Senior Environmental Scientist - Sherwood Park, AB, Canada - Vertex

Description

Vertex is currently accepting applications for full-time, permanent Senior Environmental Scientist(s) – Reclamation & Remediation to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing upstream oil and gas and industrial projects in accordance with Vertex guidelines and project scopes.

This role will focus on reclamation & remediation projects including development of work plans and cost estimates, conducting assessment and remediation work, spill response and remediation, reclamation site inspections, detailed site assessments and/or submission of reclamation certificate applications.

This individual will play a critical role in the management of all aspects of the project and delivering a cost-effective approach that exceeds our client's expectations.

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, British Columbia and/or Saskatchewan
# Minimum 5 years of environmental work experience with three or more of the following:

Groundwater monitoring
Detailed Site Assessments
Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections
Project management experience – cost estimates, scheduling, budget tracking, client interactions and communications
# Working knowledge of contaminated sites and reclamation regulations in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Provide technical support and project management for a variety of project types
# Plan, organize, schedule and coordinate project activities
# Work collaboratively with Vertex managers and project managers to effectively and safely schedule staff and resources to address client workloads
# Provide senior technical review and sign off for reports within your scope of practice
# Build relationships within Vertex, with regulators and clients to effectively develop and manage projects within the environmental business unit
# Mentor and coach junior and intermediate environmental staff

Remote or hybrid work are potential options for the right candidate.
With a track record of success, Vertex provides a fast-paced environment where people thrive.

We recognize that each member brings a valuable skillset to the Vertex team, and we make health, safety, and community well-being a priority by supporting numerous endeavors at each of our locations across North America.