Project Manager - Spill Response

Location: Calgary, AB
Job Type: Full-time

About Ambipar Response Canada Inc.

Ambipar Response Canada Inc. provides emergency response, environmental services, spill response, and remediation solutions across Canada. Our teams support clients during environmental incidents and provide practical solutions throughout response, remediation, and recovery projects.

We are committed to developing our employees through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.

What We Offer

• Health and dental benefits


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• RRSP matching program


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Professional development and tuition reimbursement


• Mentorship and career development opportunities


• Flex days


• Hybrid and work-from-home flexibility

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Spill Response to join our Calgary team and support environmental emergency response and remediation projects.

This is primarily an office-based position, with approximately 70–80% of the role focused on project coordination, client communication, documentation, budgeting, and project management . The position also requires involvement in field operations and the ability to support emergency response activities when required.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating multiple priorities, and responding to emergency incidents outside regular business hours as part of a weekly on-call rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental emergency response and remediation projects from initiation through completion


• Act as a primary liaison between General Managers, technical specialists, clients, field personnel, and other project stakeholders


• Lead and support Emergency Responders and Environmental Consultants during project activities


• Coordinate and oversee field operations and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently


• Develop project scopes, schedules, work plans, and task assignments


• Manage project budgets, costs, timelines, and forecasts


• Communicate project progress, updates, and recommendations to clients and regulatory agencies


• Ensure project activities meet applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements


• Review and maintain project documentation, reports, and records


• Support project invoicing, revenue tracking, and financial reporting


• Identify project risks, changing requirements, and opportunities for improved efficiency


• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation and provide support during environmental emergencies

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Land Reclamation, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline


• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental remediation, reclamation, spill response, or a related field


• Experience managing environmental projects from planning through completion


• Previous leadership or project management experience


• Experience working in safety-sensitive environments


• Knowledge of environmental emergency response, remediation practices, and applicable regulatory requirements


• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting costs, and tracking project performance


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Professional designation or eligibility for designation with an applicable professional organization is considered an asset


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required

Why Join Ambipar?

At Ambipar, you will work with experienced environmental professionals on a variety of emergency response, remediation, and environmental projects.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work directly with clients and field teams, and continue developing your project management and environmental expertise.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and qualifications outlined above and are interested in joining Ambipar Response Canada Inc., we encourage you to apply.

This position will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.