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Are you service-oriented and passionate about developing and applying innovative environmental management solutions? If you are committed to making our world a better place by providing scientific consulting advice to solve complex problems in today’s world, you would fit in well at MEMS. We are a privately owned company looking for individuals who understand the value of collaboration, listening, and critical thinking. If this sounds like the right fit, this is an exciting opportunity for you.
About Millennium EMS:
Millennium EMS Solutions (MEMS) is an employee-owned environmental consultancy providing environmental, health and engineering services across western Canada since 1998. We are known for our credibility, integrity, technical competence, and our talented staff. We meet and exceed the needs of our client’s projects because we are prepared technically, professionally, and logistically. We are delivery-oriented and deliver superior, cost-effective services.
Job Overview:
As an Environmental Scientist/Project Manager, you will be part of our Brownfield Assessment & Development providing environmental site assessment (ESA), remediation and re-development services for clients throughout Western Canada. This position focuses on the execution of excellent project management services and contributes to the mentorship and development of junior staff. The incumbent will build on MEMS experienced and technically strong teams to successfully execute low complexity to moderately complex work plans. This incumbent can manage multiple work scopes or projects in alignment with MEMS’ overall corporate strategy. This position is full time and requires a combination of office and fieldwork.
The key responsibilities of this position are identified below, but other duties may evolve as required:
Client Project Management
- Manage projects of medium to high complexity including multiple disciplines, sub-consultants and regulatory requirements in accordance with MEMS project management requirements;
- Apply appropriate portfolio and project management techniques including executing effective change management, leadership and mentoring of team personnel, and maintenance of client relationship;
Technical Engagement
- Synthesize published and site-specific information to present a concise interpretation of the site conditions and develop a conceptual site model to assist in understanding and communicating key site issues;
- Conducting site specific risk assessments and developing risk-based remedial objectives for contaminated sites of low to intermediate complexity with senior supervision.
- Contributing role in completion of risk assessment projects for complex sites.
- Working with senior risk assessment staff to develop appropriate risk-based site management strategies;
Mentorship
- Identify competency gaps within the service group and communicate these effectively to the Service Group Director;
- Contribute to the execution of mentorship and competency training programs; and
- Provide direct mentorship of staff.
Field Work Execution
- In a primarily mentorship role for purposes of junior staff career development, acting as a mentorship lead in the planning, organization and execution or oversight of field programs for Phase 1 and 2 ESA’s, remediation and contaminant hydrogeology projects, including soil and groundwater assessments, with a focus on sites requiring risk-based solutions.
- Working with contractors to implement ESA and remediation projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring:
- A service-oriented attitude with a desire to provide innovative environmental solutions to complex client sites.
- Drive to adapt new technologies to carry out environmental investigations.
- Motivation and drive to seek out new challenges without being asked.
- Motivation to learn and constantly improve processes and tools.
- A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in environmental sciences or similar.
- Eligibility for membership in a professional organization such as AIA, ASPB, or APEGA/EGBC.
- A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in executing and managing site assessments and reclamation.
- An understanding of the Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 Risk Assessment guidance documents and/or equivalent documents from other jurisdictions as required.
- Clear effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel.
Why Choose MEMS?:
MEMS believes in supporting employees in achieving their career goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including flex benefits for extended health care, dental care, vision, life insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, critical illness insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee share-ownership plan
- Group RRSP matching plans
- Employee wellness programs
- Career development planning
- Flexible hours
- Compensation for subscription and accreditation fees.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
MEMS practices equal opportunity and fair hiring practices when filling positions and will hire the most qualified individuals based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies. MEMS has adopted this philosophy to ensure all employees, and potential candidates are considered for employment opportunities through a consistent, fair and barrier-free approach.