Senior Technical Lead – Remediation

Overview

As Senior Technical Lead – Remediation in Halifax, you guide technical direction on environmental assessments and remediation, shaping projects across energy, mining, municipal, and government sectors. You’ll mentor junior staff and build strong client relationships, leveraging global resources to address Atlantic Canada’s environmental challenges. You’ll communicate with regulators and clients, ensuring safe, compliant project delivery. This role offers a chance to influence the region’s environmental consulting landscape within a global firm. Join a team focused on meaningful, lasting environmental solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• life and AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• flexible work options
• employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across environmental assessments and remediation projects.
• Act as primary client liaison to maintain strong relationships and high satisfaction.
• Oversee technical performance of projects, guide decisions, and develop team members.
• Regularly communicate with regulators, clients, and internal teams.
• Clearly communicate risks, challenges, and recommendations.
• Provide senior reviews on technical reports and regulatory submittals.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Demonstrate personal safety leadership in project execution.

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo or similar) in Nova Scotia
• Qualified Professional for ESA in Nova Scotia
• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental remediation and/or reclamation
• Proven experience providing technical oversight on contaminated site projects
• Preferred: 15+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge of CCME and Atlantic RBCA regulations and guidelines
• Experience with regulatory applications and documentation in Nova Scotia
• Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo or similar) in other Provinces/Territories across Canada

• excellent interpersonal and client management abilities
• strong communication and collaboration
• proactive and positive attitude
• environmental remediation and reclamation
• regulatory applications and documentation
• regulatory liaison with regulators and clients

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