Senior Environmental Engineer / Scientist

McElhanney • Alberta • 1d ago

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,300 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

Are you seeking an opportunity to join a growing brownfield team in the environmental and engineering consulting industry? McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer/Scientist and member of the Contaminated Sites Approved Professional (CSAP) Society (numerical or risk-based professional). The successful candidate will be an important member of our environmental team with a focus on environment site assessment and remediation projects across a broad spectrum of sites from residential to industrial. You will work closely with professionals in our other offices across BC including Prince Rupert, Terrace, Smithers, Prince George, Victoria, Langley, Vancouver, Nanaimo and Salmon Arm in supporting our clients’ with their contaminated sites and environmental management projects. The type and size of project will vary from stand-alone environmental projects to integrated design engineering projects involving various engineering disciplines.

The successful candidate will also be an important member of McElhanney’s broader growing environmental group based across British Columbia and Alberta with the opportunity to work with a team of more than 50 environmental professionals with a wide range of expertise.

What You’ll Be Doing?

Providing senior leadership and mentorship to McElhanney’s brownfield environmental team, with an emphasis on helping to develop the next generation of leaders within the environmental consulting industry.
Supporting and managing phased environmental site assessment/staged preliminary site investigations for Clients ranging from private developers, municipalities, regional districts, provincial ministries (eg. MoTI, MIRR, etc.), federal land managers (eg. port authorities, airport authorities, etc.) and industrial clients (energy and resources, etc.).
Being an active participant and key team member in the development of remediation action plans, overseeing remediation projects, and preparing confirmation of remediation reports.
Guiding McElhanney’s team and leading Approved Professional reviews for Ministry Instrument applications (Approval-in-Principle, Certificate of Compliance, Determinations).
Demonstrating experience obtaining pre-approvals for technical activities such as water use, background soil determinations, etc. and release requests.
Participating in the planning and execution of other environmental projects and field programs (i.e. operational audits, environmental management plans, compliance monitoring, etc.).

Possessing a strong safety and team culture, valuing the input of all members of the team, and focusing on providing value in solving our client’s challenges.
Thinking outside the box – looking to provide innovative solutions within the existing regulatory frameworks by being a collaborator with our clients, partners and the regulator.
Providing environmental advice and solutions internally and externally to guide design and assist with planning.
Supporting to other departments (survey, geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and civil engineering) to learn about and develop a holistic approach to project execution.

What You’ll Bring:

At least 15-20 years of relevant work experience
Relevant University degree in Environmental Engineering or other applicable post-secondary education
Registration in good standing as a professional engineer, geologist, biologist, agrologist or applicable professional designation in British Columbia
Registration as a member in good standing with CSAP Society and demonstrated experience with CSAP submissions to ENV for legal instruments and releases
Demonstrated experience with proposal preparation, environmental site assessments, permitting, and reporting
Strong project management abilities
Proven report writing experience and effective communication abilities with junior and intermediate staff are essential
Attention to detail, and an ability to work well independently and in a team environment are essential
Sound business acumen, client liaison skills and a keen entrepreneurial spirit, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability and interest to travel and work on remote projects, and willingness to work overtime and on weekends, as necessary
Possession of a valid BC driver’s license is required at the time of hire

What Can We Offer You?

Flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle
Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan
Financial assistance with relocation if applicable
Opportunity to become a shareholder in an employee-owned firm
A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
Continuous support for your professional development and growth
Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
Participation in our numerous programs that support our Four Cornerstones: people & communities, clients & partners, processes & technology, and financial.

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If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visitwww.mcelhanney.com/careersto learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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