Intermediate Environmental Specialist

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced intermediate or senior level land reclamation and restoration professional to join the Reclamation, Remediation and Risk Management (RRRM) Division as an Intermediate Environmental Specialist (Competition #26-09-0772) with a primary focus on Reclamation and Phase 2 ESA work scopes. This is a position that will be a combination of office and field duties. The successful applicant will ideally be based out of Calgary or Lloydminster, AB or surrounding area(s).

Job Duties

You will carry out your duties in consultation with RRRM Project Managers. The primary duties include but are not limited to:

Technical oversight, supervision, and mentoring on a variety of reclamation site assessments, wellsite, facility and pipeline surface reclamation assessment projects
Project planning, coordination, execution and management both in field and in the office
Field work including, but not limited to: vegetation monitoring assessments, Detailed Site Assessments, and tree plant program supervision coordination
Proficiency assessing forested soils/vegetation and peatland classification/vegetation
Supervision of third parties, field staff and office staff as required
Field and reporting experience with Phase I, II, and III ESA’s
Data interpretation, analysis and reporting
Budget preparation and control
Maintenance of client relationships
Third-party stakeholder interactions
Participation in company and client specific health and safety programs

You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic team of Professional Engineers, Geologists, Biologists, Chemists and Agrologists, technical administrators, business development and health and safety professionals, and an in-house IT department.

Qualifications

University degree or diploma from a recognized institution with a specialty in environmental engineering, agrology, conservation and reclamation, or geoscience
Five to ten years of consulting or industry experience in environmental site assessment and reclamation
Registration, or eligibility for registration, with a relevant professional organization (e.g. APEGA, APEGS, AIA, ASPB)
Professional designation or potential to obtain professional designation from a professional association in Alberta and Saskatchewan (e.g. APEGA, APEGS, AIA, ASPB)
Proficient with Alberta regulations and guidelines related to surface reclamation
Proficiency with both the Alberta 2010 Forested Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities and the Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities for Peatlands (2017)
Familiarity with BC restoration guidelines and best practices is an asset
Strong analytical and technical writing skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project team environment
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to take initiative and ownership and work independently
Excellent multitasking and problem-solving skills

Company Info

Summit, An Earth Services Company has become the industry leader in the environmental services sector with operations in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Our company focuses on offering turnkey environmental management solutions to clients across various industries.

Summit’s vision is to build a great company with exceptional people to preserve and restore our natural environment.

If your passion and experience align with this vision, then Summit is for you! Visit our website, www.summitearth.com, for job postings.

We appreciate your interest in working with Summit. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your applications and letters of interest in confidence directly to careers@summitearth.com.

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

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Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, execute, and manage reclamation and environmental site assessment projects, including field assessments, vegetation monitoring, and Phase I, II, and III ESA work. Provide technical oversight and supervision, analyze and report findings, manage budgets and client relationships, and participate in health and safety programs.

Requirements

A university degree or diploma in environmental engineering, agrology, conservation and reclamation, or geoscience is required, along with five to ten years of consulting or industry experience in environmental assessment and reclamation. Candidates should be registered or eligible for registration with a relevant professional organization and demonstrate knowledge of Alberta reclamation regulations and criteria, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Land Reclamation
Environmental Site Assessment
Phase I, II, And III Environmental Site Assessments
Reclamation Site Assessments
Vegetation Monitoring
Detailed Site Assessments
Forested Soil And Vegetation Assessment
Peatland Classification
Project Planning And Coordination
Fieldwork Supervision
Data Analysis And Interpretation
Technical Writing
Stakeholder Engagement
Health And Safety

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Keywords

Land Reclamation
Environmental Site Assessment
Phase I ESA
Phase II ESA
Phase III ESA
Surface Reclamation
Reclamation Site Assessment
Detailed Site Assessment
Vegetation Monitoring
Tree Plant Programs
Forested Soils
Peatland Classification
Alberta 2010 Forested Criteria
Peatland Reclamation Criteria 2017
BC Restoration Guidelines
Project Planning
Project Coordination
Field Supervision
Data Interpretation
Technical Reporting
Budget Control
Client Relations
Stakeholder Engagement
Health And Safety
APEGA
APEGS
AIA
ASPB

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