Alberta, Canada

Job Family Group:
Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

Worker Type:
Regular

Posting Start Date:
May 13, 2026

Business Unit:
Projects and Technology

Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role?

Shell Canada is seeking a Remediation Project Manager also known as Program Manager to join its Soil and Groundwater Solutions team (SGWS). The SGWS Program Manager is responsible for safely managing environmental liabilities, delivering SGWS site assessment, remediation and monitoring projects as part of sustainable risk management program within the assignment area. The portfolio may include delivering SGWS projects for multiple Lines of Business (LoBs) (i.e., Post Closing Rights and Obligations, Mobility, Chemicals, Products, Trading & Supply, Lubricants, etc.) across various western Canadian provinces. This role can work virtually, the team member will ideally reside in Alberta, but other western Canadian provinces will be considered.

What you'll be doing

Accountabilities:

• Drive a Health Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) performance culture with SGWS consultants and their subcontractors using Learner Mindset, Human Performance, and other approaches to ensure safe project delivery
• Manage a high volume portfolio of projects across multiple western Canadian provinces ranging from initial environmental site assessment through remedial action planning, implementation, monitoring, and regulatory closure
• Develop risk management strategies for reducing soil and groundwater liability in a portfolio across multiple LoBs (i.e., Post Closing Rights and Obligations, Mobility, Chemicals, Products, Trading & Supply, Lubricants, etc.), including highly complex projects, due diligence, and sites in litigation
• The portfolio may also include hydrocarbon well plug and abandonment projects, experience with these types of projects would be an asset
• Lead and implement countrywide HSSE initiatives and campaigns as lead focal point
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders for applicable LoBs, developing a deep understanding of business drivers to develop appropriate, sustainable risk management strategies
• Manage financial approvals and spend with environmental consultants to ensure compliance with financial authorizations
• Coordinate provincial advocacy efforts to influence regulations, support development and approval of sustainable risk-based approaches

What you bring

• The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the Canada on a full-time basis
• Engineering/Science Degree, preferably in geology/hydrogeology/engineering discipline. A professional designation in your discipline would be an asset.
• 6 or more years of experience in environmental project management, site assessment, remediation, and risk and liability management, managing scope, schedule, cost, safety for soil and groundwater projects in western Canada
• Experience working across multiple western Canadian regulatory jurisdictions, understanding soil and groundwater regulations, establishing credibility and trusted working relationships with soil and groundwater regulators to drive sustainable, risk-based approaches in order to move sites to closure.
• Experience with HSSE leadership, understanding of HSSE risks and mitigations (processes, procedures, behaviors) specifically related project field execution to ensure safe delivery of SGWS projects
• Proven record of contract management experience, managing / improving contractor performance on complex projects
• Skilled at Business Partnering and negotiation/advocacy with external stakeholders (e.g., regulators)
• It would be an additional asset if the candidate has an understanding at a project manager level of hydrocarbon well Plug & Abandonment (P&A) requirements across Western Canada
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to challenge and ability to build internal and external relationships based on trust and to integrate across multiple businesses and functions
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills

After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process and must be successfully completed within 3 days of receiving the initial assessment invite. The email will come from HireVue - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine the next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women & those from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company, and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $106,000 - $159,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell, and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world

• We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs