Environmental Professional - Contaminated Sites

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Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic environmental professional who can provide technical excellence and leadership as a Project Manager within our growing Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in Alberta. The successful candidate will manage project teams executing remediation and reclamation activities focused on our Upstream Oil and Gas business sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and contaminated site investigations (i.e., Phase II ESAs) in soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.

• Work with other technical professionals and subcontractors to develop remedial options analysis and risk assessment / management strategies.

• Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute chosen remedial strategies and coordinate with subcontractors.

• Monitor project scope of work progression, project spend, and project schedule.

• As required, conduct and/or lead field work on complex projects and mentor field staff on field execution.

• Liaise with field staff and technical discipline leaders during project execution.

• Analyze and interpret project data and prepare technical reports that meet regulatory requirements.

• Maintain positive client relationships and communicate project status on a routine basis.

• Participate in marketing and business development activities and initiatives, contribute to cost estimates of projects in collaboration with all other disciplines.

• Interface with other Stantec departments and promote site investigation and remediation services.

• Collaborate and coordinate with other project managers to properly resource all SIR projects.

• Participate and/or lead regular project meetings.

• Take safety seriously, create and lead a positive safety culture on all projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of project management as related to environmental investigations and remediation.

• Strong understanding of Alberta Tier 1 and 2 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines and site-specific risk assessment.

• Strong understanding of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) contamination management and reclamation certificate application process.

• Strong technical aptitude and technical writing ability.

• Ability to manage people while overseeing project.

• Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment.

• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.

• Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically.

• Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions that can be defended.

• Travel may be required for the purpose of project kick-off meetings, safety audits, or technical training audits.

Education and Experience

Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field.

Professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag., etc.), or ability to obtain within 1 year, recognized in AB.

Minimum eight (8) years of experience delivering technical site investigation and remediation solutions on projects.

Demonstrated commitment to health and safety policies and procedures.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: 1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/02/2026 11:02:03
Req ID: 1004209