Senior Environmental Professional

Office: 1512 97 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 1N7
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OAKRIDGE has an opening for a Junior to Intermediate Environmental Scientist in a field related to Environmental (Agrology, Biology, Geology, etc.) working in the upstream oil and gas industry.

This role will be responsible for working on remediation and reclamation projects in the oil and gas industry, producing professional reports, quality fieldwork, and general environmental consulting duties. This is a dynamic field position requiring the applicant to be located (or ability to relocate) within the Peace Region.

• environmental related experience, diploma, or degree
• 0-4 years experience in the Oil and Gas Sector, preferably in BC and/or Alberta.
• Registration or ability to register with the Professional Designation in their field.
• ability to work independently on multi-disciplinary projects
• ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• ability to work extended hours when required, as well as travel to and from remote jobsites (often requiring overnight stays in camps or hotels)
• ability to carry a minimum of 50 lbs without assistance
• a high level of personal responsibility and ethics
• ability to direct and supervise others respectfully and efficiently
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License

Main Duties include but are not limited to:

• spill response and containment
• groundwater and soil sampling
• onsite supervision of subcontractors (drillers, vac trucks, excavators, etc)
• writing reports for submission to Government Bodies in Alberta and BC as well as private entities.
• following and managing remediation plans
• familiarity with provincial regulations for both Alberta and BC
• following and managing remediation and reclamation plans

Dawson Creek is a small city located close to the BC/Alberta Border, about an hour and 40 minutes from Grande Prairie to the east and 4 hours to Prince George to the west, with a friendly and family-oriented community. Dawson Creek has all of the amenities of a medium size city, with shopping, dining, education and entertainment resources all widely available.

For the outdoor enthusiast the Peace Region offers a huge variety of winter and summer activities.

OAKRIDGE is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries and a full benefit program that includes health, dental, life insurance, travel insurance, and EAP. We offer a casual and fun work environment where you will be fully trained and mentored in the industry.

OAKRIDGE has an immediate opening for a Senior Environmental Professional.

This role will be responsible for working on remediation and reclamation projects in the oil and gas industry, producing professional reports, quality fieldwork, and general environmental consulting duties. This is a dynamic position requiring the applicant to be located (or ability to relocate) within the Peace Region.

• Degree or Diploma in an Environmental related field (i.e., Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Agrology, Forestry etc.) with 5-10 years progressive work experience.
• 5+ years experience in the Oil and Gas Sector, preferably in BC and/or Alberta.
• Registration or ability to register with the Professional Designation in their field.
• Ability to work independently on multi-disciplinary projects
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• A high level of personal responsibility and ethics
• Ability to direct and supervise others respectfully and efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License

• Manage projects and junior staff
• Ensure projects are completed in a timely and effective manner
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders and staff
• Train and mentor junior staff
• Develop business and marketing strategies to expand environmental services and relationships
• Coordinate and provide guidance for remediation and reclamation projects including CoR Part1/2 applications, Stage/Phase 1 & 2 PSI/ESAs, in-situ and ex-situ remediation projects, soil and…