Intermediate Environmental Consultant in Vancouver

Advancing People, Environment and Business! Does that statement resonate with you? Do you enjoy working with an engaged team towards a common goal? Do you regularly question the norm and come up with creative solutions to problems? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, we might have the perfect role for you!

PGL Environmental Consultants are seeking an Intermediate Environmental Consultant (Project Manager) based out of Vancouver, Langley or Victoria BC. PGL employees work a 37.5-hour work week, and all employees have the flexibility to work from home or either office as and when needed.

The Intermediate Environmental Consultant is involved with the planning, management and execution of contaminated site projects at an intermediate level. They will work on project teams that include junior staff and senior review, with technical specialists, when required. Projects will vary and can include any of the following:

• Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental site assessments
• Contaminated site investigation and remediation
• Hydrogeology investigations
• Monitoring programs
• Reporting for due diligence or regulatory instruments

Some field work will be required, generally connected with large, complex, difficult or remote sites, or for training of junior staff. In addition to managing projects and providing technical direction, it will be expected the intermediate project staff mentor junior and entry level project staff. This person will also be comfortable interacting with clients. Participation in business development and marketing activities will include proposals, work plans, presentations, attending networking events and seminars, as well as building relationships with clients they are working with. An interest in greater involvement in business development and marketing is an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts all levels of contaminated site investigations including Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments, Remediation, Risk Assessments, including field work appropriate to level of experience; generally able to manage all aspects of the project with senior technical support and review available;
• Manages all phases of projects, from development of work plans and cost estimates to managing field work and budgets and final report production;
• Advises and liaises with clients on a broad range of technical issues related to contaminated site investigation;
• Business development; building your network and strengthening relationships within the industry to attract and retain clients;
• Provides technical direction and mentoring to junior staff;
• Conducts technical review of junior staff work projects;
• Contributes to the development of internal protocols and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geology, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Engineering (chemical, geological, geotechnical, environmental), related engineering discipline or Toxicology.
• The ability to register for a professional designation (P.Eng., P.Ag. or P.Geo.)
• 6-10+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• A demonstrated working knowledge of and ability to interpret relevant BC and Canadian environmental regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment at a project management level.
• Experience in contaminated site investigation, including field methods for characterization of soil and groundwater conditions and/or contamination (borehole drilling, monitoring well design/installation, and multimedia sampling methodologies).
• Experience developing and administering project budgets.
• Strong technical writing skills and strong attention to details.
• Experience with work plan or proposal writing.
• Excellent internal and external client service skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and team management skills.
• Supportive of PGL Strategic Initiatives, high level of engagement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and team spirit abilities.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel, generally within province.

100% Employee-owned organization; Employee and Owner Profit Share Program; Flexible work arrangements and daily work hours; Annual Company Retreat in British Columbia; Allowances: Cell phone, Wellness, and Costco memberships; Annual training and development budget; Maternity and Parental leave top-up program; Salary range $90,000 – $115,000; 3-4 weeks’ vacation and paid sick time; and Competitive benefits: Extended Health, Dental, STD, LTD, and Life insurance.

At PGL, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for every member of our team and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that our strength lies in embracing a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds. We aim to provide equal growth opportunities for all employees and celebrate differences in race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical and mental abilities. We are a full-service environmental consulting firm with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Langley (BC), Whitby (ON), and Calgary (AB). Since 1991, PGL has provided environmental services such as contaminated site assessments, remediation, environmental impact assessments, environmental permitting, and sustainability assessments. PGL is an employee-owned company with 100+ employees, including biologists, environmental scientists and engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, agrologists, and a dynamic and customer-oriented support team.