Senior Environmental Consultant

Advancing People, Environment and Business! Does that statement resonate with you? Do you enjoy working with an engaged team towards a common goal? Do you regularly question the norm and come up with creative solutions to problems? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, we might have the perfect role for you!

PGL Environmental Consultants are seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to be based out of our Calgary, AB, office. PGL employees work a 37.5‑hour work week, and all employees have the flexibility to work from home or office as and when needed.

The Senior Environmental Consultant is involved with the planning, management and execution of contaminated site projects at a senior level. They will work on project teams that include junior and intermediate staff with technical specialists, when required. Projects will vary and can include any of the following: Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental site assessments, contaminated site investigation and remediation, hydrogeology investigations, monitoring programs, and reporting for due diligence or regulatory instruments. Some field work may be required, generally connected with large, complex, difficult or remote sites, or for training of staff.

In addition to managing projects and providing technical direction, it is expected that senior project staff mentor project staff. This person will also be comfortable interacting with clients. Participation in business development and marketing activities will include proposals, work plans, presentations, attending networking events and seminars, as well as building relationships with clients they are working with. An interest in greater involvement in business development and marketing is an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct all levels of contaminated site investigations including Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments, Remediation, Risk Assessments, including field work appropriate to level of experience; generally able to manage all aspects of the project with senior technical support and review available; manages all phases of projects, from development of work plans and cost estimates to managing field work and budgets and final report production.
• Advise and liaise with clients on a broad range of technical issues related to contaminated site investigation.
• Conduct business development; build your network and strengthen relationships within the industry to attract and retain clients.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior staff.
• Conduct technical review of projects.
• Contribute to the development of internal protocols and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geology, Geography, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Engineering (chemical, geological, geotechnical, environmental), related engineering discipline or Toxicology.
• The ability to register for a professional designation (P.Eng., P.Ag. or P.Geo.).
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience in Alberta.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of and ability to interpret relevant Alberta and Canadian environmental regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment at a project management level.
• Experience in contaminated site investigation, including field methods for characterization of soil and groundwater conditions and/or contamination (borehole drilling, monitoring well design/installation, and multimedia sampling methodologies).
• Experience developing and administering project budgets.
• Strong technical writing skills and strong attention to details.
• Experience with work plan or proposal writing.
• Excellent internal and external client service skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and team management skills.
• Supportive of PGL Strategic Initiatives, high level of engagement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and team spirit abilities.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel, generally within province.

PGL Perks:

• 100% Employee‑owned organization;
• Employee and Owner Profit Share Program;
• Flexible work arrangements and daily work hours;
• Annual Company Retreat;
• Allowances: Cell phone, Wellness, and Costco memberships;
• Annual training and development budget;
• Salary range $120,000 – $167,000;
• 4 weeks’ vacation and paid sick time;
• Competitive benefits: Extended Health, Dental, STD, LTD, and Life insurance.

About PGL

At PGL, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for every member of our team and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that our strength lies in embracing a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds. We aim to provide equal growth opportunities for all employees and celebrate differences in race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical and mental abilities.

We are a full‑service environmental consulting firm with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Langley (BC), Whitby (ON), and Calgary (AB). Since 1991, PGL has provided environmental services such as contaminated site assessments, remediation, environmental impact assessments, environmental permitting, and sustainability assessments. PGL is an employee‑owned company with 110+ employees, including biologists, environmental scientists and engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, agrologists, and a dynamic and customer‑oriented support team.

Visit our website at www.pggroup.com/join_team.htm to apply online. We will be reviewing resumes and successful candidates will be contacted via email.