Senior Environmental Scientist

About Us We build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way. SENIOR RECLAMATION SPECIALIST – Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, or RemoteAre you looking to…

• Work on interesting environmental projects and solve environmental challenges in your community and across Western Canada
• Gain more direct exposure to clients and build your business development and client management experience
• Manage and provide technical leadership for reclamation projects and reclamation project portfolios
• Provide technical project direction and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff and project managers
• Ability to guide clients and drive growth in project work
• Grow your technical skills, innovate, and stay abreast of regulatory change by interacting with a bigger community of technical experts
• Join a flexible work environment with the ability to work in a local office or remotely

As a Senior Reclamation Specialist, you will join our Assessment, Remediation, Reclamation and Monitoring (ARRM) team. The successful applicant will be primarily office-based, and they will primarily oversee assessment, remediation and reclamation projects based on individual technical strengths. Responsibilities associated with the role will be as follows:

• Actively participate and drive Montrose’s strong safety culture
• Act as a leader in the workplace using Montrose Standard Operating Safety and Technical Procedures
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects
• Lead communication with client’s program management teams and project related stakeholders
• Provide support to project managers
• Provide senior review and approval of technical deliverables and scopes of work
• Prepare and/or review technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and reports, including regulatory submissions
• Work within a well-organized, and innovative culture with support systems that empower our professionals to focus on providing high quality solutions to our clients
• Transfer knowledge, share experiences, and support the training and mentorship of colleagues
• Support business growth and development for the reclamation portfolio
• Be a senior member of our technical practice community that supports team and personal innovation, and growth and success at all levels

What Are We Looking For:

• Technical diploma or degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, land reclamation or a related field
• A minimum of ten (10) years previous consulting experience in a directly related role including experience managing and executing various reclamation and vegetation management projects with a minimum of 5 years of experience getting regulatory closure for reclamation work on oil and gas sites
• Registration in or a member in good standing of a professional organization (e.g. SIA, AIA)
• Previous experience in a consulting environment with a proven background managing reclamation projects including surface reclamation, revegetation, vegetation management, and detailed site assessments
• Familiarity with preparing technical reports, work plans and cost estimates
• Familiarity with compiling and reviewing Alberta Combined Assessment Tool and Record of Observation (RoO) form, Conditional Adjustment of Reclamation Liability (CARL) from, Record of Site Condition submissions, and Reclamation Certificate applications
• Understanding of improvements releases and overlapping exemptions
• Experience with the Alberta Energy Regulator’s OneStop tool is an asset
• Familiarity with the contaminated sites closure process is also an asset
• Strong data evaluation skills and ability to make decisions based on findings
• Self-motivated and possess strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to provide effective technical direction and mentorship to other professionals
• Function effectively as part of a collaborative team
• A working knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks in Western Canada
• A valid and clean class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions

Why Choose Montrose? At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a salary range of $90,000 - $146,000, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities. Click the Apply button. Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time. Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly. Please follow us on LinkedIn (@Montrose Environmental Group) for ongoing updates about our people and business. For more information, visit www.montrose-env.com and don’t forget to bookmark our Careers & Culture page.