Senior Technical Lead - Remediation

Description

The role is Senior Technical Lead for remediation, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, within the site assessment and remediation group.

You will help grow the company's local presence, backed by a large global organization with local relationships, varied technical skills and global resources.

Projects span energy and the energy transition, mining, industry, and municipal, provincial and federal clients across Atlantic Canada.

You will also coach the next generation of environmental professionals.

The company is a Fortune 500 infrastructure firm with over 50,000 staff and fiscal 2025 revenue of $16.1 billion.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for environmental assessment and remediation work, pairing clear communication with strategic thinking.
• Act as the main client contact, keeping relationships strong and satisfaction high.
• Oversee technical delivery on projects, guide key technical decisions and help team members develop.
• Maintain regular contact with regulators, clients and internal technical staff.
• Explain risks, challenges and recommendations clearly.
• Carry out senior review of technical reports and regulatory submissions.
• Set an example and mentor junior staff to build a culture of technical excellence.
• Show personal safety leadership in every part of project execution.

Requirements

• Minimum: a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science or a related discipline.
• Minimum: a professional designation such as P.Eng. or P.Geo. in Nova Scotia, plus Qualified Professional status for ESA work in Nova Scotia.
• Minimum: at least 10 years of experience in environmental remediation and/or reclamation projects.
• Minimum: a proven record of providing technical oversight on contaminated site projects.
• Preferred: 15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Preferred: solid understanding of CCME and Atlantic RBCA environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Preferred: experience preparing regulatory applications and documentation in Nova Scotia.
• Preferred: a professional designation such as P.Eng. or P.Geo. in other provinces or territories across Canada.
• Preferred: strong interpersonal, organizational and client management abilities.
• Preferred: willingness to learn digital tools, including AI-based solutions.
• Preferred: a positive, proactive approach and comfort working at a quick pace.

Conditions

Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company uses artificial intelligence to support screening, assessment and selection, and the hiring team makes final decisions.

Applicant information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Benefits depend on employment status and can include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage.
• Also paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs aimed at building technical and leadership skills.