Environmental Operations Manager

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KINTERA, formerly known as DWB Consulting Services and Chartwell Resource Group, is a multi-disciplinary British Columbia based natural resource consulting firm with offices across the province. Formed through the merger of two well-established firms, the company brings together decades of field experience and technical expertise to serve government, industry, and Indigenous communities throughout BC and beyond.

KINTERA provides a comprehensive range of services including forestry management, engineering design, environmental and biological assessments, GIS and mapping, planning and permitting, and compliance monitoring. Our team of engineers, foresters, biologists, and GIS professionals works across sectors including forestry, transportation, utilities, clean energy, oil and gas, and mining, combining on-the-ground knowledge with innovative technology to deliver practical, sustainable solutions.

We are looking for an energetic, client-focused Environmental Operations Manager to lead our Williams Lake Environment team. If you are a technically strong RPBio (or other BC‑registered environmental professional such as PAg or RPF) who is ready to grow into management or a current technical lead eager to take the next step. This role offers hands‑on project work, leadership experience, and a clear path to expand your career and take on increasing responsibility while living in a great community.

Relocation costs and signing bonus are available.

You will lead a small, skilled team (5–10 staff) delivering practical environmental solutions across transportation, mining, utilities, forestry, clean energy, and other natural‑resource sectors. You’ll combine hands‑on project work with client leadership, staff mentoring, and business development to expand Kintera’s presence in the Cariboo‑Chilcotin region.

Primary office: Williams Lake, BC (Cariboo region).
Relocation support is available for the successful candidate.

Work arrangement:
Office‑based with flexible scheduling and some field work and travel within the Cariboo‑Chilcotin region.

In the Cariboo you will find the perfect mix of lifestyle, prosperity and community. Williams Lake is among the most affordable cities in the province, with real estate priced below the provincial average. See here for more about making your home in the beautiful Cariboo region:

In this role, you will report to and work with our Director of Environment, who is also based in Williams Lake and available to provide direct mentoring and support, to set the direction of the Williams Lake Environment department and to ensure client needs and division goals are successfully met.

• Leading and mentoring a team of professionals, in training professionals, and technicians; support career development and on the job training.
• Managing projects from scoping through delivery: budgets, schedules, safety, quality control, and client communications.
• Acting as Environmental/Discipline Lead or Project Manager on a broad range of projects.
• Growing client relationships and support proposal/quote development to win new work.
• Promoting a progressive safety culture and support Kintera’s safety program.
• Participating in field work as required to support staff training and project needs.

• BC‑regulated environmental professional,(RPBio, PAg, RPF, PGeo, PEng; registered technologists will also be considered).
• BC environmental consulting experience
  with demonstrated familiarity with provincial permitting, regulators, and First Nations engagement, with at least five (5) years of environmental consulting experience.
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