Job Description:

Summary

The person in this position will work on projects that further develop our environmental practice, specifically contaminated site assessment, remediation, mine waste management, and mine closure and reclamation capabilities in the Alberta and Western Canada markets. The primary clientele this person will work with are in the mining sector, with opportunities in the oil and gas, power, and public sectors as well. 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 closure reclamation activities. Additionally, this person may be involved in client and regulatory communication and mentoring junior staff.

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office.

This position is based out of Barr'sCalgary office, but fulfillment of its responsibilities may require periodic travel within Canada and occasionally to the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field
• Four or more years of relevant work experience
• Understanding application of environmental quality guidelines to data collected from various environmental media and land uses
• Technical knowledge of the federal, provincial, and territorial environmental regulations and programs related to environmental site assessments, environmental regulations, mine waste regulations, and site remediation technologies 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 purposes
• Legal authorization to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship
• Acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in environmental engineering, geosciences, or related field
• Six or more years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated project management and business development success
• Experience or interest in environmental risk assessment, soil management programs, mine closure and reclamation, and/or land use planning
• 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
• 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

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