Senior Project Lead – Impacted Sites (Environmental Site Assessment & Remediation)
Posting Number: SK-20261001
Posting/Closing Dates: October 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Employment Type: Full-time, salaried (40-hour work week)
Salary Range: $85,000–$140,000, based on experience and professional registration
About Omni-McCann
Omni-McCann (omnimccann.com) provides engineering and environmental services to public and private clients across Canada’s Central and Prairie regions, with core expertise in waste management and geo-environmental solutions.
We are a collaborative, supportive firm where your work directly contributes to project success and client satisfaction. If you want to grow your technical and leadership skills on a small, dedicated team that values professionalism, accuracy, and continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.
Position Description
As Sr. Project Lead – Impacted Sites, you will lead a small group of technical staff delivering phased environmental site assessments and remediation projects, primarily in Saskatchewan. Typical projects are valued between $5,000 and $100,000, and you can expect to manage five or more at a time.
You will combine hands-on technical leadership with project management, overseeing team and project budgets, mentoring junior and intermediate staff, contributing to hiring and team-building decisions, and supporting client relationships. You will be a key contributor in winning and delivering work, including Phase I/II/III Environmental Site Assessments, Corrective Action Plans, and Closure/Status Reports at contaminated sites, in accordance with the Saskatchewan Environmental Code and applicable CSA standards. You will communicate with clients ranging from technical staff to corporate directors and C-suite executives.
Depending on your background and interests, there is also an opportunity to support projects from our civil and geotechnical engineering portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Projects
- Manage and coordinate environmental field investigations and monitoring events, including oversight of subcontractors
- Monitor and control project budgets, financial tracking, and schedules
- Apply environmental regulatory requirements and act as a liaison with clients and regulators
Deliver Quality Work
- Review, compile, and validate field and analytical data
- Develop technical reports and deliverables using standardized and project-specific templates
Build the Team and Business
- Lead the ongoing development of your team by mentoring staff, supporting their professional development goals, and helping them grow their technical skills
- Contribute to technical and financial proposals and participate in client meetings and presentations
- Support development of corporate guidance documents, as requested by Senior Leadership
- Provide engineering support to other Omni-McCann service lines as project needs require
Qualifications
Required
- A college or university degree or diploma in a physical science, engineering, or environmental field
- Minimum five years’ experience in directly related areas of practice in western Canada, including investigation of soil and groundwater
- Working knowledge of the Saskatchewan Environmental Code and the CSA Standards for Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and client and regulator interaction (you will be asked to demonstrate these during the interview process)
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
Strongly Preferred
- Eligibility for professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., etc.) that meets Qualified Person requirements under the Saskatchewan Environmental Code, or eligibility within two years
- Contaminated sites assessment and remediation experience in Saskatchewan
Considered an Asset
- Experience assessing soil vapour, landfill gas, and/or indoor air quality
- Experience in other consulting areas, such as geotechnical or civil engineering
- Experience in other Canadian jurisdictions
Work Arrangement and Travel
- Location: Based in our Saskatoon office, working closely with our project delivery team.
- On-site to start: You will work on-site (in the office or at project sites) full-time for the first six months. This gives you time for training and to get to know the team and our ways of working. After that, hybrid arrangements may be considered, subject to approval.
- Travel: Expect regular travel to project sites throughout Saskatchewan, with occasional travel to Ontario and other western regions.
- Vehicle: Reliable private transportation is required. Travel reimbursement and per diems are provided in accordance with applicable legislation and company policy.
- Field conditions: Site visits may involve outdoor conditions, uneven terrain, and active construction environments. PPE is required, and you must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently.
- Hours: Standard 40-hour week, with occasional extended or after-hours work when projects require it. Overtime is compensated in accordance with applicable legislation and company policy.
Why Join Us?
- Benefits: Health and dental, RRSP match, 4 weeks paid vacation, 5 paid sick days, and paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s (in addition to regular vacation)
- Growth and support: Ongoing mentorship and support towards professional registration, with professional dues and exam fees paid
- Learning: Regular participation in industry events, associations, and conferences encouraged and paid
- Career Path: A clear route to Service Area Lead and Senior Management roles as the team and our service lines grow
- Variety: A mix of project sizes and types, with opportunities to work across service lines
Compensation
The posted range reflects different experience levels within this job family. Placement within it depends on years of experience, professional registration, and other qualifications.
- $85,000–$100,000: 5+ years' experience
- Up to $140,000: P.Eng./P.Geo./P.Ag. designation and Qualified Person experience under the Saskatchewan Environmental Code
How to apply
Send your cover letter and resume to hr@omnimccann.com by October 31, 2026.
Our Process
Our process typically includes a screening interview or questionnaire, one or more panel interviews, and a technical and writing exercise. We will keep you informed at each stage. A current driver's abstract will be required from the successful candidate.
About this position: This is a new position created to support growth in our Impacted Sites practice.
Use of AI: Applications are reviewed by our hiring team. We do not use AI to screen, rank, or make hiring decisions.
Omni-McCann is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
