Intermediate 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 50 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.
- Currently possesses a professional designation (or in training designation) applicable for conducting professional sign off in Alberta.
- Minimum 4 to 7 years of environmental work experience with experience in:

- Phase I and Phase II program execution
- Remediation
- Reclamation
- Groundwater monitoring
- Spill response
- Detailed Site Assessments
- Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections
- Preparing reclamation closure reports for submission in Alberta
- Project management experience is an asset - cost estimates, scheduling, budget tracking client interactions and communications.
- Experience in executing upstream environmental assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects.
- 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.
- Hydrogeology background a strong asset
- Experience with developing assessment, remediation or reclamation cost estimates is an asset.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Spend up to 80% of work hours performing technical field activities on environmental projects.
- Environmental Assessments (Phase I and II)
- Remediation
- Reclamation
- Spill response
- Groundwater monitoring
- Detailed Site Assessments
- Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections
- Regulatory submissions
- Responsible for project coordination, cost control and project scoping to ensure effectively versatile solutions are developed to meet client’s regulatory needs and budgets;
- 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 Calgary office.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.
- A comprehensive benefit package is provided.
- Potential for Employee RRSP Profit Sharing
- Learning and development opportunities
- A culture of performance and accountability
- A supportive and positive team environment

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.

At Vertex, we value teamwork through collaboration and provide support across the entire organization. If you think you have what it takes to play for the Vertex team, please apply.
- “We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted_