Senior Environmental Professional, Contaminated Sites

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are 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

With growing portfolios across major sectors in the Prairies and Territories (P&T), we are seeking established Senior Environmental Professional(s) to provide technical excellence and leadership within our Prairies and Territories Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team. The successful candidates will leverage their technical skills to drive soil and groundwater investigation and remediation projects, regulatory strategy, and project delivery. You will support major clients across sectors such as upstream and downstream oil & gas, power and utilities, commercial real estate, government, and transportation, delivering innovative strategies for complex environmental projects.

The position location is flexible throughout Stantec’s Prairies and Territories offices, with the possibility for remote work.

Your Key Responsibilities

Health and Safety

Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health and Safety Program

Create and lead a positive safety culture on all projects

Project Delivery

Serve as technical lead, providing input and detailed review of project scopes of work and cost estimates to execute contaminated site investigations (i.e., Phase II ESAs) in soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor

Work with project teams and subcontractors to develop remedial options analysis, remedial action plans, and risk assessment / management strategies

Provide detailed review of scopes of work and cost estimates to execute chosen remedial and/or site management strategies and coordinate strategy with subcontractors

Work with Project Managers to effectively manage budget, scope, quality, and timelines on a variety of medium to large sized projects and/or client portfolios

May serve as Project Manager on select projects

Analyze and interpret project data, providing senior technical input and support to deliver reports that meet client and regulatory requirements

Client Relationships and Business Development

Maintain and grow long-standing client relationships 

Support strategic account planning and contribute to growth initiatives

Participate in marketing and business development activities and initiatives with current and/or new clients to grow and expand Stantec’s environmental services

Interface with other Stantec departments and promote SIR services

Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor and support project managers and technical staff

Assist with recruiting and developing talent to support SIR programs

Collaborate with regional leaders to assess team capabilities and resource needs

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong understanding of intrusive investigation methods and remediation principles and technologies

Proficiency in contaminant hydrogeology, data interpretation, and conceptual site model development

Experience developing and executing remedial strategies including excavation programs, in‑situ and ex‑situ treatment, confirmatory sampling, and closure reporting

Strong understanding of provincial (AB, SK, MB, NT) and federal soil and groundwater remediation guidelines

Strong technical aptitude and technical writing ability

Experience in preparing high-quality technical reports and regulatory submissions

Demonstrated experience in upstream and/or downstream oil and gas across the P&T region is preferred

Demonstrated experience with Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is considered a strong asset

Experience in project management of contaminated site investigation and remediation projects

Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment

Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff

Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically)

Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions that can be defended

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.

Professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag., etc.) recognized in AB, SK, MB, and/or Northwest Territories.

Minimum 15 years of related experience.

Demonstrated experience dealing with regulators.

Demonstrated commitment to health and safety policies and procedures.

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.

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