Senior Environmental Specialist

Geoscience Ireland; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to lead environmental assessment projects in the upstream oil and gas sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects while managing client relationships and mentoring junior staff. With a focus on contaminated site assessments and remediation, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability goals. The position promises a collaborative work environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career can flourish. If you have a passion for environmental science and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Vacation

Wellness Initiatives

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in contaminated site assessment and remediation.
• Professional status with a recognized organization is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental assessment projects in the upstream oil and gas sector.
• Provide senior technical oversight and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Contaminated Site Assessment

Project Management

Environmental Site Assessment

Client Relationship Management

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Status (P.Eng., P.Geo., etc.)

Tools

Field Sampling Equipment

Data Analysis Software

Job description

Job Details: Senior Environmental Specialist

Full details of the job.

Job Title: Senior Environmental Specialist

Vacancy No: VN4459

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

Advert:
• Engineering, geological science, or environmental/earth science degree
• Professional status with a professional organization (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., E.I.T., G.I.T., A.Sc.T)
• Upstream oil and gas experience in northeast BC and Alberta
• Opportunity for innovative, cutting-edge work in a close-knit collaborative and engaged “One Team” environment
• Challenging career opportunities, along with personal and professional advancement
• Based in Calgary, with flexible working options

Job Description:
We’re SLR Consulting (Canada), a 500+ team of environmental/regulatory professionals across the country. We are a leading consulting firm delivering over 30 technical disciplines helping our clients reach their environmental and sustainability goals. With over 30 years of experience, we are a recognized leader in environmental and advisory solutions.

As our new Senior Environmental Specialist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. In this position, you’ll take on full project management and business development responsibilities and ensure the delivery of high-quality work to our clients. You’ll work as senior expertise to support Environmental Assessments (Phase I and II ESA) and Remediation and Reclamation programs, as well as reporting, data analysis and general due diligence works. Project locations will be focused on Alberta and northeast BC; therefore, a strong understanding and familiarity with BC and Alberta regulations is required. You’ll work closely with your clients, maintaining satisfaction and building long-term relationships, while always seeking to expand our portfolio. Building on existing key client contacts and relationships is also critical to the position.

Key Responsibilities:
You will also:
• Provide senior technical review and oversight on environmental assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects in the upstream oil and gas sector across AB and northeast BC
• Manage small technical groups and technical programs, including all facets of project delivery including effective delegation and oversight of project tasks
• Manage client relationships with a focus on growing SLR’s upstream oil and gas business, while maintaining highest level of client satisfaction
• Effectively mentor junior and intermediate staff in project management/task management skills as well as environmental site assessment
• Provide leadership through open and positive communications with all staff
• Participate in all facets of contaminated site projects including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and remediation/reclamation projects, field sampling, and reporting
• Plan, report and track schedules and budget, all as part of project financial management
You’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your success will depend on your collaborative working style, your consultative approach to clients, and your superb technical skills.

Working @ SLR:
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
• 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

Qualifications:
• Ideally a minimum of 15 years of experience in contaminated site assessment including preliminary and detailed environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation/reclamation programs
• Experience working in oil and gas, with an emphasis on upstream clients in northeast BC
• Experience with various contaminants of concern including hydrocarbons and salinity
• Experience with various remedial techniques (e.g. excavation, biological treatment, in-situ treatment/remediation, risk assessment, reclamation)
• Knowledge and practical application of health & safety requirements unique to subsurface investigations and contaminated sites
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring of staff during project delivery and for other aspects such as Health and Safety, training, and team building
• Experience with complex and varied scientific, planning and engineering assignments and assessments, requiring an understanding of a broad field of science/planning/engineering, and knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields
• Able to work independently, including ability to work alone in remote locations and adapt to conditions/resources
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geological science, or environmental science
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., E.I.T., G.I.T., A.Sc.T)
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for occasional travel to job sites/clients

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 LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities.