Environmental Consultant​/Spill Responder

Environmental Consultant / Spill Responder

Location:

Edmonton, AB
Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Primarily field-based, with overtime and after-hours response as required

Ambipar Response Canada Inc. provides environmental emergency response, spill response, remediation, and environmental consulting services across Western Canada. Our teams support clients with environmental projects and emergency response activities throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.

We are looking for an Environmental Consultant / Spill Responder to join our Environmental Spill Response team in Edmonton.

This is a primarily field-based position, with approximately 70-80% of the work performed in the field. The role involves travel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and northeastern British Columbia.

The successful candidate will support spill response, environmental assessment, sampling, documentation, remediation, and related consulting activities. Due to the nature of emergency response work, flexibility to respond outside regular business hours may be required.

• Respond to environmental incidents and support spill response activities
• Assist with spill containment, recovery, cleanup, and site assessment
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and other project personnel as required
• Conduct soil, water, and other environmental sampling
• Collect and document field data and observations
• Prepare daily field reports and assist with technical reports
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation
• Communicate project updates and field findings to supervisors and project teams
• Support project schedules, budgets, and other project objectives
• Follow company health and safety procedures and applicable environmental regulations
• Work safely in outdoor, remote, and changing field conditions

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Experience working in a safety-focused environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and remote locations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and industry practices is an asset
• Experience with environmental sampling, spill response, remediation, or consulting is an asset
• Experience interpreting environmental data is an asset

The following are considered assets:

• H2S Alive
• Ground Disturbance Level II
• Standard First Aid/CPR
• CSTS
• CSO
• Bear Awareness
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• Spill Response or Emergency Management training

Professional designation or eligibility for designation as a Biologist, Agrologist, Forester, Geoscientist, Chemist, Engineer, or Technologist is considered an asset.

This is an hourly position with overtime opportunities. Due to the emergency response nature of the role, additional hours may be required and may provide opportunities for overtime.

Benefits include:

• Health and dental benefits
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement
• Flex days

• Gain hands-on experience in spill response, environmental consulting, remediation, and reclamation
• Work alongside experienced environmental professionals
• Access professional development and training opportunities
• Build experience across a variety of environmental projects and response situations
• Contribute to projects that support environmental protection and public safety
  
  Opportunities for career growth within the environmental services industry