Solstice is Hiring!

About Solstice

Solstice provides customized environmental management services to a variety of First Nations partners, commercial, oil & gas and municipal development clients. Our goal is to leave behind a positive legacy that goes beyond the immediate projects we complete to empower our clients with sustainable solutions.

The Solstice team includes experts in soils, forestry, wildlife, hydrology, wetland and vegetation ecology, Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis, remote-sensing, Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), risk management and monitoring, remediation, reclamation, hydrogeology and environmental regulatory and policy experts. You will be joining a company of innovators and change-makers to help deliver services and products, prioritizing efficiency, quality, and safety.

We offer flexible work options, a great team culture, health and wellness benefit options and an opportunity to be an important part of supporting the continued growth and success of our project partners.

Senior Ecologist

Solstice is seeking a Senior Ecologist to manage, lead and support various ecological projects. Duties will include proposal and budget preparation, project management, leading field assessments, mentorship of junior staff in field assessment, regulatory approvals, advise and environmental assessment processes, and client relationship development. The candidate will be expected to execute field programs acting as a field and safety lead, as required.

The focus of the Ecological Services team is to:

• Develop, complete and support ecological projects/programs, across various industries in western Canada

• Provide services including environmental assessments and regulatory approvals, environmental compliance monitoring programs, biodiversity studies, pre-disturbance assessments

• Provide 3rd party review and support to client and partners

• Provide senior expertise and support to Solstice’s Assessment and Risk and Strategic Solutions Teams

Experience

Minimum of 10 years experience in the environmental consulting industry, with direct experience in undertaking various environmental field programs related to ecological data collection for linear developments, transportation and development projects, and other industries.

Education

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or other program with an environmental focus.

• Must be registered and in good standing with as a Professional Biologist (ASPB), Professional Agrologist (AIA) or equivalent with sign-off authority in Alberta. Signing authority as an Authenticating Professional under the provincial Wetland Policy is an asset.

 Position Requirements

The suitable candidate for this position will require a diverse skill set in both the field and office components of environmental consulting. This includes a strong understanding of the consulting industry. More specific position requirements include:

Project Management and Support

• Project management and leading teams, with strong organizational skills in establishing priorities, estimating timeframes, and meeting deadlines. Must be able to make independent decisions and ensure standards and quality of work are maintained.

• Possess creative problem-solving skills with a strong ability to assess and resolve problems or challenges as they arise and implement timely solutions.

• Ability to “simplify the science” for non-experts to help them understand complex environmental risks and opportunities in an uncomplicated way.

• Identify potential business development opportunities associated with current projects and drive solutions to remove obstacles and barriers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required

• A strong communicator “who listens to understand,” not just to respond, and can discuss, explain, and consider all aspects of projects with other staff, industry peers and clients

Technical Expertise

• As a proven leader in environmental assessment, you will bring experience and expertise in the provision of technical and regulatory advice for the completion of ecological projects at both provincial and federal levels.

• Excellent understanding of environmental legislation applicable to our key industry sectors, including the regulatory and permitting processes at all levels of government (municipal, provincial, territorial and federal). Must have direct and applicable experience in navigating projects through various provincial permitting and approval processes including but not limited to the Alberta Water Act and Public Lands Act.

• Experience in directing and undertaking a variety of field programs with excellent field skills in general ecological data collection, including vegetation and wildlife inventory skills. Understanding of soils and water quality data collection is an asset. Ability to mentor and train junior and intermediate biologists and ecologists.

• Ability to travel as required to undertake field work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required to manage multi-disciplinary project teams.

• Lead and/or work on a multi-disciplinary team to produce high quality environmental reports for a variety of clients and sectors.

• Demonstrated experience in technical and quality review of reporting and other deliverables.

Additional Requirements

• Self-starter who has strong ability to set goals and achieve those goals; work independently and possesses a willingness to learn.

• Field work and travel are important components of the work

• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry is an asset

• Proficiency in ArcGIS and statistical analysis is an asset.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of services

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time, combination of office and field work (70:30 split, however varying with season)

Location: Edmonton, Calgary, Alberta (hybrid home/office)

Intermediate Environmental Scientist

Solstice is seeking an intermediate environmental scientist to assist with managing, leading and supporting various components of environmental monitoring, assessment, remediation and reclamation projects. Duties will include assistance with proposal and budget preparation, project management, execution of field programs, mentorship of junior staff in field assessment, regulatory approvals, advise and environmental assessment processes, and client relationship development.

The focus of the Assessment, Risk & Reclamation team is to:

• Develop, complete and support soil and groundwater assessments, risk management, remediation and reclamation projects/programs for a variety of clients

• Provide services including Phase I and II environmental site assessments and remediation

• Utilize a risk assessment approach to obtain site closure

• Provide 3rd party review and support to client and partners

• Provide spill response services to key clients and partners

Experience

Minimum 7 years experience in the environmental consulting industry, with direct experience planning and leading various environmental field programs and associated reporting including environmental assessments, site remediation and reclamation activities.

Education

• BSc or MSc in Environmental Science, Engineering, Hydrogeology, Biology, Ecology, Forestry or other program with an environmental focus.

• Must be registered as a Professional (example: Agrologist, Forester, Biologist, Engineer, Hydrogeologist) with, or working towards, sign-off in Alberta.

 Position Requirements

The suitable candidate for this position will require a diverse skill set in both the field and office components of environmental consulting. This includes a strong understanding of the consulting industry.

More specific position requirements include:

Project Management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required to coordinate project teams. A strong communicator “who listens to understand” not just to respond and can discuss, explain, and negotiate complex technical matters with clients.

• Skillset in project management fundamentals and leading teams, with strong organizational skills in establishing priorities, estimating timeframes, and meeting deadlines.

• Must be able to make independent decisions and ensure standards and quality of work are maintained.

• Possess creative problem-solving skills with a strong ability to assess and resolve problems or challenges as they arise and implement timely solutions.

Field Work & Coordination

• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans

• Bring experience and expertise in the provision of technical and regulatory advice for the completion of assessment, remediation and reclamation projects at both provincial and federal levels.

• Excellent field skills in detailed data collection including soils, groundwater, geospatial data and general site features.

• Understanding of ecological data collection, including vegetation and wildlife inventory skills is an asset.

• Ability to travel as required to undertake field work.

Post-Field Support and Reporting

• Contribute to interpretation and reporting of water and soil analysis.

• Ability to “simplify the science” for non-experts to help them understand complex environmental risks and opportunities in an uncomplicated way.

Additional Requirements

• Self-starter who has strong ability to set goals and achieve those goals; work independently and possesses a willingness to learn.

• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry is an asset

• Proficiency in ArcGIS and statistical analysis is an asset.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of services

• Fluency in Cree, Dene, Sioux or Blackfoot would be an asset

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time, combination of office and field work (40:60 split, however varying with season)

Location: Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta (hybrid office/home)

Senior Environmental Scientist

Solstice is seeking a senior environmental scientist to manage, lead and support various components of environmental monitoring, assessment, remediation and reclamation projects. Duties will include proposal and budget preparation, project management, development and execution of field programs, mentorship of intermediate and junior staff in field assessment, regulatory approvals, advise and environmental assessment processes, and client relationship development.

The focus of the Assessment, Risk & Reclamation team is to:

• Develop, complete and support soil and groundwater assessments, risk management, remediation and reclamation projects/programs for a variety of clients

• Provide services including Phase I and II environmental site assessments and remediation

• Utilize a risk assessment approach to obtain site closure

• Provide 3rd party review and support to client and partners

• Provide spill response services to key clients and partners

Experience

Minimum 10 years experience in the environmental consulting industry, with direct experience planning and leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex environmental field programs and associated reporting including environmental assessments, site remediation and reclamation activities.

Education

• BSc or MSc in Environmental Science, Engineering, Hydrogeology, Biology, Ecology, Forestry or other program with an environmental focus.

• Must be registered as a Professional (example: Agrologist, Forester, Biologist, Engineer, Hydrogeologist) with sign-off in Alberta.

 Position Requirements

The suitable candidate for this position will lead, manage, and support environmental assessment and monitoring projects in the urban development, First Nation, oil and gas, and natural resource management sectors.

More specific position requirements include:

Technical Requirements

• Managing and undertaking remediation and reclamation program planning (large and small scale) including site assessments, data collection, scheduling, subcontractor oversight and work plan development while ensuring environmental diligence and public safety.

• Coordination and execution of environmental assessment and monitoring field programs including environmental assessments (Phase 1, 2, and 3), subsurface investigations (soil monitoring, remediation, and spills), monitoring well installation, soil and groundwater sampling, Detailed Site Assessments, and site remediation monitoring.

• Overseeing quality control including review and approval of technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets.

• Provide technical leadership and senior review for reports related to environmental assessments, risk, and reclamation projects including the compilation and interpretation of environmental data for distribution to clients, regulatory bodies or public.

• Mentor, lead, and train intermediate and junior personnel.

Project Management

• Excels in project management, with strong organizational skills establishing priorities, timeframes, and meeting deadlines. Must be able to make independent decisions and ensure standards and quality of work are maintained

• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, with an appropriate quality standard for each project (whether conducted by self or by other team members)

• Coordinate project resources from various sources to build effective multi-disciplinary teams aligning with project goals and objectives

• Communicates effectively with project teams regarding the project scope, goals and deliverables; includes coordinating project team members and subcontractors, defining schedules and identifying deadlines as necessary

• Develops effective work schedules for the team, taking into account client and contractor requirements, team members’ scheduled time off and any other applicable considerations

• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve production and efficiency

• Complete, manage and review daily time and expenses entries relative to assigned projects

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients.

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required to manage multi-disciplinary projects.

• Ability to “simplify the science” for non-experts to help them understand complex environmental risks and opportunities in an uncomplicated way

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills

Additional Requirements

• Self-starter who has strong ability to set goals and achieve those goals; work independently and possesses a willingness to learn.

• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry is an asset

• Proficiency in ArcGIS and statistical analysis is an asset.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of services

• Broad awareness of emerging and best practices related to Indigenous community engagement within the cultural sphere across Canada

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time, combination of office and field work (60:40 split, however varying with season)

Location: Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta (hybrid office/home)