Onsite Senior Environmental Engineer, Hazardous Building Materials – Environmental Site Assessment

Posted 13 hours ago

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About the role

  • Senior Environmental Engineer leading hazardous building materials assessments and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments in environmental consulting. Collaborating with local teams in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead hazardous building materials assessments (e.g., asbestos, lead, PCBs, mercury, ozone-depleting substances, mould, and other designated substances), including scoping, field coordination, and reporting
  • Develop and/or review abatement-related scopes of work, tender/spec language, and supporting documentation; provide technical guidance during abatement and demolition activities as required
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, and laboratories; ensure defensible documentation and chain-of-custody practices
  • Lead and/or oversee Phase I ESA delivery (records review, site visits, interpretation, reporting) and support higher complexity or portfolio ESA work
  • Manage and/or execute Phase II ESA and related field programs (test pits/borings, sampling, contractor oversight, data evaluation, reporting)
  • Provide technical direction to field teams and subcontractors (e.g., drillers, utility locators), including safe work planning and execution
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables for multiple projects concurrently; communicate clearly with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Support proposal development and business development activities (scoping, approach, resourcing, and technical write-ups)
  • Mentor intermediate and junior staff; contribute to a strong safety culture and technical excellence
  • Serve as a Senior Quality Reviewer for reports and deliverables—ensuring technical accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience leading HBM assessments and supporting abatement activities (including reporting and contractor-facing technical guidance)
  • Demonstrated experience delivering Phase I ESAs and managing and/or overseeing Phase II ESA field programs and reporting
  • Strong technical writing and review skills; high attention to detail and defensibility of conclusions
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects
  • Working knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation/guidance (asset)
  • Eligibility for federal security clearance may be required depending on client/project
  • Valid driver’s license and ability/willingness to travel for field work as needed

Benefits

  • Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health care spending account
  • Wellness spending account
  • Group registered retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Group tax-free savings account
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid time off

Job title

Senior Environmental Engineer, Hazardous Building Materials – Environmental Site Assessment

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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