Current Openings

Junior Reclamation/Remediation Specialist

NorthWind Core Values:

OUR CULTURE | GROWTH MINDSET | TEAM FIRST | PERFORMANCE AND PURPOSE DRIVEN

Are you passionate about the environment and looking for a supportive team of hard-working individuals to nurture and develop your current environmental knowledge, skills and abilities? We are looking to grow our team with inspired team-players who share our values and will support each other with the highest regard for environmental stewardship. We are currently looking to add a junior consultant to our team to assist senior staff with ongoing projects. This will include the completion of Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments, supporting our remediation projects, as well as supporting reclamation and site closure activities. The successful candidate will play an active role in field planning, supporting field activities, and writing technical reports for these project types and service areas.

NorthWind Land Resources Inc. is an environmental consulting firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Peace River and Athabasca and a field office in Edson, Alberta. The firm was established in 1999 and has acquired a solid reputation for providing clients with expertise in the fields of reclamation, remediation and overall environmental liability management. We are a dynamic, results oriented company that delivers outstanding value to our clients while maintaining the highest levels of integrity. Offering a great place to work, NorthWind has a team of motivated employees who are highly trained and knowledgeable with a vision to be an industry leader in the provision of environmental services.

• Assisting field leads and site supervisors on field projects, primarily in central and northern Alberta; this can include Phase 1 and 2 ESAs, remediation and reclamation projects, detailed site assessments, and vegetation monitoring, as required.
• Field preparation and project management support for field activities.
• Assisting project managers with office tasks including preparing technical reports, managing and analyzing data, coordinating ground disturbance, and developing work plans. 

• 0-5 years’ experience with field and office tasks related to contaminated site assessment (Phase 1/2/3 ESA), reclamation activities in agricultural, forested and peatland land uses, including detailed site assessments.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory guidelines and criteria associated with remediation and reclamation work in Alberta.
• Degree or Diploma related to Environmental, Natural or Physical Sciences.
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with APEGA, AIA, or ASPB.
• Experience with soil and landscape classification and description is an asset.
• Experience with Wetland and/or Wildlife Assessments is considered an asset.
• Experience with weed control is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Available to travel throughout Alberta.
• Valid Alberta driver’s license.

Our team consists of experienced consultants and technicians with varied educational backgrounds and expertise. Our Edmonton office is transit accessible, close to amenities and has parking and an on-site fitness center. We have an excellent employee culture and are a comfortable and relaxed workplace. Our small company feel allows for professional improvement and varied opportunities often not available in a larger company. NorthWind values a safe work environment, valued employees, client satisfaction and environmental stewardship. 

We thank all those who apply, however, only selected candidates will be contacted

To apply for this position, please submit your resume here: NorthWind Career Center.

We thank all those who apply, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.