senior level land reclamation and restoration professional to join the Reclamation, Remediation and Risk Management (RRRM) Division as an Environmental Specialist (Competition #25-06-0711) with a primary focus on Reclamation work scopes. This is a position that will be a combination of office and field duties. The successful applicant will ideally be based out of Lloydminster. Candidates located in Calgary and Grande Prairie will also be considered.

JOB DUTIES:

You will carry out your duties in consultation with RRRM Project Managers. The primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Technical oversight, supervision, and mentoring on a variety of reclamation site assessments, wellsite, facility and pipeline surface reclamation assessment projects
• Project planning, coordination, execution and management both in field and in the office
• Vegetation monitoring assessments, Detailed Site Assessments on Forested and Peat Lands, tree plant program supervision coordination
• Proficiency assessing forested soils/vegetation and peatland classification/vegetation
• Supervision of third parties, field staff and office staff as required
• Field and reporting experience with Phase I, II, and III ESA’s
• Data interpretation, analysis and reporting
• Budget preparation and control
• Maintenance of client relationships
• Third-party stakeholder interactions
• Participation in company and client specific health and safety programs

You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic team of Professional Engineers, Geologists, Biologists, Chemists and Agrologists, technical administrators, business development and health and safety professionals, and an in-house IT department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree or diploma from a recognized institution with a specialty in environmental engineering, agrology, conservation and reclamation, or geoscience
• Five to ten years of consulting or industry experience in environmental site assessment and reclamation
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with a relevant professional organization (e.g. APEGA, APEGS, AIA, ASPB)
• Professional designation or potential to obtain professional designation from a professional association in Alberta and Saskatchewan (e.g. APEGA, APEGS, AIA, ASPB)
• Proficient with Alberta regulations and guidelines related to surface reclamation
• Proficiency with both the Alberta 2010 Forested Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities and the Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities for Peatlands (2017)
• Familiarity with BC restoration guidelines and best practices is an asset
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project team environment
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and ownership and work independently
• Excellent multitasking and problem-solving skills

Company Information

Summit, An Earth Services Company has become the industry leader in the environmental services sector with operations in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Our company focuses on offering turnkey environmental management solutions to clients across various industries.

Summit’s vision is to build a great company with exceptional people to preserve and restore our natural environment.

If your passion and experience align with this vision, then Summit is for you! Visit our website, www.summitearth.com, for job postings.

We appreciate your interest in working with Summit. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your applications and letters of interest in confidence directly to [e-mail].

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Eligibility for registration with with a relevant professional organization (e.g. APEGA, APEGS, AIA, ASPB) is required.