Environmental Consultant/Spill Responder

Environmental Consultant / Spill Responder

Location: Edmonton, AB
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Primarily field-based, with overtime and after-hours response as required

About Ambipar Response Canada Inc.

Ambipar Response Canada Inc. provides environmental emergency response, spill response, remediation, and environmental consulting services across Western Canada. Our teams support clients with environmental projects and emergency response activities throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Environmental Consultant / Spill Responder to join our Environmental Spill Response team in Edmonton.

This is a primarily field-based position, with approximately 70–80% of the work performed in the field. The role involves travel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and northeastern British Columbia.

The successful candidate will support spill response, environmental assessment, sampling, documentation, remediation, and related consulting activities. Due to the nature of emergency response work, flexibility to respond outside regular business hours may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to environmental incidents and support spill response activities
• Assist with spill containment, recovery, cleanup, and site assessment
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, and other project personnel as required
• Conduct soil, water, and other environmental sampling
• Collect and document field data and observations
• Prepare daily field reports and assist with technical reports
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation
• Communicate project updates and field findings to supervisors and project teams
• Support project schedules, budgets, and other project objectives
• Follow company health and safety procedures and applicable environmental regulations
• Work safely in outdoor, remote, and changing field conditions

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Experience working in a safety-focused environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and remote locations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and industry practices is an asset
• Experience with environmental sampling, spill response, remediation, or consulting is an asset
• Experience interpreting environmental data is an asset

Certifications and Training

The following are considered assets:

• H2S Alive
• Ground Disturbance Level II
• Standard First Aid/CPR
• CSTS
• CSO
• Bear Awareness
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• Spill Response or Emergency Management training

Professional designation or eligibility for designation as a Biologist, Agrologist, Forester, Geoscientist, Chemist, Engineer, or Technologist is considered an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

This is an hourly position with overtime opportunities. Due to the emergency response nature of the role, additional hours may be required and may provide opportunities for overtime.

Benefits include:

• Health and dental benefits
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement
• Flex days

Why Join Ambipar?

• Gain hands-on experience in spill response, environmental consulting, remediation, and reclamation
• Work alongside experienced environmental professionals
• Access professional development and training opportunities
• Build experience across a variety of environmental projects and response situations
• Contribute to projects that support environmental protection and public safety
• Opportunities for career growth within the environmental services industry

How to Apply

If you are interested in environmental consulting and emergency spill response and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.