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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. Our Environmental Services Group is a significant part of Stantec’s success and employs over 3,000 staff across North America. Our dedicated group of professionals provide a wide variety of environmental services and are recognized as leaders in the industry.  Stantec is devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. 

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We have an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager (Site Investigation, Remediation & Risk Assessment) to join our dynamic Environmental Services team in British Columbia. As a key member of the team, you will work with the team to further solidify our project delivery and technical excellence, as well as work with senior management to help determine the future direction of the group. This will include providing technical direction and guidance, as well as identifying business development opportunities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

Actively participate in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team

Support clients in various sectors including all forms of government, energy, transportation, natural resources, insurance, community development, and various other commercial and industrial sectors 

Independent Project Management of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 and 2 PSIs and DSIs, remediation projects; as well as applications under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations for regulatory instruments including Approvals in Principal and Certificates of Compliance

Pursue and lead proposal and project efforts within the Site Investigation, Remediation & Risk Assessment team in British Columbia including the development of work plans, associated scopes and budgets, and the procurement and retainment of necessary subcontractors

Provide technical insight, guidance and review on project deliverables including management of scope, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and health and safety

Provide mentorship and training junior members of the Team

Participating in marketing and business development meetings along with client account management

Collaborate across disciplines including Indoor Environments, Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical, Atmospheric Sciences, and Water Resources across Stantec Canada offices

Work with leadership to continually assess the direction of the practice

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Demonstrated experience with managing contaminated sites projects and project teams

Demonstrated knowledge of the various provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines, with particular attention to the BC Contaminated Site Regulations and associated administrative and technical guidance documentation, and the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment regulatory framework

Strong client management and communication skills are essential

A strong understanding of how to conduct contaminated site investigations and remediations

A strong affinity for teamwork and training/mentoring junior field staff is also essential for this position

Superior, and demonstrated, verbal and written communication skills, specifically technical report writing 

Possession of a valid BC driver’s license is required

Education and Experience

Minimum of 6 years of directly applicable experience as an Environmental Professional, with focus on contaminated sites investigation field work, project management, and writing of technical reports, including Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSIs, remediation reports. 

Minimum of 2 years of direct project management experience.

A University degree (Bachelor or Master's) in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology or Engineering.

Possession of, or eligibility for, a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., R.P.Bio, P.Chem.). 

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible