Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Reclamation

Overview

Vertex is currently accepting applications for a full-time Intermediate Environmental Scientist with a focus on reclamation

to join our Environmental Team in Calgary or Sherwood Park Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing upstream oil and gas projects in accordance with Vertex guidelines and project scopes. This role will focus on reclamation activities (earthworks), developing and executing reclamation plans and vegetation monitoring projects, including detailed site assessments (DSA’s). This individual will play a critical role in the execution of all aspects of the project while delivering a cost-effective approach that exceeds our client’s expectations.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or higher education related to environmental sciences, biology or other related disciplines
• Minimum 4 to 7 years of environmental work experience including the following scopes:
• 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
• Assessment and remediation experience is considered an asset
• 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
• 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 compentency
  
  

LOCATION

This position will be based out of Calgary, Alberta or Edmonton, Alberta.

Additional Information

• Compensation is commensurate with education and experience
• A comprehensive benefit package is provided
• RRSP Plan
• Remote/Office hybrid (3 days/week in the office)
• 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