Remediation Project Manager

What’s the role? 

Shell Canada is seeking a Remediation Project Manager also known as Program Manager to join its Soil and Groundwater Solutions team (SGWS). The SGWS Program Manager is responsible for safely managing environmental liabilities, delivering SGWS site assessment, remediation and monitoring projects as part of sustainable risk management program within the assignment area.  The portfolio may include delivering SGWS projects for multiple Lines of Business (LoBs) (i.e., Post Closing Rights and Obligations, Mobility, Chemicals, Products, Trading & Supply, Lubricants, etc.) across various western Canadian provinces.  This role can work virtually, the team member will ideally reside in Alberta, but other western Canadian provinces will be considered.  

What you’ll be doing 

Accountabilities: 

• Drive a Health Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) performance culture with SGWS consultants and their subcontractors using Learner Mindset, Human Performance, and other approaches to ensure safe project delivery 
• Manage a high volume portfolio of projects across multiple western Canadian provinces ranging from initial environmental site assessment through remedial action planning, implementation, monitoring, and regulatory closure 
• Develop risk management strategies for reducing soil and groundwater liability in a portfolio across multiple LoBs (i.e., Post Closing Rights and Obligations, Mobility, Chemicals, Products, Trading & Supply, Lubricants, etc.), including highly complex projects, due diligence, and sites in litigation 
• The portfolio may also include hydrocarbon well plug and abandonment projects, experience with these types of projects would be an asset 
• Lead and implement countrywide HSSE initiatives and campaigns as lead focal point 
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders for applicable LoBs, developing a deep understanding of business drivers to develop appropriate, sustainable risk management strategies 
• Manage financial approvals and spend with environmental consultants to ensure compliance with financial authorizations 
• Coordinate provincial advocacy efforts to influence regulations, support development and approval of sustainable risk-based approaches 

What you bring 

• The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the Canada on a full-time basis 
• Engineering/Science Degree, preferably in geology/hydrogeology/engineering discipline.  A professional designation in your discipline would be an asset.  
• 6 or more years of experience in environmental project management, site assessment, remediation, and risk and liability management, managing scope, schedule, cost, safety for soil and groundwater projects in western Canada 
• Experience working across multiple western Canadian regulatory jurisdictions, understanding soil and groundwater regulations, establishing credibility and trusted working relationships with soil and groundwater regulators to drive sustainable, risk-based approaches in order to move sites to closure. 
• Experience with HSSE leadership, understanding of HSSE risks and mitigations (processes, procedures, behaviors) specifically related project field execution to ensure safe delivery of SGWS projects 
• Proven record of contract management experience, managing / improving contractor performance on complex projects 
• Skilled at Business Partnering and negotiation/advocacy with external stakeholders (e.g., regulators) 
• It would be an additional asset if the candidate has an understanding at a project manager level of hydrocarbon well Plug & Abandonment (P&A) requirements across Western Canada 
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to challenge and ability to build internal and external relationships based on trust and to integrate across multiple businesses and functions 
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills 

After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process and must be successfully completed within 3 days of receiving the initial assessment invite. The email will come from HireVue - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine the next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.   

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women & those from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company, and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.   

What we offer 

The base salary range for this position is $106,000 - $159,000 per year.  Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity. 

You bring your skills and experience to Shell, and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.  

• Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together   

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead  

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices  

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise  

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself  

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working  

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world  

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents  

• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world  

• We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply  

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams  

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs  

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.   

Shell in Canada  

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.  

Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.  

At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include:  

• Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets  

• Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia  

• A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada  

• The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility  

• The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario  

• Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels  

• 15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations  

• Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 26 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion liters of high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery  

• Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business