Intermediate Environmental Specialist

SUMMIT; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit, An Earth Services Company, is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Specialist in Canada (Calgary/Lloydminster area). The role blends office and field work with a focus on reclamation, Phase 2 ESA, and project mentorship within the RRRM Division.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in environmental site assessment and reclamation, registration eligibility with a provincial association, and familiarity with Alberta regulations. Strong writing and multitasking skills are required.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in environmental engineering, agrology, conservation & reclamation, or geoscience.
• Five to ten years of consulting or industry experience in environmental site assessment & 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 Alberta/Saskatchewan associations (e.g. APEGA, APEGS, AIA, ASPB).
• Proficient with Alberta regulations and guidelines related to surface reclamation.

Responsibilities

• Technical oversight, supervision, and mentoring on reclamation site assessments and related projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage projects in field and office.
• Conduct field work including vegetation monitoring and detailed assessments; supervise tree-plant programs.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Project oversight

Field supervision

Technical writing

Mentoring

Education

Environmental/geoscience degree

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 Intermediate Environmental Specialist (Competition #26-09-0772) with a primary focus on Reclamation and Phase 2 ESA 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 Calgary or Lloydminster, AB or surrounding area(s).

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
• Field work including, but not limited to: vegetation monitoring assessments, Detailed Site Assessments, and 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 Info:

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.

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.