Senior Environmental Professional (Account Manager)

SynergyAspen Environmental Inc.; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Fort St. John is seeking a Senior Environmental Practitioner / Account Manager. You will coordinate client portfolios, lead environmental projects, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in environmental consulting and project management experience, along with a relevant technical degree. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive extended health benefits

Profit sharing bonus

Flexible work schedules

Remote work flexibility

Pet friendly offices

Qualifications

• 15+ years in contaminated sites/reclamation/natural sciences experience.
• 8+ years of project management experience.
• Possesses an accredited professional designation or ability to acquire one.
• Experience managing large portfolios and technically complex projects.
• Commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental field work programs.
• Manage client portfolios in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare work plans and cost estimates.
• Mentor and train staff.
• Ensure billable targets are met.

Skills

Client communication

Project management

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Technical diploma or degree in a related discipline

Job description

Overview

SynergyAspen's purpose is to reduce our clients’ environmental footprint. We are a growing environmental consulting firm that provides clients with exceptional service and value, and our employees with meaningful careers. Our areas of expertise include contaminated sites, reclamation, and natural sciences work.

Role

The primary function of the Senior Environmental Practitioner / Account Manager is to coordinate and/or manage client portfolios in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead remediation and reclamation environmental field work programs.
• Client communication.
• Prepare work plans and cost estimates.
• Prepare and organize the execution of proposals.
• Mentor and train staff; ensure work is done safely and correctly.
• Manage, review and sign-off on technical reports.
• Review and sign-off invoices to clients, while managing and forecasting budgets.
• Ensure billable targets are met for yourself and your direct reports.
• Expand services with existing clients.
• Undertake occasional travel to Calgary, Fort St. John, Port Moody, or other destinations as needed.
• Provide excellent levels of service to our internal and external clients.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant contaminated sites/reclamation/natural sciences experience in environmental consulting in BC, with 8+ years of project management experience.
• Technical diploma or degree in a related discipline.
• Possesses a recognized accredited professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag. etc.) recognized in BC, or the ability to acquire one.
• Experience in contaminated sites, with extensive knowledge of BCER Regulations.
• Experience managing large portfolios, technically complex projects, managing budgets > $2M/year, and overseeing cost controls.
• Experience managing and dealing with clients in a professional and timely manner.
• Experience managing a team, while providing training and mentorship to juniors.
• Energy, intelligence, and integrity. Your drive for exceptional client experience is relentless.
• Reliable attention to details that matter most, accuracy driven, and professional organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety.

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company. Successful candidates may be required to submit reference checks, criminal background checks, and education verification.

We thank all interested applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What SynergyAspen Offers You

• An opportunity to be a leader in the adoption and use of technology for an environmental consulting company with the purpose of reducing our clients’ environmental footprint.
• An opportunity to expand your expertise, and work for a company with integrity of purpose.
• An opportunity to develop your career in a growing company from three (3) different office locations (Fort St. John & Port Moody, BC and Calgary, AB).
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive extended health benefits.
• Eligibility for educational and professional membership dues reimbursements.
• Eligibility for profit sharing bonus.
• External and internal training budget.
• Flexible work schedules and time-off options (banked time and unpaid time-off).
• Business-casual dress code.
• Pet friendly offices.
• Remote work flexibility.