Senior Environmental Scientist - Reclamation and Remediation

at  Vertex Resource Group

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 60 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.

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, British Columbia and/or Saskatchewan
• Minimum 5 years of environmental work experience with three or more of the following:
• Phase I and Phase II program execution
• Remediation
• Groundwater monitoring
• Spill response
• Detailed Site Assessments
• Reclamation Certificate Applications
• Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections, Preparing reclamation closure reports for submission in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan
• Project management experience – cost estimates, scheduling, budget tracking, client interactions and communications
• Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of contaminated sites and reclamation regulations in Alberta and Saskatchewan

• Provide technical support and project management for a variety of project types
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• 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
• Remain current with applicable guidelines, regulations, standards and requirements in relevant operational areas
• Provide senior technical review and sign off for reports within your scope of practice
• Active stewardship of Vertex and client safety programs is expected
• 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