Stantec

Project Manager - Site Investigation, Remediation, and Risk Assessment

Stantec • $84K — $121K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental projects focused on contaminated site investigations and management.
  • At least 2 years of direct project management experience.
  • University degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology or Engineering.
  • Eligibility for a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo.).
  • Strong communication and client management skills.
  • Experience with provincial and federal environmental regulations, particularly BC Contaminated Site Regulations.
  • Ability to mentor and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a strong health and safety culture within the team.
  • Manage independent projects including Phase I, II, III ESAs and remediations.
  • Lead the development of proposals, scopes, and budgets for site investigation projects.
  • Provide technical insight and oversight on project deliverables.
  • Mentor junior staff and participate in their professional development.
  • Engage in client account management and business development activities.
  • Collaborate with various disciplines across Stantec Canada offices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness and health care spending accounts.
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We have an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager (Site Investigation, Remediation & Risk Assessment) to join our dynamic Environmental Services team in British Columbia. As a key member of the team, you will work with the team to further solidify our project delivery and technical excellence, as well as work with senior management to help determine the future direction of the group. This will include providing technical direction and guidance, as well as identifying business development opportunities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Actively participate in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team
  • Support clients in various sectors including all forms of government, energy, transportation, natural resources, insurance, community development, and various other commercial and industrial sectors
  • Independent Project Management of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 and 2 PSIs and DSIs, remediation projects; as well as applications under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations for regulatory instruments including Approvals in Principal and Certificates of Compliance
  • Pursue and lead proposal and project efforts within the Site Investigation, Remediation & Risk Assessment team in British Columbia including the development of work plans, associated scopes and budgets, and the procurement and retainment of necessary subcontractors
  • Provide technical insight, guidance and review on project deliverables including management of scope, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and health and safety
  • Provide mentorship and training junior members of the Team
  • Participating in marketing and business development meetings along with client account management
  • Collaborate across disciplines including Indoor Environments, Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical, Atmospheric Sciences, and Water Resources across Stantec Canada offices
  • Work with leadership to continually assess the direction of the practice

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Demonstrated experience with managing contaminated sites projects and project teams
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the various provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines, with particular attention to the BC Contaminated Site Regulations and associated administrative and technical guidance documentation, and the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment regulatory framework
  • Strong client management and communication skills are essential
  • A strong understanding of how to conduct contaminated site investigations and remediations
  • A strong affinity for teamwork and training/mentoring junior field staff is also essential for this position
  • Superior, and demonstrated, verbal and written communication skills, specifically technical report writing
  • Possession of a valid BC driver's license is required

Education and Experience

Minimum of 6 years of directly applicable experience as an Environmental Professional, with focus on contaminated sites investigation field work, project management, and writing of technical reports, including Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSIs, remediation reports.

Minimum of 2 years of direct project management experience.

A University degree (Bachelor or Master's) in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology or Engineering.

Possession of, or eligibility for, a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., R.P.Bio, P.Chem.).

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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.

Pay Range:
• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$79,200.00 - $114,800.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$84,000.00 - $121,700.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Other Locations: Canada | BC | Kamloops
Organization: BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 24/09/2026 08:09:39
Req ID: 1007972

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
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