Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Sherwood Park, Canada - Vertex Resource Group

Vertex Resource Group

Verified Company

Sherwood Park, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VERSATILITY. EXPERTISE.

With these two words, Vertex makes the promise that we will always be versatile in developing solutions to our clients' unique needs and that we will always demonstrate expertise in our designated fields.

Since 1962, Vertex has been a leading North American provider of environmental services. With over 50 years of expertise, Vertex helps clients achieve their development goals through our versatile suite of services.

From the initial site selection, consultation and regulatory approval, through the construction, operation and maintenance phases, to conclusion and environmental cleanup, Vertex offers a diverse range of services throughout the life cycle of our clients' projects.

OVERVIEW

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma or higher education related to environmental sciences, biology or other related discipline
Currently poses a professional designation (or in training designation) applicable for conducting professional sign off in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan
Minimum 4 to 7 years of environmental work experience with three or more of the following:
Phase I and Phase II program execution
Remediation/Reclamation
Groundwater monitoring
Spill response
Detailed Site Assessments
Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections
Preparing reclamation closure reports for submission in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan
Project management experience is an asset cost estimates, scheduling, budget tracking client interactions and communications
Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry
Willingness to work in the field for extended periods of time; willingness to travel within Western Canada as required
Excellent communication and technical reporting skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Working knowledge of contaminated sites and reclamation regulations in Alberta and Saskatchewan

RESPONSIBILITIES

Spend up to 70% of work hours performing technical field activities on environmental projects, which may include:
Environmental Assessments (Phase I and II)
Remediation supervision and management of remedial excavations
Spill response
Groundwater monitoring
Detailed Site Assessments
Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections
Reclamation supervision
Regulatory submissions
Responsible for project coordination, cost control and project scoping to ensure effectively versatile solutions are developed to meet client's regulatory needs and budgets;
Responsible for both field and office execution of environmental projects with an emphasis on field work
Active stewardship of Vertex and client safety programs is expected
Responsible to build relationships within Vertex, with regulators and clients to effectively develop and manage projects within the environmental business unit
Mentor and coach junior environmental staff