Contaminated Sites Specialist
Position
Contaminated Sites Specialist
Location
Alberta
Position type
Full Time
Close date
Open until suitable candidate found
Corporate profile
Maskwa Environmental Consulting Ltd. (Maskwa) is a professional consulting firm based in Calgary, Alberta. We are searching for an Contaminated Sites Specialist to join our growing team. We specialize in planning, permitting, strategy development and implementation, and environmental services. We provide senior level expertise to help our clients navigate through the complex maze of environmental regulations and regulatory compliance required for projects across the energy sector. Our clients are diverse represent several market segments: renewable energy, electrical transmission and distribution, municipal, and oil and gas. We pride ourselves on our vibrant corporate culture and progressive work environment that offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for training, and benefit programs.
Job description
The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in environmental site assessments (ESAs) and remediation to support clients in managing contaminated sites across Alberta. Their primary responsibilities include leading field programs (Phase I, II, and III ESAs), developing and implementing remediation strategies, and preparing regulatory-compliant technical reports. The successful candidate will also play an interdisciplinary role, contributing to project planning, proposal development, and business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be motivated to take on a leadership role, coach and mentor staff, and help foster an environment of effective knowledge transfer and continual improvement. The ideal candidate will be motivated to coach and mentor staff, helping foster an environment of effective knowledge transfer and continual improvement.
Core qualifications
University degree (e.g., B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in an environment focused program such as Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline.
7 to 10 years of environmental consulting experience, including preparing ESAs, remediation, and reclamation within Alberta’s regulatory environment.
Professional designation (P.Geo., P.Ag., or P.Biol.).
Strong knowledge of Alberta regulations, including Alberta Tier 1 & 2 guidelines, Alberta Energy Regulator processes, and ERCB Directives 50/58; familiarity with Saskatchewan and British Columbia guidelines is considered an asset.
Experience managing contaminated sites, including soil and groundwater investigations, monitoring programs, remediation strategies, and risk assessments.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and data interpretation skills, with the ability to prepare and review high-quality technical reports.
Strong client-facing interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and maintain positive client relationships.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of sound problem-solving and decision-making in fast-paced project environments.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to work in field settings, including urban, rural, and remote sites.
Superior written and verbal English communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize work.
Team-oriented and suited to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Self-directed and able to work independently.
The preferred candidate will have the following attributes to support our team and our clients:
Experience in applying regulations to various energy-sector projects, with priority given to experience in pipelines, electrical transmission/distribution, and renewable energy.
Sense of initiative, with an open-minded approach to participating in different types of projects, tasks, and responsibilities associated with a growing business.
An unwavering commitment to health and safety.
Core responsibilities
Plan and execute environmental site assessments (Phase I, II, and III ESAs), including drilling, soil/groundwater sampling, data interpretation, and preparation of regulatory-compliant technical reports.
Understand potential impacts of site activities, including spills, on vegetation, soil and groundwater.
Develop scopes of work, project budgets, and cost estimates for ESAs, remediation programs, reclamation activities, and related environmental projects.
Design, evaluate, and implement remediation and risk-management strategies, including assessments evaluated against Alberta Tier 1, Tier 2, remedial options analysis, and use of tools such as the Subsoil Salinity Tool.
Lead and oversee field programs on simple and complex sites.
Mentor, train, and supervise junior and intermediate staff in field execution, safety, and reporting.
Manage contractors and subcontractors, including procurement, coordination, performance oversight, and cost tracking.
Monitor project performance, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
Conduct reclamation and vegetation management activities, and support reclamation certificate application processes across Alberta.
Manage and triage a diverse portfolio of sites across multiple years.
Submission of reports to appropriate regulatory agencies.
Liaise and communicate effectively with clients, regulators, Indigenous groups (if applicable), internal teams, and other stakeholders, including addressing regulatory updates and project status.
Contribute to proposals, business development, pre-qualifications, and multi-disciplinary project planning, supporting client relationship management and organizational growth.
Ensure strong adherence to health and safety policies and Occupational Health and Safety procedures, promoting safety leadership, compliance, and continuous improvement on all project sites.
Demonstrated ability to work safely in remote settings.
Deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment.
Collaborate with staff across the company and externally in completing deliverables.
Complete required corporate operation and administrative activities (time entry, expense submissions, invoicing, reporting, etc.) as required, in a timely manner.
Support Maskwa employees in day-to-day business operations.
Diverse perspectives and approaches make us stronger
Maskwa strives to create a fair, diverse, inclusive workplace where all voices are heard with respect and treated equally, where we are accountable to each other. Everyone should feel comfortable to be their true authentic selves.
Compensation package
Maskwa offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, and benefits that are reflective of skillset and experience.
Location
This is a full-time hybrid position, preferably based out of our Calgary office located at 140 10 Avenue SE or the Edmonton field office located at 5208 82 Avenue NW. Within this role, travel throughout Alberta will be required. Remote work would be considered for certain candidates.
How to apply
To apply click below or submit a cover letter and resume as a PDF attachment to careers@maskwaenv.com with the subject line 250404 - Contaminated Sites Specialist.
Your application will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Only short-listed candidates that have submitted through the company email address that meet the core responsibilities/qualifications will be considered.