Intermediate Environmental Project Manager - Red Deer

Solstice Canada Corp.; Red Deer; Hybride; CAD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Excellent work/life balance

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Résumé du poste

Solstice Canada Corp. is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Project Manager to lead assessment, monitoring, remediation, and reclamation projects across western Canada. You will oversee planning, budgeting, and client relationships while mentoring junior staff and ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires 5–10 years in environmental consulting, with experience in Phase 1/2 ESAs, groundwater work, and regulatory compliance. Some travel to Alberta/BC/Saskatchewan is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science or related discipline is required.
• Professional designation is an asset and registration with a professional body is preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years in environmental consulting with project management experience.

Responsabilités

• Lead environmental assessment, monitoring, remediation, and reclamation projects.
• Manage planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors on site.
• Review data, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations.
• Support proposals, cost estimating, and business development.

Connaissances

Project management

Client relationship management

Environmental site assessments

Groundwater monitoring

Remediation projects

Budgeting & cost tracking

Proposal preparation

Formation

Environmental Science degree

Professional designation (asset)

Registration with a relevant professional association

Outils

OneStop regulatory portal

GIS

GPS

Environmental data management tools

Description du poste

Intermediate Environmental Project Manager - Red Deer

Assessment, Risk & Reclamation Full Time Red Deer County, AB

Solstice head office is in Edmonton, AB with additional locations in Calgary and Red Deer. This posting is open to candidates across all three locations.

Solstice Environmental Management has been delivering specialized environmental services across western Canada since 2002. We work collaboratively with Indigenous Nations, as well as commercial, oil and gas, and municipal development clients to support responsible land use and sustainable outcomes.

Our core purpose, reclaiming value for future generations, guides everything we do. We apply practical, science-based expertise and respect the value of local and Indigenous knowledge to help clients understand risk, manage complexity, and deliver lasting environmental solutions. At Solstice, empowered people drive results. Our interdisciplinary teams are trusted to think critically, take ownership, and adapt their approach to the unique needs of each project. We are service focused in how we work with clients and partners, and relentlessly accountable to quality, safety, and follow-through.

Our goal is to leave behind a positive legacy that goes beyond the immediate projects we complete to empower our clients with sustainable solutions.

If you're looking to join a team that values collaboration, adaptability, and meaningful impact, Solstice offers the opportunity to contribute to work that matters - today and for generations to come.

Position Overview

Solstice is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Project Manager to support and lead environmental assessment, monitoring, remediation, and reclamation projects across western Canada. This role combines project management, technical environmental expertise, client relationship management, and mentorship of junior staff.

Working closely with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, contractors, and internal project teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from planning through execution and reporting while ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Solstice's quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing environmental assessment, monitoring, remediation, and reclamation projects across a variety of industry sectors.
• Leading project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, and project execution activities.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive project management.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, and field resources.
• Reviewing, interpreting, and validating environmental data and preparing technical reports and recommendations.
• Supporting proposal development, cost estimating, and business development activities.
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to technical excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in the environmental consulting industry. Direct experience with the following is required:

• Project management and client relationship management.
• Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Groundwater monitoring, remediation projects, and spill response activities.
• Reclamation assessments and regulatory application submissions.
• Environmental monitoring and field program execution.
• Technical reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Budget development, project tracking, and proposal preparation.

Education

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Biology, Agrology, Environmental Studies, Reclamation, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline.
• Registration with a relevant professional association and working toward or holding a professional designation.
• Professional designation such as P.Ag., P.Bio., or equivalent is considered an asset.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated environmental professional who can balance technical excellence with effective project delivery and client service. They will excel in a collaborative environment and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and regulatory reporting systems, including OneStop.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with environmental field sampling methodologies, monitoring equipment, GIS, GPS, and environmental data management tools.

As well as the following skills and qualifications:

• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Technical writing, data interpretation, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and team members.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and project requirements.

Working Conditions

• Majority office-based, with some fieldwork in diverse environmental conditions and remote locations.
• Solstice promotes an office-first environment that supports collaboration, mentorship, and team engagement, while offering flexibility where operationally appropriate.
• Periodic travel and field participation are required to support project delivery and client needs. Field work includes:
• Travel required within BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan; Alberta Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Evenings and weekends as required.
• Regular use of PPE or safety attire.
• Commonly traversing various landscapes; standing or crouching for extended periods of time.
• Training is provided for safe handling of toxic materials and hazardous equipment, situations and conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits with salary will be commensurate with experience
• Excellent work/life balance with focus on a dedicated program
• Flexible work arrangements with emphasis on an office-first, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Diverse and engaging projects
• Management and colleagues who believe in and care about the work we do

Join Solstice and help create practical environmental solutions that leave a positive legacy for future generations.