Senior Environmental Project Manager

SLR Consulting; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Canada is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to oversee contaminated site assessments and deliver project tasks. Ideal candidates will have a degree in environmental science and over 10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on health and safety. This full-time permanent role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contaminated site work including ESAs.
• Experience with hydrocarbons, salinity, or PFAS sampling.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements specific to contaminated sites.

Responsibilities

• Delegate and oversee project tasks for technical groups.
• Communicate directly with clients for satisfaction.
• Participate in contaminated site projects including ESAs.

Skills

Project management

Environmental assessments

Client communication

Field data collection

Health & Safety leadership

Education

Degree or diploma in environmental science or related field

Job description

Senior Environmental Project Manager role at SLR Consulting (Canada), a 600+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively delegate and oversee project tasks to manage small technical groups and technical programs, including all facets of project delivery
• Communicate directly with clients to maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction
• Assist in mentoring junior and intermediate staff in project management/fieldwork/task management skills while at the same time being mentored by more senior professionals
• Provide leadership in Health and Safety through open and positive communications with all staff
• Participate in all facets of contaminated site projects including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and remediation projects, field sampling, and reporting
• Conduct field (data collection) programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, surface water, soil vapour and remediation system operation and maintenance
• Prepare remediation options analyses, remedial action plans and associated design works
• Review and analyze data, design assessment and remediation programs, and prepare technical reports
• Plan, report and track schedules and budgets, all as part of project financial management

Requirements:

• Minimum of a degree or a technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or environmental related studies
• Ideally 10+ years of experience in contaminated site work including managing and leading environmental site assessments (Phase I, II, and III ESAs), soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation programs
• Experience working in the energy sector is a significant asset
• Experience with various contaminants of concern including hydrocarbons, salinity, and/or sampling for PFAS is a significant asset
• Experience with various remediation techniques (e.g. excavation, biological treatment, in-situ treatment/remediation, risk assessment, reclamation) is an asset
• Knowledge and practical application of health & safety requirements unique to oil and gas facilities, construction sites, subsurface investigations, and contaminated sites
• Work well independently or in small teams including the ability to work alone in remote locations and adapt to conditions/resources
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., A.Sc.T, P.Tech, C.E.T etc.) preferred
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for occasional travel to job sites/client facilities

What We Offer:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.