DescriptionThe Opportunity:
Our dynamic team is growing, and we have a new opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager with 10-15 years of contaminated sites experience to work in a multi-disciplinary team that solves complex issues for our clients throughout Northern Canada. The position is one of two in the Remediation Program Management (RPM) team which has offices across Canada. This role will include the planning and managing the environmental assessments and remediation of oil and gas sites in the Northwest Territories and Yukon as well as mentoring junior staff. You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.
A day in the life:
- You participate in a team environment, work closely with Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers
- You prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans.
- You prepare proposals and cost estimates, schedule field staff and subcontractors, compile data for, and write, reports including preparing conclusions and recommendations
- You are responsible for project accounting, tracking and reporting requirements to the terms of reference under WSP’s Master Services Agreements
- You train junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc. as well as on site specific health and safety
- You interface with clients to ensure needs are met and projects/proposals are moving forward - Work with other members of the team to ensure provision of the support necessary for completion of projects
- You work with and provide support to other members of the RPM Team in sharing health and safety, project management, project completion and client service responsibilities.
- You participate in a limited number of site visits during two field programs (winter and summer).
What you'll bring to WSP:
- University degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and conceptual site models of Upstream oil and gas sites.
- Experience working in the north is preferred.
- Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude.
- Professional designation with eligibility to register in NWT and Yukon is preferred.
