Manager, Environmental and Asset Retirement Liabilities

Sproule ERCE; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and personal days

Employee ownership potential

Health and dental insurance

Health spending account

Annual discretionary bonus

RRSP matching contributions

Job summary

Sproule ERCE in Calgary seeks a Manager, Environmental and Asset Retirement Liabilities to join our Asset Management team. You will lead environmental compliance, ARO data management, remediation, reclamation, and closure activities across wells, facilities, and pipelines for multiple clients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field, 15+ years in environmental consulting or project management, and strong leadership, client and vendor management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field.
• P.Ag. or P.Bio. designation strongly preferred.
• 15+ years in environmental consulting or project management in oil & gas or similar.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) data and forecasts.
• Oversee remediation, reclamation, and closure for wells, facilities, pipelines.
• Develop risk-based environmental strategies and site-closure prioritization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across programs and reporting.
• Standardize reporting dashboards for Liability Management across clients.
• Lead complex environmental projects and vendor oversight.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences / Biology / Agriculture

P.Ag. or P.Bio. designation

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Accumap

Abadata

OneStop

DDS

Job description

We empower energy companies and financial stakeholders to make confident, strategic decisions. Through deep technical, commercial, and operational expertise, we deliver authoritative analyses for asset valuation, regulatory reporting, portfolio optimization, and capital allocation, helping clients around the world unlock value, manage risk, and drive long-term profitability.

We approach every challenge with deep expertise, real-world experience, and relentless curiosity. Building on what we’ve learned, we deliver solutions that drive sustainable growth within an evolving energy system.

The Position

Our Asset Management Business Unit is growing. We manage the engineering, production operations, liability closure, financial accounting, production accounting, land, HSE, and regulatory oversight of junior to mid-sized E&P companies ranging from 100 to 8,000 BOE per day.

Sproule ERCE is seeking an energetic, self‑motivated, and proficient Manager, Environmental and Asset Retirement Liabilities to join our Asset Management team reporting to the Head of Liability Management. This role supports Sproule ERCE across multiple clients, managing all aspects relating to environmental compliance, ARO data management, remediation, reclamation, and closure activities across wells, facilities, and pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and maintain precise Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) data, ensuring alignment with financial forecasts and operational lifecycle stages.
• Oversee Sproule ERCE’s Asset Management remediation and reclamation projects for wells, facilities, and pipeline assets, including both operated and non‑operated licenses.
• Develop and implement risk‑based environmental strategies focused on ARO management, prioritization of site closures, and liability reduction.
• Support environmental compliance and regulatory programs to ensure full adherence to relevant regulations.
• Prepare and submit records of site condition reports, remedial action plans, and corrective action plans to ensure compliance.
• Standardize reporting frameworks and summary dashboards for Liability Management and Environmental programs across multiple Asset Management clients. Implement key processes and related workflow improvements and quality assurance.
• Lead technically complex initiatives such as site remediation, groundwater monitoring, land reclamation, and compliance with water crossing regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams including operations, engineering, finance, and surface land to embed environmental considerations into overall business planning and decision‑making.
• Translate regulatory and technical risks into clear financial and operational insights for client senior leadership and ownership stakeholders.
• Provide management and technical direction on all Sproule ERCE managed closure activities and environmental aspects across multiple clients.
• Support Managing Director and Head of Liability Management in planning client’ annual ARO targets, budget allocation, and reports with detailed analysis, forecasting, and lessons learned.
• Project manage and/or support client and asset due diligence reviews with remediation, reclamation, and environmental considerations including land‑use, regulatory compliance, equipment decommissioning, and pipeline abandonment obligations. Assist in evaluating risks and ensuring adherence to all related environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Develop comprehensive liability management strategies based on AER Directives 020, 088 and Alberta Environmental Site Assessment Standards.
• Work with Senior Regulatory, Environmental and Closure Technician to generate and approve Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documents. Review, approve, and track costs associated with project expenditures. Report workplan progress versus budget clients to ensure alignment with ARO targets.
• Lead and manage opportunities related to government programs focused on site closure and funding acquisition. Drive proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and compliance to secure and execute government funding effectively.
• Oversee vendor management with respect to remediation and reclamation programs.
• Participate in industry stakeholder groups and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry best practices to ensure compliance and provide leading‑edge knowledge to projects.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that empowers project teams to succeed in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting.
• Exhibit professional maturity, ethical conduct, and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Agriculture, or other applied sciences.
• P.Ag. (Professional Agrologist) or P.Bio. (Professional Biologist) designation strongly preferred.
• Extensive related work experience (15+ years) in environmental consulting or project management within oil & gas or similar heavy industrial sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations, including AER, EPEA, BCER, MER, and Federal regulations such as IOGC.
• Familiarity with regulatory and reporting requirements across Western Canadian provinces.
• Working knowledge of Accumap, Abadata, OneStop, AER regulations databases, and Data Delivery System (DDS).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Possesses a strong understanding of ARO accounting principles and compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership capabilities managing complex environmental programs, including project and team management.
• Strong client and vendor management skills focused on cost control and quality assurance.
• Strong business development and client relationship management experience in professional services or consulting considered an asset.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic, risk‑based environmental management plans.
• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations, ARO accounting, and liability management.
• Expertise in environmental compliance frameworks and regulatory reporting.
• Experience managing complex environmental remediation, reclamation, and closure projects.
• Ability to develop financial and operational insights from technical and regulatory data.
• Proficient in relevant regulatory and operational software tools.
• Strong project management and vendor oversight skills.
• Capacity to standardize and improve reporting and compliance processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• High degree of reliability, professionalism, and accountability.
• Continuously seek to develop personal skills and capabilities.
• Capacity to manage concurrent client deliverables and competing deadlines successfully.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player with proven judgment to handle complex and confidential situations with tact and discretion.
• Client‑centric mindset focused on consistently adding value to client engagements.

Other Benefits

• Paid vacation and personal days.
• Sproule ERCE is 100% employee‑owned with potential for share ownership.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Health spending account and wellness plan.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
• Employer‑matched RRSP contributions.

This position will be based at Sproule ERCE’s office in Calgary. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.sproule-erce.com.