Contaminated Sites Specialist

Location

Alberta

Position type

Full Time

Close date

Open until suitable candidate found

Corporate profile

Maskwa Environmental Consulting Ltd. (Maskwa) is a professional consulting firm based in Calgary, Alberta. We are searching for an Contaminated Sites Specialist to join our growing team. We specialize in planning, permitting, strategy development and implementation, and environmental services. We provide senior level expertise to help our clients navigate through the complex maze of environmental regulations and regulatory compliance required for projects across the energy sector. Our clients are diverse represent several market segments: renewable energy, electrical transmission and distribution, municipal, and oil and gas. We pride ourselves on our vibrant corporate culture and progressive work environment that offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for training, and benefit programs.

Job description

The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in environmental site assessments (ESAs) and remediation to support clients in managing contaminated sites across Alberta. Their primary responsibilities include leading field programs (Phase I, II, and III ESAs), developing and implementing remediation strategies, and preparing regulatory-compliant technical reports. The successful candidate will also play an interdisciplinary role, contributing to project planning, proposal development, and business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be motivated to take on a leadership role, coach and mentor staff, and help foster an environment of effective knowledge transfer and continual improvement. The ideal candidate will be motivated to coach and mentor staff, helping foster an environment of effective knowledge transfer and continual improvement. The ideal candidate will have a great attitude, a willingness to grow as a professional, and can jump in to contribute to our continued growth.

Core qualifications

• University degree (e.g., B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in an environment focused program such as Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of environmental consulting experience, including preparing ESAs, remediation, and reclamation within Alberta's regulatory environment.
• Professional designation (P.Geo., P.Ag., or P.Biol.).
• Strong knowledge of Alberta regulations, including Alberta Tier 1 & 2 guidelines, Alberta Energy Regulator processes, and ERCB Directives 50/58; familiarity with Saskatchewan and British Columbia guidelines is considered an asset.
• Experience managing contaminated sites, including soil and groundwater investigations, monitoring programs, remediation strategies, and risk assessments.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and data interpretation skills, with the ability to prepare and review high-quality technical reports.
• Strong client-facing interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and maintain positive client relationships.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of sound problem-solving and decision-making in fast-paced project environments.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to work in field settings, including urban, rural, and remote sites.
• Superior written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize work.
• Team-oriented and suited to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.

The preferred candidate will have the following attributes to support our team and our clients:

• Experience in applying regulations to various energy-sector projects, with priority given to experience in pipelines, electrical transmission/distribution, and renewable energy.
• Sense of initiative, with an open-minded approach to participating in different types of projects, tasks, and responsibilities associated with a growing business.
• An unwavering commitment to health and safety.

Core responsibilities

• Plan and execute environmental site assessments (Phase I, II, and III ESAs), including drilling, soil/groundwater sampling, data interpretation, and preparation of regulatory-compliant technical reports.
• Understand potential impacts of site activities, including spills, on vegetation, soil and groundwater.
• Develop scopes of work, project budgets, and cost estimates for ESAs, remediation programs, reclamation activities, and related environmental projects.
• Design, evaluate, and implement remediation and risk-management strategies, including assessments evaluated against Alberta Tier 1, Tier 2, remedial options analysis, and use of tools such as the Subsoil Salinity Tool.
• Lead and oversee field programs on simple and complex sites.
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior and intermediate staff in field execution, safety, and reporting.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, including procurement, coordination, performance oversight, and cost tracking.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Conduct reclamation and vegetation management activities, and support reclamation certificate application processes across Alberta.
• Manage and triage a diverse portfolio of sites across multiple years.
• Submission of reports to appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with clients, regulators, Indigenous groups (if applicable), internal teams, and other stakeholders, including addressing regulatory updates and project status.
• Contribute to proposals, business development, pre-qualifications, and multi-disciplinary project planning, supporting client relationship management and organizational growth.
• Ensure strong adherence to health and safety policies and Occupational Health and Safety procedures, promoting safety leadership, compliance, and continuous improvement on all project sites.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in remote settings.
• Deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment.
• Collaborate with staff across the company and externally in completing deliverables.
• Complete required corporate operation and administrative activities (time entry, expense submissions, invoicing, reporting, etc.) as required, in a timely manner.
• Support Maskwa employees in day-to-day business operations.

Diverse perspectives and approaches make us stronger

Maskwa strives to create a fair, diverse, inclusive workplace where all voices are heard with respect and treated equally, where we are accountable to each other. Everyone should feel comfortable to be their true authentic selves.

Compensation package

Maskwa offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, and benefits that are reflective of skillset and experience.

Location

This is a full-time hybrid position, preferably based out of our Calgary office located at Avenue SE or the Edmonton field office located at Avenue NW. Within this role, travel throughout Alberta will be required. Remote work would be considered for certain candidates.

How to apply

To apply submit a cover letter and resume as a PDF attachment to with the subject line Contaminated Sites Specialist.

Your application will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Only short-listed candidates that have submitted through the company email address that meet the core responsibilities/qualifications will be considered.