Job Description

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This is a remote position.

Reclamation Division Manager

Our Client is an indigenous-owned environmental consulting company which integrates First Nations\xe2\x80\x99 knowledge with science, to deliver solutions to our clients and pave the way for industry best practices in Restoration, Restoration, and Environmental Services.

The Reclamation Division Manager is a pivotal role within our organization; it is a multifaceted senior leadership role which oversees the management of our Reclamation Services Portfolio, provides executive input into how to strategically grow our Reclamation Services, and applies their technical knowledge and years of experience in the Reclamation sector to large scale project management.

Our existing reclamation services portfolio consists of:

\xc2\xb7 Phase 1 & 2 Site Investigations

\xc2\xb7 Reclamation Planning (including Caribou Habitat Reclamation)

\xc2\xb7 Remediation Planning

\xc2\xb7 Reclamation Monitoring & Site Management

\xc2\xb7 COR I and COR II Applications

\xc2\xb7 Legacy Site Reclamation Planning

\xc2\xb7 Contaminated Site Management

Requirements

Reports to:

General Manager

Direct Reports:

Project Managers; Project Coordinator; Senior Scientists

Work Environment

This role is at times required to visit project work sites including natural remote locations, industrial sites, mines, offices, labs, and a range of assessment locations. A minimum of one week per month is required at the head office. When not in the field and actively supporting project execution, remote/hybrid working options may be considered.

Major Duties, divided into subcategories:

Reclamation services portfolio management

\xc2\xb7 Maintain a broad overview and scope of concurrent projects relative to our Reclamation Services Portfolio

\xc2\xb7 Ensure strategic direction of projects are in alignment with the organizational objectives

\xc2\xb7 Be the subject matter expert regarding the project management of reclamation projects, (project scopes are generally $500,000+ annually)

\xc2\xb7 Provide input and advice to GM with regards to opportunities or developments in the sector

\xc2\xb7 Support the GM in the develop of long-term project forecasting and project planning

\xc2\xb7 Lead business development initiatives such as bids and proposals aimed at growing their service offers in the reclamation sector

\xc2\xb7 Develop and submit RFP\xe2\x80\x99s, tendered bids and/or negotiate open book contracts and/or pricing with prospective clients as per their applicable procurement processes

\xc2\xb7 Meet with clients to establish scope and budget of new projects; provide regular updates to the GM regarding these business ventures

\xc2\xb7 Ensure project plans encompass scheduling requirements, timeframes, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing activities or projects, assigning duties and responsibilities and scopes of authority, staffing, and recruiting requirements, subcontracting procurement requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects and activities, and coordinating project activities with activities of government regulatory or other agencies

\xc2\xb7 Produce an annual work plan and budget for the sector under your purview, incorporating project plans and budgets as approved by clients\xe2\x80\x99 project leadership per contractual requirements

\xc2\xb7 Regularly attend senior leadership meetings and provide updates on various corporate reporting functions (prospective work, work-in-hand, division budgets, and resource requirements)

\xc2\xb7 Interpret and provide advice on relevant environmental management legislation, with a focus on BC, AB, and Federal regulatory frameworks

\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with leadership and senior technical staff to co-develop systems, processes, procedures and standards, and tools reflective of industry standard

\xc2\xb7 Assist with environmental audits and inspections, ensuring they are continuously completed to minimize undesirable environmental effects of new or expanded operations

\xc2\xb7 Provide sign-off through recognized credentials for projects and regulatory applications

\xc2\xb7 Comply with industrial best practices and governing disciplines, codes of ethics and standards

Team management

\xc2\xb7 Lead your team in terms of professionalism, safety standards and technical quality

\xc2\xb7 Providing positive leadership and motivation to all staff, encouraging a team approach, professional attitude and appearance, personal wellness, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills and relationships

\xc2\xb7 Participate and foster participation of community members and integrate indigenous approaches into work plans

\xc2\xb7 Provide oversight and mentorship to Junior and Intermediate Project Managers

\xc2\xb7 Always demonstrate safe work practices, and recognize that your support for safety helps set a safe work culture and company standard

\xc2\xb7 Work with the health and safety employees to develop site orientation material, Safe Work Procedures, and other relevant safety program material

\xc2\xb7 Enforce safety rules and ensure that all workers have the required knowledge, information, resources, equipment, tools, supplies and vehicles to perform their tasks correctly

\xc2\xb7 Implement field health and safety programs at the corporate and projects levels to ensure company safety requirements are met

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that safety plans are prepared, reviewed, and submitted for projects and clients

\xc2\xb7 Work with hiring panel to hire qualified project team candidates as identified and required in the overall project plan

\xc2\xb7 Provide new hire orientation to the company as well as specific to your sector\xe2\x80\x99s projects

\xc2\xb7 Ensure staff working on projects have required safety certifications and safety orientations

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that all staff under your direction are equipped with and are using the proper personal protective equipment, comply with company policies and procedures, and ethical standards

\xc2\xb7 Coach and mentor Intermediate Project Managers, Coordinators/Administrators, and Scientific team members, cultivating a highly functioning team

\xc2\xb7 Manage direct reports, providing supervision, guidance, and mentorship

\xc2\xb7 Review and approve timesheets, expenses, vacation time, and training requests

\xc2\xb7 Develop performance plans to help employees grow and prosper; oversee the quality of work produced

\xc2\xb7 Plan and conduct meetings with employees to communicate team targets, goals, and projects

\xc2\xb7 Professionally address issues as they arise; including, but not limited to delays in resource procurement, sudden personnel shifts, or interpersonal conflicts

Project management

\xc2\xb7 Conduct project monitoring, management, and evaluation

\xc2\xb7 Monitor, track, and control outcomes; facilitate project team meetings along the way to ensure performance measures and milestones are being met

\xc2\xb7 Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis

\xc2\xb7 Regularly update the short-term schedule for the division; ensuring direct reports are effectively scheduled, and ensuring sufficient employee coverage

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that each person completes their work in the correct order and on time for the projects to profess efficiently

\xc2\xb7 Delegate project staff based on individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels

\xc2\xb7 Direct and coordinate activities of Senior Scientists, Project Coordinators, or other direct reports accordingly to ensure activities and projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets

\xc2\xb7 Lead project kick off meetings, and lesson learned meetings; and attend periodic site visits throughout the project; ensuring all stakeholders are content, specifications are being met, and any client concerns are addressed

\xc2\xb7 Attend field sites to ensure compliance with design, project specifications, regulations, safety codes, and quality assurance

\xc2\xb7 Ensure consistent professional client communications and establish communication matrixes

\xc2\xb7 Interface with trade professionals, unions, lawyers, and government officials to obtain the necessary permits, approvals and required variances to perform the required activities to complete activities and projects

\xc2\xb7 Ensure permit applications are completed in a timely manner and all permit conditions are met

\xc2\xb7 Ensure third party contracts are in place as it relates to the project and ensure agreements with multiple parties are adhered to

\xc2\xb7 Responsible for review and sign-off on monthly invoices to clients

\xc2\xb7 Maintain billable targets as set by General Manager

\xc2\xb7 Once a project concludes, assess the project\xe2\x80\x99s overall success, including the performance of those involved; provide quality assurance to clients

\xc2\xb7 Ensure our field programs across northeastern British Columbia are properly lead, certifying technical excellence, safety, and quality of deliveries

\xc2\xb7 Assume overall responsibility for project health and projects budget/financials

\xc2\xb7 Ensure gear and equipment are reserved and maintained, and are billed appropriately for projects managed

\xc2\xb7 Performs project audits in coordination with the finance team to ensure all costs have been allocated prior to project close out

Education and Skills

\xc2\xb7 Sc. in Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Biology, Civil Engineering, or related discipline would be an asset

\xc2\xb7 10 + years\xe2\x80\x99 project management experience, PMP designation would be an asset

\xc2\xb7 5 + years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in Environmental work

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of and experience with environmental standards, and regulations or guidelines and federal and provincial regulations

\xc2\xb7 Work experience within the upstream oil and gas industry and/or mine Environmental an asset

\xc2\xb7 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

\xc2\xb7 Level 1 First Aid, WHMIS, and H2S

\xc2\xb7 Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License

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Demonstrated Abilities In:

\xc2\xb7 Project, Resource, and Budget Management

\xc2\xb7 Leadership and Decision Making

\xc2\xb7 Health and Safety

\xc2\xb7 Team Development and Management

\xc2\xb7 Subcontractor Management

\xc2\xb7 Client Liaison

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