Intermediate Environmental Scientist (Reclamation)

Vertex Resource GroupCalgary, AB
Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex is seeking a full-time Intermediate Environmental Scientist with a focus on reclamation to join their Environmental Team in Calgary or Sherwood Park, Alberta. The successful candidate will manage upstream oil and gas projects, focusing on reclamation activities, developing and executing reclamation plans, and vegetation monitoring projects, including detailed site assessments. This role is critical for project execution, aiming for cost-effectiveness and exceeding client expectations.

Requirements

  • Diploma or higher education related to environmental sciences, biology or other related disciplines.
  • Minimum 4 to 7 years of environmental work experience including pre-reclamation assessments.
  • Develop and cost for reclamation programs to manage upstream sites throughout Alberta.
  • Working with earthworks contractors to safely execute reclamation programs to meet scope and budget.
  • Vegetation Monitoring/Reclamation Site Inspections.
  • Executing DSA’s throughout all land uses in Alberta.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Assessment and remediation experience is considered an asset.
  • Working knowledge of contaminated sites and reclamation regulations in Alberta and experience in northeast British Columbia is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Spend up to 70-80 % of work hours performing technical field activities on environmental projects.
  • Oversee all required ground disturbance and safety requirements to execute earthworks projects for upstream oil and gas sites.
  • Supervise reclamation earthworks projects to meet scope and objective including daily costing, and post reclamation inspections to ensure compliance has been met.
  • Support development of reclamation cost estimates for projects/programs applying Vertex best management processes and working with managers and sub-contractors.
  • Develop and execute vegetation management programs in alignment with client objectives and applicable regulations.
  • Execute all scopes of reclamation including large earthworks programs to minor reclamation scopes (i.e. fence removal, re-seeding, etc.).
  • Detailed Site Assessments.
  • Support Vertex teams on assessment and remediation programs as required and work loads dictate.
  • Active stewardship of Vertex and client safety programs is expected.
  • Mentor and coach junior environmental staff.
  • Develop technical reports to support program execution and in alignment with your areas of competency.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive benefit package is provided.
  • RRSP Plan.
  • All Professional dues and PD training costs covered by Vertex.
  • Full suite of internal services teams to support our technical staff, including reporting, geomatics, fleet and logistics, human resources department, and IT team.
  • Opportunities for advancement and growth across a range of sectors and project types.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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