Senior Environmental Project Manager

WSP•Edmonton, AB

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an Environmental Project Manager with 10-15 years of contaminated sites experience to work in a multi-disciplinary team that solves complex issues for clients throughout Northern Canada. The position is one of two in the Remediation Program Management (RPM) team which has offices across Canada. This role will include the planning and managing the environmental assessments and remediation of oil and gas sites in the Northwest Territories and Yukon as well as mentoring junior staff. The candidate should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, and participating in employee resource groups.

Requirements

University degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences.
Minimum 10 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and conceptual site models of Upstream oil and gas sites.
Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the north is preferred.
Professional designation with eligibility to register in NWT and Yukon is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in a team environment, working closely with Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.
Prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans.
Prepare proposals and cost estimates, schedule field staff and subcontractors, compile data for, and write, reports including preparing conclusions and recommendations.
Responsible for project accounting, tracking and reporting requirements to the terms of reference under WSP’s Master Services Agreements.
Train junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc. as well as on site specific health and safety.
Interface with clients to ensure needs are met and projects/proposals are moving forward.
Work with other members of the team to ensure provision of the support necessary for completion of projects.
Work with and provide support to other members of the RPM Team in sharing health and safety, project management, project completion and client service responsibilities.
Participate in a limited number of site visits during two field programs (winter and summer).