Senior Contaminated Sites Specialist - Edmonton Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 47239)

Description

Discover your full potential! At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

We are currently seeking a Senior Contaminated Sites Specialist to join our Environment and Water Practice in our Edmonton office location on a full-time, permanent basis. The position will have two primary components: technical guidance for junior contaminated sites staff as well as project management and execution. You will lead or coordinate the project management of AB projects and provide technical support, training and mentoring to our team of engineers and scientists throughout AB. 

Responsibilities:

• Staying current on general trends in the technical field and market sector.
• Designing, managing and/or conducting environmental site assessment and remediation programs.
• Designing and implementing remediation and risk management strategies for a variety of sites across Alberta.
• Managing projects according to the approved scope of work and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget.
• Delivering top quality and winning technical proposals for environmental engineering projects.
• Leading the development of accurate scopes of work, cost estimates, project plans, schedules, and deliverables for high quality project execution.
• Contributing to ongoing project management best practice implementation.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to support the delivery of top-quality technical work on projects.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in an environmental discipline or environmentally related engineering discipline.
• Professional registration as P.Eng., P.Geo., or P.Ag. in Alberta.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience (preference will be given to individuals with consulting experience).
• The successful candidate must have experience with Contaminated Sites assessment and remediation in Alberta.
• Current knowledge of AB environmental regulations - including the Alberta Tier 1 and 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, and Environmental for Alberta Surface Waters.
• Experience with a variety of sites including residential to industrial, and upstream/downstream petroleum.
• Experience mentoring and directing staff to execute the work to high technical quality standards.
• Leadership skills and experience and the desire to train, mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff within the team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build long-term, successful professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, problem solving, leadership and mentorship skills.
• Several years of experience establishing and maintaining client relationships is required.
• Contributing to identifying and securing new business opportunities and marketing activities.
• Developing and maintaining a presence as a practice leader in the industry through participation in professional and sector organizations.
• Some travel will be required in this position.

Beneficial Qualifications:

• Professional registration in other Canadian provinces and territories.
• Experience with Alberta Subsoil Salinity Tool Version 3.0.
• Knowledge/experience with Alberta Exposure Control Guide and Alberta Risk Management Plan Guide.
• Sound knowledge of Federal contaminated sites guidelines.

What Makes Tetra Tech a Great Place to Work:

• Benefits starting day one of employment.
• Competitive base salary.
• This job will predominantly be in the office, with the possibility of a hybrid arrangement subject to the manager's discretion.
• Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
• Tetra Tech supports life-long learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
• You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
• By joining this team, you have access to a large network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
• Opportunity for advancement within our Water & Environment Practice and within Tetra Tech globally.

Additional Information 

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship (a copy of a valid work permit may be required).

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required but will be explained during the recruitment process if they are necessary.

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We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—30,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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