Contaminated Sites Specialist - Environmental Scientist, Geoscientist, or Engineer

The Contaminated Sites Specialist – Environmental Scientist, Geoscientist or Engineer in the Brownfield Assessment and Development Service Group is responsible for strengthening and expanding MEMS’ services with a focus on technical excellence, project execution, and delivery. The role includes application of technical expertise in the provision of contaminated sites assessment and risk assessment in Ontario, and other Canadian jurisdiction as experience fits.

The primary responsibility of this role is the successful completion of, and client satisfaction with, projects undertaken in alignment with MEMS’ overall corporate strategy and its mission, values, goals, and objectives. This is an advanced role which requires high quality project management and technical execution with an emphasis on building long‑term client relationships that create repeat business and opportunities to expand services, as well as supporting the technical and career growth of junior and intermediate employees within the service group.

• Undertake or provide technical directions and mentoring for contaminated site assessment and risk projects for a range of complex sites.
• Development of work scopes and proposals.
• File reviews.
• Compilation and review of complex data sets.
• Development and conceptual site models to assist in understanding and communicating key site issues.
• Data interpretation and development of site‑specific guidelines.
• Development of creative solutions to manage challenging contaminated sites and develop risk‑based recommendations.
• Take a leading role in contaminated sites risk assessment projects for complex sites.
• Participate with a team of technical experts to develop and apply numerical groundwater fate and transport modelling techniques to determine solutions for contaminated sites, environmental and water resources challenges.
• Participating in expanding MEMS’ technical and technology capabilities as needed to align our technical capabilities with the plans established to position the service group for growth.
• Promote the company externally in regard to technical advancements through application in project deliverables and communication with clients.
• Provide technical support as needed to other MEMS service groups and undertake other duties as required.

• Contributing, implementing, and maintaining client business growth plans, creating the conditions that result in long‑term repeat business.
• Managing diverse clients and portfolio of projects.
• Developing and maintaining direct contact with clients and stakeholders.
• Communicating client intel to management/executive and work to develop appropriate responses.
• Compliance with MEMS’ system including project financial management and project safety.
• Working with the Business Development team by facilitating opportunities for network, meeting with potential clients and providing client intelligence and technical resources to support business development activities.

• Identify competency gaps within the service group and assist in the coordination of required training.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of mentorship and competency training programs.
• Collaborate internally with Executive, Employee Resources, and Service Group Directors to develop and evolve effective service group teams.
• Provide direct mentorship of staff.
• Other duties as required.

• A minimum of six (6) years of directly related experience in executing and managing site assessments and reclamation.
• Directly applicable post‑secondary education / Bachelor’s degree is required;
  Master’s degree is preferred.
• Membership in a relevant professional organization such as APGO or PEO is required.
• Must be able to meet the requirements of site access as dictated by our clients, this may include pre‑access drug, alcohol and fitness testing, and possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

• Knowledge and experience with current provincial and federal legislation and familiarity with the environmental site assessment process.
• Understanding of the Ontario regulatory guidance documents such…