Intermediate To Sr. Contaminated Sites Environmental Scientist/Project Mgr

ROY NORTHERN LAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL is an expanding progressive surface land and environmental consulting firm with an interest in oil and gas, forestry, mining, energy, and agricultural industries, as well as municipal authorities throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Canada’s north. We employ a team of over 70 staff members located in our Fairview, Calgary, Fort St. John, and Terrace offices, and we offer interdisciplinary expertise to develop environmental solutions for our clients throughout western Canada. For 40 years, we have directly assisted clients in regulatory application and have provided consulting expertise on environmental legislation, regulations and guideline compliance related to project planning, development, and reclamation. We know great things happen when smart people with equal amounts of talent and determination come together to create what could not be done alone. Help us do great things!

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Graduate of a recognized Post Secondary institution or college in the field of Chemistry or Environmental Sciences

· 3+ years of relevant contaminated sites and environmental consulting experience

· Professional designation (i.e., PGeo, PChem, or PAg) or eligible to apply

· Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office

· Current Safety Tickets (i.e., First Aid, H2S) preferred

· Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

· Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residency

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

· Excellence in project management; consistently manages projects/tasks well; able to communicate with teams

· Strong desire to mentor/develop team members and to work closely with teammates for technical support

· Practices good judgement; able to prioritize challenges and competing interests (time vs. costs vs. quality)

· Good problem solver; able to frame and communicate complex issues into simple tasks and/or concepts

· Ability to coordinate project planning, logistics, and preparation for field work

· Well-versed in applicable environmental regulations, guidelines, and associated industry practices within BC

· Working knowledge of the behavior of different contaminants in the environment

· Strong commitment to client satisfaction, a solutions provider to clients

· Comfortable with being the client point of contact for work programs; ability to develop business and cross-sell

· Superior attention to detail and ability to produce professional deliverables on time

· Ability to manage time and priorities effectively

· Strong commitment to health and safety leadership

· Well organized and ability to maintain accurate and up to date field and project information

· Strong communication and technical report writing skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain an understanding of applicable environmental regulations, guidelines, and associated industry practices within BC and AB

· Interface with clients and staff to bid on, setup, manage, and report on environmental services related to contaminated sites and emergency spill response

· Build and maintain positive client relationship focused on providing top-quality service in regulatory expertise

· Main point of contact for team members during work programs to provide technical advice and support

· Coach and mentor team members on their career growth and professional development

· Secure new client acquisition, follow through on new business opportunities, and ensure client satisfaction

· Contribute to and lead multi-disciplinary complex projects

· Consult with environmental regulatory bodies, and interact with regulators on behalf of clients, as required

· Prepare, and provide review of, deliverables and proposals, including scopes of work and cost estimates

· Arrange for all necessary permits and permissions to complete site remediation work

· Sample environmental media (soil, groundwater, vapour) for contaminants

· Data analysis and interpretation, technical report writing, and client/project coordination

· Respond to environmental emergencies any time of day in a timely and urgent manner with appropriate equipment

· Undertake assignments that may involve travel and periods of time away from home office

· Work well with a dynamic team of other environmental professionals

COMPENSATION

· Full Time Position

· Competitive Salary

· Paid Vacation and Personal Time

· Group Life and Health Benefits

· Wellness Program and Professional Development Support

· RRSP and Employer Contributions

· Compensation packages will be determined based on candidate’s experience, education, and overall suitability for position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Earth & Environmental Scientists: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location