Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Project Manager - Site Investigation, Remediation & Response to join our dynamic Environmental Services team in British Columbia. As a key member of the team, you will work with the team to further solidify our project delivery and technical excellence, as well as work with senior management to help determine the future direction of the group. This will include providing technical direction and guidance, as well as identifying business development opportunities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team
• Support clients in various sectors including insurance and commercial real estate, all forms of government, and the natural resource sector including oil and gas
• Project Management of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSI, remediation projects and risk assessments; as well as applications under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations for regulatory instruments including Approvals in Principal and Certificates of Compliance
• Provide technical insight, guidance and review on project deliverables including management of scope, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and health and safety
• Provide mentorship and training to junior team members
• Collaborate across disciplines including Indoor Environments, Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical, Atmospheric Sciences, and Water Resources across Stantec Canada offices
• Pursue and lead proposal and project efforts within the Site Investigation, Remediation & Response team in British Columbia including the development of work plans, associated scopes and budgets, and the procurement and retainment of necessary subcontractors
• Work with leadership to continually assess the direction of the practice
• Participating in (when required) marketing and business development meetings along with client account management

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough understanding of provincial and federal environmental regulations, particularly the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and related technical and administrative guidance documents
• Strong client management and communication skills are essential
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and provide guidance to junior staff is a key requirement for this position
• Superior, and demonstrated, verbal and written communication skills, specifically technical report writing
• Possession of a valid BC driver’s license is required

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of directly applicable experience as an Environmental Professional, with focus on contaminated sites investigation field work, and writing of technical reports, including Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSIs, remediation reports.
• Direct experience as a project coordinator or project manager in contaminated site investigations, remediation and/or risk assessment.
• A University degree (Bachelor or Master’s) in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology or Engineering.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., P.Chem., R.P. Bio.) is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field
work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

• Actively participate in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team
• Support clients in various sectors including insurance and commercial real estate, all forms of government, and the natural resource sector including oil and gas
• Project Management of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSI, remediation projects and risk assessments; as well as applications under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations for regulatory instruments including Approvals in Principal and Certificates of Compliance
• Provide technical insight, guidance and review on project deliverables including management of scope, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and health and safety
• Provide mentorship and training to junior team members
• Collaborate across disciplines including Indoor Environments, Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical, Atmospheric Sciences, and Water Resources across Stantec Canada offices
• Pursue and lead proposal and project efforts within the Site Investigation, Remediation & Response team in British Columbia including the development of work plans, associated scopes and budgets, and the procurement and retainment of necessary subcontractors
• Work with leadership to continually assess the direction of the practice
• Participating in (when required) marketing and business development meetings along with client account managemen