Environmental Technical Specialist, Contaminated Sites

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2328 Clarke Street, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada, V3H 1Y8
full-time . December 6, 2023

Description

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

We are hiring for all of our office locations. Remote work will only be considered for candidates with direct BC remediation / contaminated sites experience with a BC professional designation (or eligibility to apply for one).

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your career and stay long-term with a growing company? We are expanding our operations and we are looking to recruit talented professional individuals to join our family! 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 area of expertise includes reclamation, remediation, and natural sciences.

The primary function of the Contaminated Sites Technical Specialist is to provide specialized technical support and mentorship to our multi-disciplinary team to provide effective solutions to our clients contaminated sites challenges. This position focuses on ensuring that the company can perform its technical functions and assists the Operations Manager by providing technical expertise and support and leading a team of technical matter experts. Our technical team strategically supports SynergyAspen in operational completion, training and professional development, and research and development. This position reports to the CEO.

Your Key Responsibilities

Technical

Manage a variety of environmental investigation projects, such as Phase I, II ESAs & Stage 1,2 PSIs
Provide technical oversight and delegation of projects to Project Managers & Account Managers
Monitor and ensure compliance with portfolio objectives, direction, and budgeting requests
Responsible for the quality and accuracy of work plans and cost estimates
Responsible for technical review and professional sign-off of all reports submitted to regulators and identify and comply with applicable regulatory and client requirements
Responsible for technical mentorship and direction to client teams

Delivery

May complete project or client management on select or more complex project(s) in portfolio
Provide ongoing updates to the client to meet their communication and business needs
Ensure client specific requirements are communicated to staff
Provide excellent levels of service to our internal and external clients and represent our clients in a professional manner
Responsible for ensuring project staff meet or exceed client specific health and safety requirements
Responsible for review and sign-off of monthly invoices to clients for projects you manage
Undertake occasional travel as needed
Integration of the technical / professional aspects of the business with the business at large
Ensure corporate chargeability targets are met or exceeded
Identify and fill senior technical management requirements within the organization

What You Offer SynergyAspen

10+ years of relevant contaminated sites experience, and 5+ years project management experience in the environmental consulting industry
B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in a related discipline and a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag. etc.) recognized in BC (or eligibility to apply in BC)
Knowledge of and experience with environmental standards, and regulations or guidelines and federal and provincial regulations
Proficiency in the completing of Stage 1 and 2 PSI, DSI, remedial action plan and remediation programs
Significant and successful experience working on remediation projects of varying complexity
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication and professional writing skills
Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task in a deadline driven environment
Commitment to safety

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
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 banked time
Paid time-off
Work-life balance
Paid company events
Business-casual dress code
Pet and family friendly offices
Remote work flexibility
Spacious office space

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. Your resume will be kept on file for future considerations.

Compensation

$50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know!