Intermediate / Senior Environmental Specialist

Summitearth; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional to oversee reclamation site assessments in Grande Prairie, Canada. The role involves project planning, budget management, and technical supervision, requiring a degree in environmental science and significant industry experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Alberta's regulations concerning surface reclamation and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of consulting or industry experience in environmental site assessment and reclamation.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with a relevant professional organization.
• Proficiency with Alberta and BC environmental regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical oversight and mentoring on reclamation site assessments.
• Coordinate and manage projects both in the field and office.
• Conduct vegetation monitoring assessments and detailed site assessments.

Skills

Technical oversight

Project planning and coordination

Environmental site assessment

Analytical and technical writing

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of Alberta regulations

Education

University degree or diploma in environmental engineering, agrology, conservation and reclamation, or geoscience

Job description

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