Environmental Project Manager

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• Engineering, geological science, or environmental science degree
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (, , , , , preferred)
• Oil and gas pipeline experience a significant asset
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for occasional travel to job sites / clients
• Opportunity for innovative, cutting-edge work in a collaborative and engaged One Team environment
• Challenging career opportunities, along with personal and professional advancement
• Based in Grande Prairie with flexible work options

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 550+ team of advisory, environmental / engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada.

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, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Environmental Project Manager, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.Job Description

Role

In this position, you’ll take on full project management responsibilities, and ensure the delivery of high-quality work to our clients.

Occasionally, you may be needed to work as lead field supervisor, collecting and interpreting environmental data to support spill response, Environmental Assessments (Phase I and II ESA) and Remediation programs, as well as reporting, data analysis and general due diligence works.

You’ll work closely with your clients, maintaining satisfaction and building long term relationships, while always seeking to expand our portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.

Responsibilities :

• Manage small technical groups and technical programs, including all facets of project delivery including effective delegation and oversight of project tasks
• Maintain highest level of client satisfaction
• Effectively mentor junior staff in project management / task management skills while at the same time being mentored by more senior professionals
• 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 projects, field sampling, and reporting
• Conduct field (data-collection) programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, surface water, vapour and remediation system operation and maintenance
• Prepare remedial options analyses, remedial action plans and associated design works
• 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 flexible scheduling available
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Key Responsibilities Qualifications / Education / Memberships :

• Ideally a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in contaminated site assessment including preliminary and detailed environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation programs
• Experience working in oil and gas, with an emphasis on mid-stream pipeline projects
• Experience with various contaminants of concern including hydrocarbons and salinity
• Experience with various remedial techniques ( 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 and 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 (, , , , , preferred)
• 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 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.