SWAT Consulting Inc. Looking for Spill Supervisor / Intermediate Environmental Scientist at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Position Overview

SWAT Consulting Inc. is seeking an outgoing, energetic individual to fill a full-time role for a Spill Response Supervisor / Intermediate Environmental Scientist to support our growing emergency management division. This position can be based out of either Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta, with remote work opportunities available. If you are looking for a rewarding career with opportunity for continuous learning and making a positive impact to the environment, this is a great opportunity to join our team!

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will be responsible for supervising initial spill response including containment, recovery, assessment, remediation and reclamation. The appropriate candidate will bring strong technical and field experience; the position is approximately 90% field based with focus on spill response and occasional support for routine assessment and remediation programs. Experience with both land and water-based containment and recovery methods, vessel operations, and winter spill response tactics is an asset. SWAT will provide a mentorship program to ensure you are given the correct knowledge and skill set to thrive in your career and represent our high quality standards. The role requires the candidate to be available on weekends and evenings on an as needed basis for emergency spill response. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career, this is a great opportunity to join our team!

SWAT Consulting Inc. is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm with offices located throughout Western Canada. SWAT specializes in comprehensive spill response, emergency management, emergency preparedness and training, assessment, remediation and reclamation in terrestrial and aquatic environments. SWAT is a community of driven professionals that are passionate about our discipline and offer a team focused working environment. As a small and growing company, there are no limits to your career potential where our evolving culture supports you as a professional, while promoting and encouraging constant career advancement into areas of interest and ability. We believe our most valuable resource is our people and we offer our employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes extended health care (dental, vision, health), a health and wellness program, disability insurance, RRSP matching, and a highly competitive salary.

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience completing emergency spill response, with knowledge and practical application of water-based containment and recovery being an asset. Minimum 2+ years’ experience.
• Understanding of upstream oil and gas regulatory requirements including Alberta Tier 1 and 2 Guidelines, CCME Guidelines and AER Directives 50 and 58.
• Excellent teamwork skills to work positively and collaboratively with a diverse team. As well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for building and maintaining positive working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is a benefit but not a prerequisite as mentoring will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a safety mindset, critical thinking and strong attention to detail, and a focus on efficient task execution.
• A Degree or Technical Diploma in an environmental discipline. It would be an advantage to be a member of a professional association.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s licence.

For further information about SWAT please visit our website at www.swat-ab.ca. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.00-$45.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Environmental Consulting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (required)