Environmental Scientist

**VERSATILITY. EXPERTISE.**

With these two words, Vertex makes the promise that we will always be versatile in developing solutions to our clients’ unique needs and that we will always demonstrate expertise in our designated fields.

Since 1962, Vertex has been a leading North American provider of environmental services. With over 60 years of expertise, Vertex helps clients achieve their development goals through our versatile suite of services. From the initial site selection, consultation and regulatory approval, through the construction, operation and maintenance phases, to conclusion and environmental cleanup, Vertex offers a diverse range of services throughout the life cycle of our clients’ projects.

**OVERVIEW**

**CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS**
- Diploma or higher education related to environmental sciences, biology or other related discipline
- Minimum 1 to 5 years of environmental work experience with three or more of the following:

- Phase I and Phase II program execution
- Remediation
- Groundwater monitoring
- Spill response
- Reclamation supervision
- Detailed Site Assessments
- Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections
- Preparing reclamation closure reports for submission in Saskatchewan
- Project management experience is an asset - cost estimates, scheduling, budget tracking client interactions and communications
- Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry
- 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 Saskatchewan

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Spend up to 80% of work hours performing technical field activities on environmental projects, which may include:

- Environmental Assessments (Phase I and II)
- Remediation - supervision and management of remedial excavations
- Spill response
- Groundwater monitoring
- Detailed Site Assessments
- Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections
- Reclamation supervision
- Regulatory submissions
- Responsible for both field and office execution of environmental projects with an emphasis on field work
- Active stewardship of Vertex and client safety programs is expected
- Responsible to build relationships within Vertex, with regulators and clients to effectively develop and manage projects within the environmental business unit
- Mentor and coach junior environmental staff

**LOCATION**

This position will be based out of our Regina, SK or remote from Weyburn or Swift Current, SK

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Compensation is commensurate with education and experience
- A comprehensive benefit package is provided
- RRSP Plan
- _**APPLY NOW**

With a track record of success, Vertex provides a fast-paced environment where people thrive. We recognize that each member brings a valuable skill set to the Vertex team and we make health, safety and community well-being a priority by supporting numerous endeavors at each of our locations across North America.

*_We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted*_