Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager – Environmental Services (INTERN)

POST Date: May 27, 2024

Chinook Environmental Services Ltd. (CESL) is in need of ONE individual to assist in daily field and administration duties.  This position is partially funded by a Government Grant, and some educational, residency, and other requirements must be met. To qualify, the right candidate must have:

INTERNSHIP QUALIFICATIONSMust be a full-time, permanent positionEnvironment-related position in STEM or Natural ResourcesMust be 15-30 years of age.Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee statusEducated with a minimum 2-year diploma (Environmental disciplines)

The right candidate will have opportunity to obtain & expand their basic knowledge & skills;  possibly integrating  into a project manager or complimentary position in the following core areas:Drilling Waste Management (Primary Service Area)Site Assessments (Basic soils, topography, plant & animal ID)Water Resource ManagementSpill response, cleanup, remediation (depending on availability/requirement)Safety Management

Upon training and a term of fieldwork, a supervisory role will be integrated to:Field Service in Drilling Waste and Water Management – this will make up a majority of your duties:

Contact third party stakeholders, and source water for for drilling or pipeline operations; assess quality & quantity.  (“Line-up” water)Line up, and assess agricultural land for surface application of drill waste; as per quality & quantity; particular to regulatory limitations of Directive 050 (AB) and/or GL99-01 (SK)Orientate and supervise truck operators for water source and fluid disposal.sample and test drill fluids; assess for land application and/or facility disposal.Invoicing for work at the field levelObtain relevant documentation for final report (mapping, additives, disposal tallies, etc.)Review & interpretation of (laboratory) data.Client / Stakeholder / Operator communications for effective service provision.Prepare & review of applications, technical reports to clients, regulators, stakeholders.Field visitations for general operations, Quality Assurance.

The candidate shouldreside in Red Deer / Central Region, or one of the other field office locations across Western Canada (Home office)have a reliable vehicle suitable for light off-road duties (4×4).have excellent technological skills with PC, mobile devices, email, and any other variety of technology that can enhance efficiency of the position and company as a whole.

The best possible candidate will holda commitment to Safety, Quality of Work, and Customer Service.a positive, inquisitive attitude with intelligence to learn from others as well as their own growth & mistakes, integration of theoretical knowledge and skills.Precision & Accuracy, attention to detail.Hold themselves to professional conduct within work, social and community setting.A variety of knowledge, skills & expertise in basic and advances scientific areas.A knowledge or willingness to learn about oilfield and Environmental industry is highly valuable.Knowledge of various provincial (AB, SK, MB, BC) & federal legislation with respect to the above areasExcellent Proficiency in a variety of hardware & software products (MS Office, Adobe, GIS)A willingness to travel (as required, sometimes short-notice) to various places for a short or extended stays as per project requirementsHigh availability to communicate & consult to clients/management/field personelleAn appreciation for outdoors has high benefit to this position.a customer-focus, networking and company-growth through positive attitude will help this position grow into a longer-term opportunity and/or career.Experience or familiarity with the (upstream) oil & gas industryEligibility towards a Professional Designation (P.Ag, P.Bio, P.Chem, Technologist, Technician or similar) A desire to pursue professional growth, life-long growth & learning

Currently, it is preferred for a 1-year Intern Contract Position.  The Internship will be for approx. 12 months long, and is tentative of funding program approval for employer & employee (program has not yet been approved).   The position will likely translate into a Full-Time position for the correct candidate.  It is a good position for entry-level and entry into the Environmental industry.

Incentives – Why Choose CESL?Salary is dependant on experience and suitability of the candidate:  $29-$40/hr depending on Education & Experience.Benefits can begin (100% paid premiums) after the minimum initiation (probationary) time of 3 months.Travel Expenses are generally paid for, and there is also exceptional incentive on travel.Accomadation is generally paid for (on the road); with incidentals compensation.A Moving Bonus may be negotiated!We have an excellent yet Reasonable Health & Safety Work Environment.Positions are generally directed to, and encouraged for, an Independant worker of the team.  Let’s build trust so you can make your own judgement calls.Currently we are looking at a very attractive long-term savings incentive program (RRSP).Earn & Grow – this Entry level position is a very good stepping stone to enter the Energy, Oil/Gas, and Environment industry.  Learn skills and knowledge on some of the basics of the more technical positions; or better yet, grow with the company into one of those departments!Our Goal is to look after employees for high retention, help you get experience into your field, and help you grow professionally and personally into something long-term and stable.Interested in moving to Alberta?  

Please send resumes to :               hr@chinook.com***** Reference:  JPM#202404-01  *****