INTERMEDIATE OR SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT / EMERGENCY RESPONDER

WHY JOIN US?

At Ridgeline Canada, we invest in our employees and take pride in fostering growth as you work towards a career in the environmental industry. We offer an energetic, dynamic, and supportive team environment, shaping you to be a leader in your role. Our dedication includes many perks, such as:

• Health & Dental Benefits

• Health Spending Account

• RRSP Matching Program

• Growth Opportunities & Mentorship

• Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement

• Flex Days

• Employee Assistance Program

• Work From Home

THE JOB:

Our Ridgeline Response division is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Environmental Consultant/Emergency Responder located in Edmonton, Grande Prairie, and Lloydminster. This position is 70-80% field based and may require travel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and northeast B.C. Schedules will occasionally need to be flexible and response to an incident is required on short notice..

Ambipar Group recently acquired Ridgeline Canada, which has resulted in a huge opportunity for growth and expansion into different areas of the environmental industry.  Ambipar is a multidisciplinary firm that provides a wide range of environmental, emergency response, industrial services, marine services, and training.  Opportunity exists for the successful candidate to grow and learn more about these industries within Ambipar. There is opportunity for international travel for work, so a valid passport is a benefit.  

 For more information on Ambipar, follow this link: https://ambipar.com/usa/ambipar-response/

If this opportunity excites you, don’t hold back! We can’t wait to hear from you and have you potentially join our team!

WHAT YOUR DAYS WILL CONSIST OF:

• Provide emergency spill response including: coordination of 3rd party contractors, initial containment and recovery, site assessment, data collection, soil and/or water sampling, daily summary reports and technical report writing.

• Communicate field observations and project status updates to direct supervisor and other project specialists.

• Ensure all work activities are accurately documented and uploaded to project specific files.

• Adhere and be accountable to the technical and financial project objectives.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and remain current with environmental legislation, and regulatory updates.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree (or Diploma) in Environmental Sciences or related discipline.

• Experience working with strong safety standards and culture.

• Class 5 Drivers License.

• Professional designation or the ability to acquire a professional designation (i.e.: registered professional Biologist, Agrologist, Forester, Geoscientist, Chemist, Engineer, or Technologist) an asset.

• Current safety certification (H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance Level II, Standard First Aid, Common Safety Orientation, Construction Safety Training Systems, Bear Awareness) an asset.

• Formal training in Incident Command System, spill response, emergency management, boat operation, outdoor pursuits, and/or environmental assessment an asset.

DESIRED SKILLS | IS THIS YOU?

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Team player, leader, and positive attitude.

• Detail oriented and organized.

• Outdoor skills required to work proficiently in a remote field environment.

• General understanding of the applicable provincial and federal environmental regulations, or desire to learn.

• Experience with environmental laboratory data interpretation and a desire to learn.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

At Ridgeline, we invest in our personnel and take pride in our open team orientated culture and foster a healthy work-life balance. We offer ongoing support for professional development that will create opportunities for your own personal growth and the growth of our company.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.

We thank all applicants for applying and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Internal candidates may submit their application to HR and their respected General Manager.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to the Human Resource Department;

Careers@ridgelinecanada.com; Subject line: Emergency Responder / Intermediate or Senior Environmental Consultant