We are seeking an experienced Environmental Professional to join our team, focusing on projects within the midstream and upstream oil and gas sector (with emphasis in grassland reclamation). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in remediation, reclamation, and upstream and midstream oil and gas in the province of Alberta, with at least 3 years of experience, preferably including leading field programs.

The Environmental Professional is responsible for various environmental field programs, with a focus on site investigation, remediation, and reclamation, with a client-centered focus to drive successful client outcomes for continued growth and success.  Operating in a diverse and competitive environment, the Enviro Professional will perform work with a focus on health & safety, while collaborating with other functional and support teams, regional offices, and other stakeholders to provide a safe, effective, and high standard of service delivery. This position will assist Project Managers (PMs) to execute environmental projects tasks across diverse practice areas, including environmental assessments, groundwater monitoring, and vegetation management.  The Enviro Professional will always perform work and ensure adherence to FLINT's core values and exemplary ethical standards.

What would you be doing?

The Environmental Professional’s responsibilities will depend on project requirements, with more experienced Environmental Professional’s taking on a leadership role with larger, more complex projects, and scope of work.  Experienced Environmental Professional’s will mentor and provide additional technical support to professionals with less experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and or Lead in the execution of environmental field programs while mentoring other Environmental Professionals.
• Variable field to office work time with field work up to 60% and 40% office work. Ratio will be season and project dependent.
• Collaborate with the Project Managers to execute Environmental field work.
• Participate in environmental field programs within the site investigation, remediation, and reclamation practice areas.
• Assist Project Managers with execution of environmental projects tasks including developing work plans, cost estimates, data analysis, and review in various practice areas such as:
  • Stage/Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments
    • Site visits to investigate current the location’s environmental status.
    • Borehole logging, soil sampling and preparing laboratory sample submissions.
    • Report writing
  • Small and large-scale remediation and reclamation projects. 
    • Onsite supervision of third-party contractors
  • Groundwater monitoring programs 
    • Installation, development, monitoring (field screening), and sampling of groundwater.
    • Surveying, hydraulic conductivity testing, and groundwater flow calculations
  • Detailed site assessments and vegetation management activities in various areas across Western Canada
    • Complete post reclamation weed spraying, soil and vegetation health assessment across a variety of land uses.
• Cross-training to ensure appropriate coverage with seasonal work and various business needs.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, landowners, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Provide detailed project management and reporting support to project managers.
• Complete administrative duties within required timelines.
• Other projects and assignments as required.

Does this sound like you?

• Technical Diploma or University Degree in environmental science/engineering or related discipline. 
• Eligibility for or carry a current professional designation (ie: Agrologist, Biologist, or Engineering/Geoscience in relevant province)
• 3-7+ years’ experience in environmental consulting.
• Experienced in leading and overseeing environmental assessment and remediation projects, including contractor supervision, sample selection for laboratory analysis, surface reclamation and vegetation management.
• Experience with and can safely operate light duty trucks.
• Hold and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Knowledge and application of provincial environmental regulations, policies and guidelines or technical guidance documents.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant environmental regulations pertaining to site investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in planning and control of work in a multi-project, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to develop meaningful working relationships with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Able to prioritize work and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic and productive team environment.
• Proactive approach to problem solving with a strong ability to take initiative.
• Priority focus on health & safety.

Perks of the job 

• Competitive compensation.
• Health coverage for you and your family.
• Internal development and growth.
• Professional designation allowance.
• RRSP matching.

Other important details  

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position and will require completion of a drug and alcohol testing.    

Why FLINT

 FLINT strives every day to be recognized as your employer of choice, modelling our core values not only to our customers but also to our employees. We promise to uphold these values by providing a safe, progressive, and proactive work environment while continuously working to minimize our impact on our planet. We will work every day to build our employees into leaders, fostering a work environment of integrity, curiosity, empowerment, and innovation. At FLINT, we recognize that our greatest resource is our people. By combining world-class workforce solutions with top-tier talent, together will build upon our reputation of unwavering quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. 

We are committed to creating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, including fostering a safe and respectful environment that allows for diverse perspectives—a work environment in which all employees are valued and have an equal opportunity to achieve success.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected factors.