Intermediate Reclamation Specialist - AB

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Reclamation Specialist, where you will lead environmental projects that protect natural resources. This role offers a unique blend of field and office work, allowing you to make a tangible impact on reclamation efforts across Western Canada. You'll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a culture of continuous learning while applying your expertise in environmental sciences. If you're passionate about conservation and eager to grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre- and post-construction reclamation assessments.
• At least 2 years leading reclamation-related field work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor field crews on reclamation projects.
• Support field data collection and regulatory applications.

Skills

Field skills in identification of weed species

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Ability to work in remote locations

Education

Diploma, B.Sc. or M.Sc. in environmental sciences

Tools

Canadian System of Soil Classification

Remote sensing technology

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re helping our clients protect our world’s natural resources. As a reclamation specialist, you will provide technical leadership and support on various projects throughout western Canada. Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Based out of Calgary, Edmonton, or a home office in Alberta or Saskatchewan with access to a major airport, you’ll work as part of our reclamation team to contribute to the environmental planning and permitting efforts of privately-owned infrastructure projects. We’ll rely on you to lead and mentor field crews and provide support on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll have the opportunity to work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams associated with our Western Canada Offices to lead a variety of reclamation-based field projects that may include a combination of vegetation, soil, and landscape assessments. You will support field data collection efforts, regulatory applications, and assist with the development of technical reports to company and industry standards. This position will start late in the spring with an anticipated 80% of fieldwork and 20% office work. A successful offer will be full-time or a 12-month contract depending on workload and/or skillset. Contracts have the potential of extension or conversion to full-time.

Bring your enthusiasm for learning and desire to conserve our natural resources, and we’ll help you grow!

Here's what you'll need

1. Diploma, B.Sc. or M.Sc. in environmental sciences or related field
2. Hold or be eligible to obtain a professional designation, such as P.Ag or RT.Ag
3. Demonstrated relevant experience completing various pre- and post-construction reclamation assessments (e.g., Detailed Site Assessments, Post-construction Reclamation Assessments) throughout Western Canada
4. At least 2 years' experience leading reclamation-related field work
5. Strong field skills in identification of weed species, native vegetation, and common agricultural crop-types in Alberta and Saskatchewan
6. Knowledge of common soil characteristics and classification
7. Willingness to work in the field in remote locations for extended periods of time
8. Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and suited to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
9. Strong time management skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks/projects and meet project deadlines
10. A driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract

Ideally, you’ll also have

1. Experience using the Canadian System of Soil Classification
2. Knowledge of Alberta’s 2010 Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities
3. Experience completing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments within Western Canada
4. Experience working with linear development construction programs
5. Experience using and analyzing remote sensing technology
6. Experience or interest to support other biophysical study areas such as wildlife, wetlands and/or fisheries field assessments