The Environment Scientist, Complex Field Lead, will work as part of the MEMS Brownfield & Assessment team to execute complex environmental assessment, remediation and reclamation projects for clients throughout Western Canada. This position requires a combination of office and fieldwork (20/80) in a demanding consultative environment.
Please note this position is available to be based out of our Calgary or Sherwood Park offices.
Key Responsibilities:- Plan, organize and execute and/or oversee field programs for complex Phase 2 ESA's, remediation, reclamation and construction monitoring projects, including soil and groundwater assessments.
- Work with safety-focused professionals to deliver and maintain safety excellence throughout project execution.
- Working with contractors to implement ESA and remediation projects.
- Accurate field tracking and forecasting of crew and contractor costs and expenses.
- Executing all aspects of the project in accordance with the contract and ensuring quality of field processes.
- Use of digital technologies for collection and organization of field data and project files.
- Develop work plans and cost estimates for field projects using risk-based solutions.
- other duties as assigned.
What You Bring:- Directly applicable post-secondary education/Bachelor's degree is required.
- Five (5) years of directly related experience in environmental site assessment, remediation and reclamation, preferably in a consulting environment.
- Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional organization is required.
- Must be able to meet the requirements of site access as dictated by our clients, this may include pre-access drug, alcohol and fitness testing.
- Possess a valid, non-GDL Class 5 Drivers license.
Other Knowledge and Skills:- Excellent safety attitude, leadership, mentorship and practice on-site and in the office.
- Fluency with the Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 guideline, 2010 Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities and Alberta Tier 1 and 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and BC OGC Certificate of Restoration program documents and/or equivalent documents from other jurisdictions as required.
- Understanding of the environmental site assessment process including applying risk-based approaches.
- Knowledge of environmental industry's best practices.
- Understanding of the oil & gas industry.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Use of digital devices and software to collect, maintain and organize field data.
- Be able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to work either independently or as a part of a team interacting with other project members and contractors.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Working Conditions:- This individual should expect to spend approximately 80% of their work time at client sites; each individual trip lasting anywhere from 1 to 14 days. This individual may conduct assessments at industrial facilities and/or greenfield sites in remote locations. In some cases, the field work may include carrying sampling equipment.
- Office environment that requires sitting for extended periods of time, as well as field work.
- Prolonged exposure to computer keyboards and computer screens.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
- Sometimes requires long hours of work. Occasional interruptions outside work hours and travel to other locations are required.
- Ability to work varying shifts, including the occasional evening and night; and
- required to walk, stand, climb, bend forward, kneel down, crawl, reach and grasp, push and pull objects, lift and/or move up to 30 kg, sometimes over the shoulders, repetitive bending and lifting of items, along with repetitive arm movements.
