Current Openings

Senior Reclamation/Remediation 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.

Job Description:

• Project manage the completion of assessment, remediation and reclamation projects, ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget, directly or as an advisor.
• Communicate with Program Manager on a daily basis to ensure proper documentation and project scope.
• Ensure financial accountability of projects, monitoring and controlling project expenditures ensuring they are within the project scope.
• Project Completion: Coordinate completion of client final reporting requirements and ensure that final reports are accurate and on time.
• Complete select complex field component of Phase 2 and 3 environmental site assessments, detailed site assessments and reclamation activities.
• Responsible for delegating tasks to intermediate and junior project managers working on their projects.  Provides on‑site direction and supervision.
• Act as a coach and mentor for all junior, intermediate project managers ensuring they are developed to their full capability. 
• Work as a member of a team to promote a culture of teamwork to ensure a high level of employee morale, productivity and engagement.
• Work with Program Manager to establish and maintain positive and effective client relationships to ensure continued project support as well as renewed or expanded work.
• Provide required information to clients through defined reporting protocol.
• Assess reclamation success on various reclaimed oil and gas well sites throughout Alberta.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies and landowners.
• Data analysis and interpretation.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• 10 or more years of reclamation and remediation experience, including Phase 1, 2 and 3 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and reporting.

• Expert knowledge of Alberta Environmental Reclamation & Remediation Criteria and Guidelines for well sites and associated facilities and associated reporting.
• A demonstratable understanding of relevant provincial and federal legislation.
• Solid range of experience with pre- and post-reclamation assessments and reclamation certificate applications.
• Knowledge of Alberta Environmental Criteria and Guidelines.
• Superior Project Management experience in managing upstream oil and gas projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy within a team environment.
• Available to travel.
• Experience supervising, training and coaching others.
• Proficient at software for word processing and data management.
• Degree or Diploma in Environmental, Natural or Soil Sciences. 
• Valid Alberta drivers license.
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with APEGA, AIA, or ASPB.

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 in a larger company. NorthWind values a safe work environment, valued employees, client satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume to our NorthWind Career Page.

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