SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to join the Environmental Planning & Management (EPM) Division (Competition #26-03-0744) based in Calgary, or Lloydminster, Alberta. Reporting to the EPM Manager, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of technical specialists, delivering project management and strategic guidance across all phases of the project lifecycle.

This is a full-time leadership role that offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office and remote field work.

What to Expect:

As a safety focused leader, you will oversee environmental projects while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to your team.

Job Duties:

Primary duties include leading/managing projects for the oil and gas, power and utilities, land development, and renewable energy sectors. In doing so, you will:

• Lead and manage environmental projects across oil and gas, power and utilities, land development, and renewable energy sectors

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects including permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory compliance

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and strong relationship management

• Provide technical oversight, including review and professional sign-off on environmental assessments and permitting documents

• Support senior-level reporting and technical writing

• Lead and mentor a team of biologists, technicians, and support staff, including performance management and development

• Drive business development by identifying opportunities, supporting proposals, and fostering strategic partnerships

• Coordinate environmental monitoring programs, biophysical assessments, and data collection initiatives

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality control standards across all projects

• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated environmental solutions

You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic team of technical administrators, business development professionals, in-house IT, GIS/drafting, and many other highly experienced, skilled and educated professionals including engineers, agrologists, biologists, and chemists.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or a related field,

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline,

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills,

• Proven ability to manage projects, teams, and client relationships,

• Experience with environmental permitting processes (including Temporary Field Authorizations/RTFs),

• Familiarity with construction practices,

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

The following are considered an asset

• Experience managing project budgets and schedules,

• Professional designation (e.g., Registered Professional Biologist or Agrologist), or eligibility,

• Experience with Alberta Public Lands Act permitting,

• QAES or Authenticating Wetland Professional designation,

• Knowledge of Alberta Wetland Policy and professional sign-off requirements, Experience with large-scale linear projects and environmental monitoring/inspection programs.

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.