Senior Environmental Consultant

OUR CULTURE | GROWTH MINDSET | TEAM FIRST | PERFORMANCE AND PURPOSE DRIVEN

Are you passionate about the environment and looking for a supportive team of hard-working individuals to nurture and develop your current environmental knowledge, skills and abilities? We are looking to grow our team with inspired team-players who share in our values and will support each other with the highest regard for environmental stewardship. Whether you are looking for an office or field position, or a combination of both, we look forward to exploring opportunities with you.

NorthWind Land Resources Inc. is an environmental consulting firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Peace River and Athabasca and a field office in Edson, Alberta. The firm was established in 1999 and has acquired a solid reputation for providing clients with expertise in the fields of reclamation, remediation and overall environmental liability management. We are a dynamic, results oriented company that delivers outstanding value to our clients while maintaining the highest levels of integrity. Offering a great place to work, NorthWind has a team of motivated employees who are highly trained and knowledgeable with a vision to be an industry leader in the provision of environmental services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 or more years of reclamation and remediation experience, including Phase 1, 2 and 3 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and reporting.
• Expert knowledge of Alberta Environmental Reclamation & Remediation Criteria and Guidelines for well sites and associated facilities and associated reporting.
• A demonstratable understanding of relevant provincial and federal legislation.
• Solid range of experience with pre- and post-reclamation assessments and reclamation certificate applications.
• Knowledge of Alberta Environmental Criteria and Guidelines.
• Superior Project Management experience in managing upstream oil and gas projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy within a team environment.
• Available to travel.
• Experience supervising, training and coaching others.
• Proficient at software for word processing and data management.
• Degree or Diploma in Environmental, Natural or Soil Sciences. 
• Valid Alberta drivers license.
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with APEGA, AIA, or ASPB.

JOB DUTIES:

• Project manage the completion of assessment, remediation and reclamation projects, ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget, directly or as an advisor.
• Communicate with Program Manager on a daily basis to ensure proper documentation and project scope.
• Ensure financial accountability of projects, monitoring and controlling project expenditures ensuring they are within the project scope.
• Project Completion: Coordinate completion of client final reporting requirements and ensure that final reports are accurate and on time.
• Complete select complex field component of Phase 2 and 3 environmental site assessments, detailed site assessments and reclamation activities.
• Responsible for delegating tasks to intermediate and junior project managers working on their projects.  Provides on?site direction and supervision.
• Act as a coach and mentor for all junior, intermediate project managers ensuring they are developed to their full capability. 
• Work as a member of a team to promote a culture of teamwork to ensure a high level of employee morale, productivity and engagement.
• Work with Program Manager to establish and maintain positive and effective client relationships to ensure continued project support as well as renewed or expanded work.
• Provide required information to clients through defined reporting protocol.
• Assess reclamation success on various reclaimed oil and gas well sites throughout Alberta.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies and landowners.
• Data analysis and interpretation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Our team consists of experienced consultants and technicians with varied educational backgrounds and expertise. Our Edmonton office is transit accessible, close to amenities and has parking and an on-site fitness center. We have an excellent employee culture and are a comfortable and relaxed workplace. Our small company feel allows for professional improvement and varied opportunities often not available in a larger company. NorthWind values a safe work environment, valued employees, client satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

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