Reclamation Specialist

**Company Description**

At WestMET, we are creating value by developing and growing a portfolio of complementary businesses that support a sustainable economic future in the Minerals, Energy and Technology sectors.

Our current business segments include:
1. _WestMET Ag_ -Agriproducts division focused on the production and development of agricultural products centered on the unique properties of our world class Humalite resource.

2. _**WestMET ERS**_ - Branching from a coal mining background in Alberta, the WestMET Earth and Reclamation Services (ERS) Team aims to provide engineering, environmental and regulatory support to mine sites as well as other industrial proponents.

Currently, WestMET ERS is working with multiple Alberta coal mines on their path through reclamation and closure as well as ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting. WestMET strives to push the standard of reclamation forward by finding innovative solutions to achieve both regulatory compliance and equivalent land capability targets.

**Position Summary**

WestMET is invested in the professional growth of our employees and strives to provide opportunities for training, development and advancement.

**Supervisor Responsibilities**

This position does not currently have formal direct supervisory responsibilities over other employees, but this role has the potential to grow into a greater supervisory responsibility in the organization.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Work as part of a Team to develop and implement post-reclamation monitoring plans focused on achieving reclamation certification.
- Support the development of environmental strategies such as reclamation and closure plans, resource conservation and waste reduction.
- Complete soils and vegetation assessments.
- Develop seed mixes and planting prescriptions.
- Coordinate field activities including scheduling and budgeting.
- Complete safety program requirements for all field activities.
- Prepare reports including data analysis.
- Support regulatory communication and correspondence.

**Education and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree or higher education related to Environmental Science, biology or related field.
- Minimum 8-years of related work experience with a large focus on reclamation and post-reclamation monitoring.
- Strong soils and vegetation skills are key for this role.
- Project Management skills including field staff management, client management, contractor management, scheduling and budgeting.
- Understanding of applicable reclamation regulations and regulatory guiding documents.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

**Licenses, Registration, and Certifications**
- A professional designation (or in-training designation) with an applicable organization such as Alberta Society of Professional Biologist (ASPB) or Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) would be considered an asset.
- Safety certification is also an asset, but training will also be provided, as required.

**Skills/Competencies**
- Leadership.
- Communication.
- Decision making.
- High regard for safety.
- Comfortable in the field and working near heavy equipment.
- Experience operating light duty trucks, ATV/UTV, ARGO and trailers.

**Location**
- Flexible including work from home as well as at various sites throughout Alberta.
- Edmonton and Hanna, Alberta (main office centers).
- A mix of desktop and field activities. Occasional evening or weekend work, as required.

**Supporting Information**
- Salary position (adaptable pay range).
- Compensation is based on education and years of applicable experience.
- Standard vacation hours.
- A Benefit Package is provided.
- Company pension plan.
- Flexible Schedule.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $91,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- reclamation and post-reclamation: 8 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6H 5P9