Environmental Technical Specialist, Contaminated Sites

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Calgary; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental consulting is seeking an Environmental Technical Specialist to join their team. This role focuses on providing specialized technical support for reclamation and remediation projects, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in the field, with a strong emphasis on leadership, training, and project management. This innovative firm is committed to reducing environmental footprints and offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible work options. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and advancing your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Extended Health Benefits

Educational and Professional Membership Dues Reimbursements

Profit Sharing

Training Budget

Flexible Work Schedules

Business-Casual Dress Code

Pet Friendly Offices

Remote Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contaminated sites/reclamation.
• Possesses an accredited professional designation recognized in BC.

Responsibilities

• Review technical reports and provide feedback.
• Plan and provide cost estimates for investigations/remediation.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Technical Writing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Technical Diploma or Degree in Related Discipline

Accredited Professional Designation (P.Eng, P.Geo, etc.)

Job description

Office Location: Fort St. John & Port Moody, BC / Calgary, AB

Pay Range: $48.07 to $55.29 per hour (Approximately $100,000 to $115,000 per annum)

We are willing to consider a fully remote role for the right candidate.

Overview

SynergyAspen's purpose is to reduce our clients’ environmental footprint. We are a growing environmental consulting firm that provides clients with exceptional service and value, and our employees with meaningful careers. Our areas of expertise include contaminated sites, reclamation, and natural sciences work.

The primary function of the Environmental Technical Specialist (Contaminated Sites) is to provide specialized technical support to our team to provide solutions to our clients’ reclamation and remediation sites challenges. The role also supports SynergyAspen in training and professional development, and research and development.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Review technical reports and provide feedback to report writers.
• Offer technical support to all staff for interpreting laws and regulations.
• Plan and provide cost estimates for soil and groundwater investigations/remediation.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of work plans and cost estimates.
• Enhance operational efficiency by updating and creating technical POPs.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes across provinces, territories, and federal levels.
• Provide project management support as needed.
• Conduct technical training sessions on various topics.
• Assist junior and intermediate staff with questions and guidance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications for Environmental Technical Specialist

• 10+ years of relevant contaminated sites/reclamation experience in environmental consulting in BC, with 5+ years of senior manager experience.
• Significant experience working on reclamation/contaminated sites projects of varying complexity.
• Technical diploma or degree in a related discipline.
• Possesses a recognized accredited professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag. etc.) recognized in BC, or the ability to acquire one.
• Knowledge of and experience with environmental standards, and regulations or guidelines and federal and provincial regulations. Primarily knowledge with the BCER Delegation Agreement, pre-reclamation, and post-reclamation assessments, and requirements relating to consultation with stakeholders.
• Experience managing a team, while providing training and mentorship to juniors.
• Energy, intelligence, and integrity. Your drive for exceptional client experience is relentless.
• Reliable attention to details that matter most, accuracy driven, and professional organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety.

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company. Successful candidates may be required to submit reference checks, criminal background checks, and education verification.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What SynergyAspen Offers You

• An opportunity to be a leader in the adoption and use of technology for an environmental consulting company with the purpose of reducing our clients’ environmental footprint.
• An opportunity to expand your expertise, and work for a company with integrity of purpose.
• An opportunity to develop your career in a growing company from three (3) different office locations (Fort St. John & Port Moody, BC and Calgary, AB).
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive extended health benefits.
• Eligibility for educational and professional membership dues reimbursements.
• Eligibility for profit sharing.
• External and internal training budget.
• Flexible work schedules and time-off options (banked time and unpaid time-off).
• Business-casual dress code.
• Pet friendly offices.
• Remote work flexibility.