Environmental Reclamation Technical Specialist

Office Location: Fort St. John & Port Moody, BC / Calgary, AB

We are willing to consider a fully remote role for the right candidate, or the opportunity to work from our other office locations. 

Overview

SynergyAspen's purpose is to reduce our clients’ environmental footprint. We are a growing environmental consulting firm that provides clients with exceptional service and value, and our employees with meaningful careers. Our areas of expertise include contaminated sites, reclamation, and natural sciences work.

The primary function of the Environmental Reclamation Technical Specialist is to provide specialized technical support to our team to provide solutions to our clients’ reclamation sites challenges. The role also supports SynergyAspen in training and professional development, and research and development.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Review technical reports and provide feedback to report writers.
• Offer technical support to all staff for interpreting laws and regulations.
• Develop reclamation plans, which includes environmental applications and generating contracts. 
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of work plans and cost estimates.
• Secure applicable federal and provincial environmental approvals and certifications. 
• Conduct on-site evaluations and analysis of environmental conditions, including soil groundwater, surface water, and air quality characteristics. 
• Evaluate and monitor reclamation projects, including site preparation, remediation, and sampling protocols, while supervising contractors, subcontractors and field personnel. 
• Enhance operational efficiency by updating and creating technical POPs.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes across provinces, territories, and federal levels.
• Provide project management support as needed.
• Conduct technical training sessions on various topics.
• Assist junior and intermediate staff with questions and guidance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications for Environmental Technical Specialist 

• 10+ years of relevant contaminated sites/reclamation experience in environmental consulting in BC, with 5+ years of project management experience.
• Significant experience working on reclamation/contaminated sites projects of varying complexity.
• Technical diploma or degree in a related discipline.
• Possesses a recognized accredited professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag. etc.) recognized in BC, or the ability to acquire one.
• Knowledge of and experience with environmental standards, and regulations or guidelines and federal and provincial regulations. Primarily knowledge with the BCER Delegation Agreement, pre-reclamation, and post-reclamation assessments, and requirements relating to consultation with stakeholders.
• Experience in landowner and stakeholder consultations/communications. 
• Experience managing a team, while providing training and mentorship to juniors.
• Energy, intelligence, and integrity. Your drive for exceptional client experience is relentless.
• Reliable attention to details that matter most, accuracy driven, and professional organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety.

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company. Successful candidates may be required to submit reference checks, criminal background checks, and education verification.

We thank all interested applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What SynergyAspen Offers You

• An opportunity to be a leader in the adoption and use of technology for an environmental consulting company with the purpose of reducing our clients’ environmental footprint.
• An opportunity to expand your expertise, and work for a company with integrity of purpose.
• An opportunity to develop your career in a growing company from three (3) different office locations (Fort St. John & Port Moody, BC and Calgary, AB).
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive extended health benefits.
• Eligibility for educational and professional membership dues reimbursements.
• Eligibility for profit sharing.
• External and internal training budget.
• Flexible work schedules and time-off options (banked time and unpaid time-off).
• Business-casual dress code.
• Pet friendly offices.
• Remote work flexibility.

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