Environmental Practitioner

Location: Port Moody, BC

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your career and stay long-term with a growing company? We are expanding our operations and we are looking to recruit talented environmental professionals to join our family SynergyAspen's purpose is to reduce our clients’ environmental footprint.We are a growing environmental consulting firm that provides clients with exceptional service and value, and our employees with meaningful careers.Our area of expertise includes reclamation, remediation, and natural sciences.

The primary function of the Environmental Practitioner / Project Manager (Urban Contaminated Sites) is to manage multiple projects of varying complexity within set timelines and provide skilled organization pertaining to planning, budgeting, issue resolution, resource allocation and management. Specifically, the Environmental Practitioner / Project Manager for the Port Moody office will be focused on the contaminated sites investigations of urban, commercial and industrial sites within Metro Vancouver, conducting Phase 1s / Stage 1s, Phase 2s / Stage 2s, Remediation, and Detailed Site Investigations. Within a project, this role reports to an Environmental Practitioner / Account Manager. This position may also liaise with the client directly regarding the project work and status. This position will report to the Operations Manager.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Define scope of activities, set priorities, evaluate, and manage risks and monitor performance.
• Manage remediation programs within urban, commercial and industrial sites within Metro Vancouver, including Stage 1 and 2 ESAs, Phase I and IIs, soil and groundwater treatment, soil and groundwater monitoring and risk assessments; as well as applications under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations for regulatory instruments including Approvals in Principal and Certificates of Compliance.
• Prepare and senior review technical reports and submit to clients and regulators.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of proposals.
• Design and prepare work programs and technical reports for field programs.
• Maintain a strong understanding and knowledge of BC regulatory regime (AB is an asset).
• Responsible for review and sign-off on monthly invoices to clients.
• Maintain billable targets as set by CEO / COO.
• Responsible for ensuring project staff meet, maintain, or exceed client-specific health and safety requirements, review safety documents, POPs’, templates, and other material.
• Undertake occasional travel to Calgary, Fort St John, Vancouver, or other destinations as needed.
• Provide excellent levels of service to our internal and external clients.
• Expand services to existing clients through cross-selling SynergyAspen’s various lines of business (Remediation, Reclamation and Natural Sciences) and assist in preparation of RFQ’s and SOQ’s.
• Provide professional supervision and guidance to direct reports and junior employees.
• Additional tasks as needed.

What You Offer SynergyAspen

• 10+ years relevant experience in environmental consulting, with 5+ years of project management experience.
• B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in a related discipline and a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag. etc.) recognized in BC (or eligibility to apply in BC).
• Experience in contaminated sites on urban sites, with extensive knowledge of the various provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines, with particular attention to the BC Contaminated Site Regulations and associated administrative and technical guidance documentation.
• Experience in managing technically complex projects, working with a dynamic team, and overseeing cost controls.
• Energy, intelligence, and integrity. Your drive for exceptional client experience is relentless.
• Experience managing and working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Reliable attention to details that matter most, remarkable accuracy, and professional organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety.

What SynergyAspen Offers You

• An opportunity to be a leader in the adoption and use of technology for an environmental consulting company with the purpose of reducing our clients’ environmental footprint.
• An opportunity to expand your expertise, and work for a company with integrity of purpose.
• An opportunity to develop your career in a growing company from three (3) different office locations (Fort St. John & Port Moody, BC and Calgary, AB).
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive extended health benefits.
• Eligibility for educational and professional membership dues reimbursements.
• Eligibility for profit sharing.
• External and internal training budget.
• Flexible work schedules and time-off options (banked time and unpaid time-off).
• Business-casual dress code.
• Pet friendly offices.
• Remote work flexibility.

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company. Successful candidates may be required to submit reference checks, criminal background checks, and education verification.

We thank all interested applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your resume will be kept on file for future considerations.