Senior Environmental Consultant

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We are advancing people, environment and business. We want team members who question the norm and devise creative solutions. If that resonates, we might have the perfect role for you!

PGL employees work a 37.5‑hour week and have flexibility to work from home or office as needed.

Position Overview

The Senior Environmental Consultant is involved with the planning, management and execution of contaminated site projects at a senior level. The role works with junior and intermediate staff and technical specialists. Some field work may be required, generally on large, complex, or remote sites or for staff training.

Key Project Types

• Phase I/One and Phase II/Two Environmental Site Assessments
• Contaminated site investigation and remediation
• Risk assessments
• Filing Records of Site Condition
• Hydrogeology investigations
• Environmental compliance and permitting projects
• Monitoring programs
• Excess soil

In addition to managing projects and providing technical direction, this person mentors project staff and interacts with clients. Participation in business development and marketing activities includes proposals, work plans, presentations, networking events, seminars, and building client relationships. An interest in greater involvement in business development and marketing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all levels of contaminated site investigations from work plan and cost estimate development to field work and budget management, and final report production.
• Provide senior technical support and review of projects and reports.
• Advise and liaise with clients on a broad range of technical issues related to contaminated site investigation.
• Business development – build and strengthen network and industry relationships 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.
• Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Ag. or P.Geo.).
• Qualified Person designation, either ESA or RA.
• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience in Ontario.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of and ability to interpret relevant Ontario and Canadian environmental regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of O.Reg. 153/04 and O.Reg. 406/19.
• Experience in filing Records of Site Condition.
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment at a project management level.
• Experience in contaminated site investigation, including field methods for characterisation 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 detail.
• Experience with work plan or proposal writing.
• Experience with business development.
• 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 licence required.
• Willingness to travel within the 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
• Four weeks’ vacation and paid sick time
• Competitive benefits: extended health, dental, STD, LTD, and life insurance

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

About 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing