Senior Environmental Consultant (REG)

North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc.; Regina; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their Reclamation and Remediation Team. This role involves developing and implementing reclamation plans, overseeing complex projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The company fosters a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth, including paid training and educational programs. With a commitment to environmental sustainability and a diverse workforce, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field while enjoying flexible working arrangements and competitive compensation. If you're passionate about environmental science and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-based bonus programs

Comprehensive health benefit package

Paid training and educational programs

Reimbursement of professional fees

Attendance at conferences and industry events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting experience in remediation and reclamation.
• Strong knowledge of upstream oil and gas regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reclamation and remediation plans.
• Oversee assessment and remediation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and implement safety programs.

Skills

Remediation experience

Reclamation experience

Environmental science knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Vegetation identification

Soil characterization

Technical report writing

Ability to work outdoors

Education

Technical Diploma in Environmental Science

University Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc. is an employee-owned, progressive environmental company that specializes in providing environmental management and consulting services. Since our inception in 2002, North Shore has grown and succeeded throughout western and northern Canada by providing cost efficient and effective solutions to the complex environmental challenges faced by today’s industries. By keeping in line with our core values as well as maintaining focus on both our employee and industry relationships, North Shore will continue to be a leader amongst its peers.

We offer our employees a team-based working environment with flexible working arrangements, attractive compensation and field work incentives, performance-based bonus programs, a comprehensive health benefit package, and numerous paid perks. North Shore promotes and encourages its employees to continue their career advancement through continuous education, competency development, and memberships within recognized professional organizations. Furthermore, North Shore provides generous support to its employees through paid training and educational programs, reimbursement of annual professional fees, and ensuring regular attendance opportunities at various conferences and industry events.

North Shore is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant for our Reclamation and Remediation Team, based out of Regina, Saskatchewan. Remote work agreements will also be considered for individuals based out of southeastern Saskatchewan.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing reclamation and remediation plans on abandoned upstream oil and gas wellsites
• Overseeing the completion of assessment, groundwater, remediation, and reclamation projects
• Preparing and/or peer review of technical reports and documents
• Collaboration with Project Managers with the oversight of client budgets, tracking project status, and making recommendations to progress sites towards regulatory closure
• Coordinate with clients and staff to execute Environmental Site Assessments (Phase 1 ESAs, Phase 2 ESAs), vegetation assessments, groundwater monitoring programs, reclamation programs, Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs), Landowner Acknowledgements Forms (LAFs), and Acknowledgement of Reclamation (AOR) documents
• Work closely and develop relationships with landowners, client operations, government regulatory personnel, and other stakeholders
• Work closely with interdisciplinary groups (Technical Resource Group, Data Management Group, Biophysical team, and Vegetation Management team) to successfully execute client projects and programs
• Provide mentorship, support, and training to junior and intermediate staff
• Implement corporate and client safety programs
• Coordinating and supervising heavy equipment and other third-party contractors as required
• Ensuring that project requirements are met in a timely and effective manner
• Support other environmental service line projects, as required

Qualifications

• A minimum 10 years of consulting experience related to remediation, reclamation, or environmental science
• Technical Diploma or University Degree in environmental science or related discipline
• Experience with the utilization of the Saskatchewan upstream petroleum site soil remediation criteria
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of the upstream oil and gas regulatory requirements in Saskatchewan
• Experience in the execution and supervision of Phase 2 ESAs and remediation projects in Saskatchewan
• Strong vegetation identification and soil characterization skills
• Willingness to travel and be in the field as dictated by project requirements
• Excellent communication, organizational, computer, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of contaminant transport in soil, surface water, and groundwater
• Advanced technical report writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good physical health and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions
• Self-motivated and have a willingness to succeed within a team environment
• Highly organized and have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Valid driver’s license

Preference will be given to candidates with three to nine years of directly related experience in the upstream oil and gas industry. Previous experience with managing various assessment, reclamation, and remediation projects will also be considered an asset. Compensation will be based upon candidate experience.

North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc. supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and reflective of all staff and clients. North Shore strives to build diversity among our staff to increase our ability to provide high quality service to our diverse client base.

Please submit your resume at https://www.northshoreenv.com/apply/. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. For more information about North Shore, please visit our website at www.northshoreenv.com.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.