Current Openings

Intermediate Contaminated Sites Specialist

NorthWind Core Values:

OUR CULTURE | GROWTH MINDSET | TEAM FIRST | PERFORMANCE AND PURPOSE DRIVEN

Are you passionate about the environment and looking for a supportive team of hard-working individuals to nurture and develop your current environmental knowledge, skills and abilities? We are looking to grow our team with inspired team-players who share in our values and will support each other with the highest regard for environmental stewardship. Whether you are looking for an office or field position, or a combination of both, we look forward to exploring opportunities with you.

NorthWind Land Resources Inc. is an environmental consulting firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Peace River and Athabasca and a field office in Edson, Alberta. The firm was established in 1999 and has acquired a solid reputation for providing clients with expertise in the fields of reclamation, remediation and overall environmental liability management. We are a dynamic, results oriented company that delivers outstanding value to our clients while maintaining the highest levels of integrity. Offering a great place to work, NorthWind has a team of motivated employees who are highly trained and knowledgeable with a vision to be an industry leader in the provision of environmental services.

We are currently looking for an Intermediate Contaminated Sites Specialist based out of Edmonton or Calgary to add to our strong team of environmental professionals. This position will include both field and office duties with the split dependent both on season and individual program requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience planning and completing Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and remediation projects, possess a strong understanding of the current contaminated sites regulatory framework in Alberta, and be willing and able to share their expertise through the training and mentoring of Junior staff.

• Planning, coordination and field supervision of Phase 2 ESA and remediation projects
• Assist Senior Project and Program Managers with the overall management and delivery of assessment (P1/P2/P3 ESA) programs
• Supervision and training/mentoring of junior staff
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies and landowners
• Implementation of corporate and client safety programs
• Report writing and review for NorthWind’s assessment and remediation projects
• Preparation of work plans, budgets, technical memos, and letters

• 5 -10 years of assessment and remediation experience in Alberta
• Degree or Diploma from a reputable post-secondary institution
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with AIA and/or APEGA
• Expert knowledge of Alberta Environmental Criteria and Guidelines
• Experience managing a wide range of upstream oil and gas projects
• Experience communicating with private landowners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to excel in a team environment
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Available to travel
• Valid Alberta drivers license
• Background/experience in land reclamation will be considered a strong asset

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Our team consists of experienced consultants and technicians with varied educational backgrounds and expertise. Our Edmonton office is transit accessible, close to amenities and has parking and an on-site fitness center. We have an excellent employee culture and are a comfortable and relaxed workplace. Our small company feel allows for professional improvement and varied opportunities often not available with a larger company. NorthWind values a safe work environment, valued employees, client satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

To apply to this position, please submit your resume to this email: careers@nwlr.ca with the position that you are applying for in the subject line.

We thank all those who apply, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.