Project Manager – Emergency Response

Groupe Conseil UDA Inc. (UDA) is looking for a project manager in emergency response (environment). The project manager will be responsible for managing various accidental spill projects that have affected soil, surface water and groundwater. He will also be called upon to support the team carrying out environmental characterizations (Phases II and III) and the environmental rehabilitation of contaminated sites. UDA’s multidisciplinary team includes agricultural, forestry and geology engineers, agronomists, liaison officers with varied profiles, biologists, agricultural drainage specialists, geographers, draftsmen (AutoCAD), geomatics and geographic information system specialists, environmental monitoring specialists, agricultural and forestry technicians, wildlife technicians and administrative staff.

The position may be attached to one of our offices (Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu or Quebec City) depending on the candidate’s needs. Telework can also be offered up to 100% of the time.

Permanent - Full-time, salary: 50,000 to 95,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Why choose us?

• For our human-scale work culture and climate that is both pleasant and enriching in terms of developing skills in the environment, agriculture, forestry and hydrogeology, where people can exercise their passion in varied and stimulating project contexts, and where their contribution is recognized and valued;
• For our multitude of career opportunities to continue to evolve and develop yourself, in an environment conducive to professional growth (personalized training, development and skills acquisition plan);
• For our contribution significant contribution to the success of development projects in Quebec by ensuring compliance with applicable environments and regulations;
• For our competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package focused on employees (group insurance plan, pension plan, telemedicine, PAEF, cell phone provided, reimbursement of professional association membership fees, reimbursement of mileage traveled according to internal policy, social club activities, etc.);
• For our flexible working conditions aimed at balancing our professional and private lives (teleworking offered up to 100% of the time depending on the position, condensed schedule, annual leave, etc.).

Responsibilities related to the position

The project manager will be responsible for managing various accidental spill projects that have affected soil, surface water and groundwater. The project manager will also be called upon to support the team carrying out environmental characterizations (Phases II and III) and the environmental rehabilitation of contaminated sites. More specifically:

• Plan, coordinate and supervise emergency environmental rehabilitation projects;
• Ensure compliance with project deadlines and budgets;
• Manage interventions involving several subcontractors;
• Ensure compliance of work with applicable regulations;
• Find solutions to construction site problems;
• Ensure good relations with customers and suppliers;
• Compile data and write follow-up emails;
• Make intervention cost estimates;
• Participate in carrying out construction site work;
• Approve supplier invoices and prepare project invoices;
• Work in collaboration with all departments of the company to carry out projects;
• Promote and implement the occupational health and safety prevention program.

Keywords: environment / project manager / characterization / phases / rehabilitation / soil / water / construction sites / spill / sampling / groundwater / emergency

Requirements and training

• Bachelor's degree (BAC) in geological engineering, environment or any other relevant discipline;
• More than 3 years of relevant professional experience in the environment (an asset);
• Excellent communication skills;
• Be comfortable with change and being in a dynamic work environment;
• Effective priority management and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrate resourcefulness;
• Good skills in planning field work;
• Autonomy, initiative and attention to detail, ability to work in a team and in a dynamic environment;
• Possess a good knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations (an asset);
• Advanced knowledge of the Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Knowledge of QGIS (an asset).

Note: The masculine is used for the sole purpose of lightening the text.