Intermediate Environmental Scientist

LE044 Onterris Canada Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Project Manager to support Calgary-area projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, clients and regulators to deliver compliant site projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and technical reporting, with opportunities to grow within a global environmental solutions company dedicated to protecting air, water and soil while delivering practical, science-based solutions.

Qualifications

• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology or engineering.
• Six years of environmental consulting with at least two years in project management.
• Eligible for registration in a professional organization (e.g., AIA, ASET, APEGA).
• Self-motivated with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience estimating costs and leading site assessment/remediation programs in oil & gas.
• Experience writing technical reports including ESAs, RMPs, RAPs, etc.
• Experience with Alberta Energy Regulator’s OneStop tool and provincial regulatory frameworks in Western Canada is an asset.
• Valid and clean class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader in the workplace using Our 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

Skills

Project management

Budget estimation

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Technical reporting

Oil & gas familiarity

Education

Environmental science degree

Geology degree

Engineering diploma

Tools

OneStop tool

Job description

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

About Us At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Intermediate Environmental Project Manager, in our Calgary or Surrounding offices, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $35.00 to $53.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Act as a leader in the workplace using Our 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

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• 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.
• Experience with the Alberta Energy Regulator’s OneStop tool and working knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks in Western Canada is also an asset
• A valid and clean class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for individuals with disabilities.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.

As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect.

Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress.

For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.

At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth.

“Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.” - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

“There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” - Andre Richardson, Consulting

“I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” - J Esteves, R&D