Environmental Technical Specialist, Contaminated Sites

SynergyAspen Environmental; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Technical Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead initiatives aimed at reducing environmental footprints through reclamation and remediation projects. You will provide specialized technical support, manage projects, and train junior staff while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. With a commitment to integrity and client satisfaction, this position is ideal for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the environmental consulting field. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers flexible work options, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Extended Health Benefits

Educational and Professional Membership Reimbursements

Profit Sharing Eligibility

Flexible Work Schedules

Business-Casual Dress Code

Pet Friendly Offices

Remote Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contaminated sites and reclamation.
• Possesses a recognized professional designation in BC.

Responsibilities

• Review technical reports and provide feedback.
• Plan and provide cost estimates for investigations.
• Conduct technical training sessions for staff.

Skills

Contaminated Sites Management

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Writing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Technical Diploma or Degree in Related Discipline

Accredited Professional Designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo)

Job description

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Environmental Technical Specialist, Contaminated Sites

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 address our clients’ reclamation and remediation site 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.