Job Description:

Summary

The person in this position will work on projects that further develop our environmental practice, specifically contaminated site assessment, remediation, and reclamation and closure capabilities in the Alberta and Western Canada markets. The primary clientele this person will work with is in the mining sector, with opportunities in the oil and gas, power, and public sectors. Project work may include collaborating with and coordinating multidisciplinary teams; preparing reports for regulatory submission (e.g., investigation reports, permit applications, management plans), preparing technical work plans and cost estimates for investigations of contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water; interpreting data; conducting remediation technology evaluations and feasibility studies; developing remediation, reclamation, and closure plans; preparing technical reports; and coordinating site remediation and reclamation activities. Additionally, the selected candidate will be involved in client and regulatory communication, will mentor junior staff, and will be responsible for financial performance on projects.

Typical business-development activities will include building and maintaining client relationships, tracking marketing leads and project opportunities, developing proposals and presentations, networking, and sharing Barr's capabilities with existing and potential clients.

This position is located in Barr's Calgary office, but fulfillment of its responsibilities may require periodic travel in Canada and occasionally to the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related field
  
• 6 or more years of relevant work experience
  
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), or as a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) in Alberta or another province or eligible to become registered within a year
  
• Understanding of the application of environmental quality guidelines to data collected from various environmental media and land uses
  
• Technical knowledge of the federal and provincial environmental regulations and programs related to environmental site assessments, environmental regulations, mine waste regulations, and site remediation technologies and strategies
  
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills
  
• Demonstrated client-relationship and interest in growing business development skills
  
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and participating in multidiscipline teams
  
• Demonstrated task management and organization skills
  
• A flexible working style and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs
  
• Willingness to travel for project and business development purposes
  
• Legal authorization to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship
  
• Acceptable driving record
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in environmental engineering or related field
  
• 10 or more years of relevant work experience
  
• Demonstrated project management and business development success
  
• Experience or interest in environmental risk assessment, soil salvage monitoring, mine reclamation, and/or land-use planning
  
• Currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), or as a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) in Alberta or another province
  
• Established network with mining or other industrial clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service