About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,500 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
The Opportunity
McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Brownfield Intermediate Environmental Professional or Environmental Engineer to join our growing Environmental team in Vancouver, Surrey, or Langley, BC.
This role is ideal for a professional with experience in contaminated sites, brownfield redevelopment, and environmental consulting who is looking to take the next step toward project management. We're seeking someone with strong technical skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The position offers a mix of field and office work, with growing responsibility for project delivery and client relationships.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists, engineers, hydrogeologists, planners, and technical specialists, you will support environmental assessment, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment projects throughout British Columbia and Western Canada while contributing to the growth of our environmental practice.
What You’ll Do
- Project coordination including set-up of field programs, preparation for project work, health and safety plans, budget and schedule management and subcontractor management.
- Lead and support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Detailed Site Investigations (DSIs), remediation projects, groundwater monitoring well installation and sampling programs, and hydrogeological field investigations.
- Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret environmental data, and prepare technical reports, recommendations, and regulatory submissions.
- Support contaminated sites projects involving risk assessments, remediation planning, regulatory approvals, and closure strategies.
- Coordinate with clients, regulators, contractors, laboratories, and internal project teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Mentor and support junior environmental professionals and field staff.
- Assist Project Managers with scope development, resource planning, budget tracking, schedule management, and client relationships.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, budgeting, and identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
- Develop project management skills with the goal of progressing into a Project Manager role.
What You’ll Bring
- Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in contaminated sites, brownfield redevelopment, environmental consulting, or a related field.
- Eligibility for or current registration as a P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., R.P.Bio., or other relevant professional designation.
- Experience coordinating projects, managing field programs, and supporting project delivery from planning through reporting.
- Experience leading Phase I and Phase II ESAs, contaminated sites investigations, groundwater and soil sampling programs, and remediation projects.
- Strong understanding of British Columbia's contaminated sites regulatory framework, including experience preparing technical reports and regulatory submissions.
- Proven ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to team and project success.
- Experience supporting proposals, developing scopes of work, and building client relationships.
- Interest in taking on greater project leadership responsibilities and growing into a Project Manager role.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and willingness to participate in field work as required.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
- Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.
- Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.
- Relocation Support: Financial assistance if applicable.
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
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