Senior Environmental Consultant - Technical Specialist

Senior Environmental Technical Specialist

About Ambipar Response Canada Inc.

At Ambipar Response Canada Inc., we are committed to supporting employee growth and professional development within the environmental industry. We offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees can build their expertise, contribute to meaningful environmental projects, and advance their careers.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP Matching Program
• Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities & Mentorship
• Flex Days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hybrid/Work-from-Home Flexibility

Position Summary

Ambipar Response Canada Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Technical Specialist to provide technical leadership on contaminated sites, remediation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance projects.

This role will support project teams across Western Canada by providing expert guidance on environmental assessments, remediation strategies, risk management, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will also play a key role in mentoring environmental professionals, reviewing technical deliverables, and supporting business growth through technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Review pertinent historical reports and interpret site-specific data to produce accurate project overviews and assist in risk receptor analysis and development of Conceptual Site Models.
• Review and interpret scientific data, identify data gaps and develop recommendations to progress sites towards regulatory closure.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to reduce environmental liabilities.
• Prepare Phase 2 ESA reports, remediation reports, soil and groundwater reports to support EPEA-approved facilities and regulatory variance letter requests.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support permitting, remediation, and compliance programs.
• Submit draft technical report to Technical Team Lead and/or Project Manger for review. Update all report edits identified by technical review in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with Technical Team Lead to develop site-specific remediation guidelines, including Tier 2 adjustments or SST.
• Assist Project Managers with the development of Scopes of Work and Cost Estimates for projects; provide technical support to Project Managers.
• As experience is gained, act as a Technical Advisor and provide review of technical reports, including contaminated and regulatory sites.
• Interface with clients or AEP/AER, as required, to support complex and/or sensitive projects or programs.
• Provide opportunities for mentorship, training and development of environmental professionals.
• Promote teamwork and effective and respectful collaboration.
• Provide input to the existing quality control program, including but not limited to field data collection, data interpretation, data presentation, project deliverables, and project management.
• Remain current with environmental legislation and regulatory updates.
• Attend technical workshops or courses to help identify opportunities for technical solutions and integration into Ambipar’s daily operations, including analytical justifications, Tier 2, SST, and site-specific liability, etc.
• Attend technical seminars, conferences and industry events as a representative of Ambipar.
• Provide technical presentations on behalf of Ambipar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental services or equivalent;
• Professional Designation of P.Eng. or P.Geol. and a member of APEGA.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working on soil and groundwater assessment projects.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of Tier 1 guidelines, Tier 2 guideline modification, risk assessment and management, and Contaminated Sites Policy Framework.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and uncertainty evaluation in risk assessment.
• Familiarity with applicable municipal, provincial and federal bylaws, regulations, and Acts.

Why Join Ambipar?

• Work on complex and technically challenging environmental projects.
• Collaborate with experienced environmental professionals and industry experts.
• Influence remediation, risk assessment, and regulatory strategies across diverse project portfolios.
• Access ongoing professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• Join a growing organization committed to environmental stewardship, innovation, and technical excellence.

Apply Today

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply.

This posting will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.