LOCATION: Fort St. John, BC; Full Time Position
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a recognized Post Secondary institution or college in the field of Chemistry or Environmental Sciences
- 5+ 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 (e.g. camp stints)
- 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.