Come Grow With Us

Why apply with TerraWest?

Come grow your career with us.  TerraWest is a different kind of full-service environmental consulting organization. Different for employees and different for clients. Different in that TerraWest and its employees value the direct client relationships that allow us to provide the best environmental consulting advice and have a thorough connection from the start of a project to its finish. As employees, we know that we grow and prosper by building relationships that help our clients succeed. To us, our clients are people, not revenue streams.

Job Description

Operations Manager – Victoria

TerraWest Environmental is searching for an ambitious and growth-minded Operations Manager for our Victoria office.

The Operations Manager plays an important key leadership role in managing the overall growth and development of the regional office and staff.  During the day to day they are responsible for maintaining the existing clients and developing new client business while coordinating the completion of Phase I & II ESAs, Stage 1 & 2 PSIs, Detailed Site Investigations, Remediation, Compliance Monitoring, Auditing, and related contaminated sites services with their regional team.

This role reports directly to the VP of Operations and CEO.  A desire to socialize with new clients, train staff, mentor, and provide excellent leadership is extremely important.

This is the ideal position for someone who:

• Is an ambitious professional that desires to work within a smaller team-oriented consulting firm;
• Enjoys working independently, contributing to growth and having their contributions recognized and encouraged;
• Has a mindset of continuous improvement, and is flexible, practical and solutions oriented;
• Wishes to fast track their career by being involved in all aspects of a growing consulting business;
• Believes that their effort can make a positive impact on people, ideas and the environment; and who,
• Has a positive mindset, has a good sense of humour, and is a skilled communicator.

What we ask of you:

You are open-minded and willing to learn. Your friends and family describe you as positive, optimistic, growth and goal-oriented, focused, hardworking, considerate, emotionally intelligent, persistent, resourceful, trustworthy, honest, transparent, and talented.  Each day is different and it can feel that there is a lot to know when you start this position. We ask that you look forward to providing your effort and contribution to our growing business as you add and improve skills in your professional practice.

Job Expectations include:

• Business Development & Client Liaison (new and existing);
• Communicating the corporate TerraWest message at a local level;
• Day to day staff management and maintaining project flow;
• Project Design, Budgeting and Proposal Preparation;
• Project Logistics and Execution;
• Training and Mentoring;
• Senior technical report review;
• Coordinating with clients, stakeholders and internal project staff;
• Fieldwork where necessary;
• Developing policies and protocols;
• Acting as main point of contact within the Victoria office; and,
• Adherence to the Health & Safety program, team communication, basic administrative works, and related support.

Qualifications

The Operations Manager has moderate to strong technical experience in contaminated sites obtained through education and boots on the ground fieldwork, complimented by team based leadership skills such as transparent communication, humour, positivity, open mindedness, and decision making confidence.  At TerraWest our leadership group works as a team, while each being independently responsible for the health and development of their region.  This role is best suited for those who are calm under pressure, enjoy the autonomy of growing and managing their own “micro business”, and have the personal responsibility to take action for positive change.

• Current and good standing with APEGBC, BCIA, ACPBC, ASTTBC or CAB. Note that candidates currently residing outside of BC will be considered, but must be actively registered with their local professional association and be eligible for transfer to provincial organizations;
• At least 5 years experience in environmental consulting, having actively completed Phase I & II ESAs, Stage 1 & 2 PSIs, DSIs, Remediation, and related work, including a strong baseline of field experience and experience in project management and report preparation, preferably at least 3 of these years working in BC;
• Proven leadership skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, preferably an extrovert who enjoys socializing, sales, and personal growth;
• Strong computer skills with an ability to learn new programs quickly;
• A professional attitude to written and oral communications with clients and colleagues;
• A positive, friendly, open-minded, team-oriented attitude;
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with clean driving abstract;
• Willingness to relocate to Victoria or currently local.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

Good fit People

We select people who are a “good fit”. To us this means someone who understands environmental consulting; is willing to work hard yet enjoy your personal life and be part of a team committed to growing the company. You would also have a good sense of humour and be able to connect with and build relationships with others. Ideally, you have an established network of local contacts and have the ability to build strong and enduring relationships quickly.

Why apply with TerraWest?

Come grow your career with us.  TerraWest is a different kind of full-service environmental consulting organization. Different for employees and different for clients. Different in that TerraWest and its employees value the direct client relationships that allow us to provide the best environmental consulting advice and have a thorough connection from the start of a project to its finish. As employees, we know that we grow and prosper by building relationships that help our clients succeed. To us, our clients are people, not revenue streams.

Job Description

Operations Manager – Prince George

TerraWest Environmental is searching for an ambitious and growth-minded Operations Manager for our Prince George office.

The Operations Manager plays an important key leadership role in managing the overall growth and development of the regional office and staff.  During the day to day they are responsible for maintaining the existing clients and developing new client business while coordinating the completion of Phase I & II ESAs, Stage 1 & 2 PSIs, Detailed Site Investigations, Remediation, Compliance Monitoring, Auditing, and related contaminated sites services with their regional team.

This role reports directly to the VP of Operations and CEO.  A desire to socialize with new clients, train staff, mentor, and provide excellent leadership is extremely important.

This is the ideal position for someone who:

• Is an ambitious professional that desires to work within a smaller team-oriented consulting firm;
• Enjoys working independently, contributing to growth and having their contributions recognized and encouraged;
• Has a mindset of continuous improvement, and is flexible, practical and solutions oriented;
• Wishes to fast track their career by being involved in all aspects of a growing consulting business;
• Believes that their effort can make a positive impact on people, ideas and the environment; and who,
• Has a positive mindset, has a good sense of humour, and is a skilled communicator.

What we ask of you:

You are open-minded and willing to learn. Your friends and family describe you as positive, optimistic, growth and goal-oriented, focused, hardworking, considerate, emotionally intelligent, persistent, resourceful, trustworthy, honest, transparent, and talented.  Each day is different and it can feel that there is a lot to know when you start this position. We ask that you look forward to providing your effort and contribution to our growing business as you add and improve skills in your professional practice.

Job Expectations include:

• Business Development & Client Liaison (new and existing);
• Communicating the corporate TerraWest message at a local level;
• Day to day staff management and maintaining project flow;
• Project Design, Budgeting and Proposal Preparation;
• Project Logistics and Execution;
• Training and Mentoring;
• Senior technical report review;
• Coordinating with clients, stakeholders and internal project staff;
• Fieldwork where necessary;
• Developing policies and protocols;
• Acting as main point of contact within the Victoria office; and,
• Adherence to the Health & Safety program, team communication, basic administrative works, and related support.

Qualifications

The Operations Manager has moderate to strong technical experience in contaminated sites obtained through education and boots on the ground fieldwork, complimented by team based leadership skills such as transparent communication, humour, positivity, open mindedness, and decision making confidence.  At TerraWest our leadership group works as a team, while each being independently responsible for the health and development of their region.  This role is best suited for those who are calm under pressure, enjoy the autonomy of growing and managing their own “micro business”, and have the personal responsibility to take action for positive change.

• Current and good standing with APEGBC, BCIA, ACPBC, ASTTBC or CAB. Note that candidates currently residing outside of BC will be considered, but must be actively registered with their local professional association and be eligible for transfer to provincial organizations;
• At least 5 years experience in environmental consulting, having actively completed Phase I & II ESAs, Stage 1 & 2 PSIs, DSIs, Remediation, and related work, including a strong baseline of field experience and experience in project management and report preparation, preferably at least 3 of these years working in BC;
• Proven leadership skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, preferably an extrovert who enjoys socializing, sales, and personal growth;
• Strong computer skills with an ability to learn new programs quickly;
• A professional attitude to written and oral communications with clients and colleagues;
• A positive, friendly, open-minded, team-oriented attitude;
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with clean driving abstract;
• Willingness to relocate to Prince George or currently local.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

Good fit People

We select people who are a “good fit”. To us this means someone who understands environmental consulting; is willing to work hard yet enjoy your personal life and be part of a team committed to growing the company. You would also have a good sense of humour and be able to connect with and build relationships with others. Ideally, you have an established network of local contacts and have the ability to build strong and enduring relationships quickly.

Why apply with TerraWest?

Come grow your career with us.  TerraWest is a different kind of full-service environmental consulting organization. Different for employees and different for clients. Different in that TerraWest and its employees value the direct client relationships that allow us to provide the best environmental consulting advice and have a thorough connection from the start of a project to its finish. As employees, we know that we grow and prosper by building relationships that help our clients succeed. To us, our clients are people, not revenue streams.

Job Description

Senior Environmental Project Manager

We are searching for an ambitious and growth-minded Senior Environmental Project Manager for our Prince George office. This position is supported by our Manager of Northern Operations.

What we are looking for in You

The Senior Environmental Project Manager plays an important leadership role in managing Phase I and II environmental site assessments, Stage 1 and 2 preliminary and detailed site investigations, project budgeting, hazardous materials investigations, environmental remediation, compliance monitoring, auditing, and related contaminated sites services.

• A positive, friendly, open-minded, team-oriented attitude;
• Diploma or Bachelor of Science Degree in a field relevant to the position. Membership with a professional organization is an asset;
• Minimum of 7 years’ environmental consulting experience in progressively more senior roles, preferably at least 4 of these years working in BC;
• Minimum 3 years direct experience in contaminated sites assessments and remediation;
• Proven project management skills;
• Willing to cross-train for hazardous materials investigations if necessary;
• Strong computer skills with an ability to learn new programs quickly;
• A professional attitude to written and oral communications with clients and colleagues;
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ready access to a vehicle and a clean class 5 driver’s license; and
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to other locations in BC in the course of normal work.

• Internal development and growth
• Professional development allowance
• Health and Dental coverage for you and your family
• RSP Matching Program

Good fit People

We select people who are a “good fit”. To us this means someone who understands environmental consulting; is willing to work hard yet enjoy your personal life and be part of a team committed to growing the company. You would also have a good sense of humour and be able to connect with and build relationships with others. Ideally, you have an established network of local contacts and have the ability to build strong and enduring relationships quickly.

Why apply with TerraWest?

Come grow your career with us.  TerraWest is a different kind of full-service environmental consulting organization. Different for employees and different for clients. Different in that TerraWest and its employees value the direct client relationships that allow us to provide the best environmental consulting advice and have a thorough connection from the start of a project to its finish. As employees, we know that we grow and prosper by building relationships that help our clients succeed. To us, our clients are people, not revenue streams.

Job Description

Environmental Technologist

TerraWest Environmental is offering an immediate opportunity for an ambitious and growth minded Environmental Technologist within our Prince George office.

The technologist position plays an important role in the execution of our environmental projects and data collection in the field. In this role, the candidate will gain experience and expertise for the completion of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, Stage 1 and 2 preliminary site investigations, detailed site investigations, remediation, compliance monitoring, auditing, hazardous materials investigations and related. You will also expand on your knowledge of project logistics, client liaison and problem solving.

TerraWest is an independently owned company that strives to re-invest in staff, provide opportunities for equal employment, and offer a friendly, professional work environment. We want our staff to have the opportunity to develop and grow a career in the environmental field starting from the ground up. A desire to learn, grow, and lead is a desirable quality of our staff.

This role is supported by the operations management and qualified professional staff.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

• Completion of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, Environmental investigations, and related environmental projects. Including historical document research and retrieval;
• Hazardous Materials Assessments. Although not a core portion of the business from the Prince George office there is the opportunity to learn in this area;
• Field work and technical data collection, including soil, groundwater, and vapour sampling, with travel as required;
• Maintenance of field equipment and related office duties;
• Client and subcontractor liaison, scheduling, and scheduling logistics;
• Report preparation, drafting, tabulation of analytical data, and supporting document creation; and
• Adherence to the Health and Safety program, team communication, basic administrative works, and related support.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week (5 x 8 hrs per day). Field related work can often require longer days on Site which are compensated at overtime rates;

Travel required: Yes. Amount varies based on project work.

Compensation: From $25.00 per hour. Starting compensation will vary based on relevant, transferable, or direct environmental work experience.

Schedule: Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work where required during specific projects or for travel. Not anticipated to be common but may occur.

Work location: In person. Work from home or hybrid models may be appropriate for some applicants based on their specific needs or experience. Our preference is for an in-person work environment.

Dess code: Casual, semi-professional. Must be presentable for Clients.

Benefits: Available to employees following completion of probation period

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP matching (4%)
• Vision care

Qualifications

This role is considered a junior position within the organization, and comprehensive training will be provided; however, the minimum qualifications are:

• Diploma, certificate, or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study, for example Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Technology, Agrology, Geology, Engineering, etc.;
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in contaminated sites assessment and remediation is ideal, preferably within BC, but not mandatory.  On the job training will be provided;
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• Willing to cross-train for hazardous materials investigations;
• Strong computer-based skills, including use of Microsoft Office products, email, web browsers, online research, and related;
• Ability to occasionally travel to other locations in BC in the course of normal work;
• A professional attitude to written and oral communications with clients and colleagues;
• A positive, friendly, team-oriented attitude; and
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license with good driving record, including own vehicle or ability to access vehicle on short demand.

TerraWest is an equal opportunity employer and offers a relaxed, friendly, professional and dynamic work environment with the opportunity to develop and grow your career. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Desirables

Additionally, the desired candidates would also demonstrate and benefit within the role from:

• Attention to detail during the completion of written or field work related activities;
• Knowledge of environmental regulation in Canada, or more specifically in BC (Environmental Management Act, Contaminated Sites Regulation, Hazardous Waste Regulation);
• Educational experience or courses with a focus of critical thinking, scientific reporting, or argument formulation and communication;
• Desire to contribute;
• Willing to cross-train for hazardous materials investigations

Good fit People

We select people who are a “good fit”. To us this means someone who understands environmental consulting; is willing to work hard yet enjoy your personal life and be part of a team committed to growing the company. You would also have a good sense of humour and be able to connect with and build relationships with others. Ideally, you have an established network of local contacts and have the ability to build strong and enduring relationships quickly.

Why apply with TerraWest?

Come grow your career with us.  TerraWest is a different kind of full-service environmental consulting organization. Different for employees and different for clients. Different in that TerraWest and its employees value the direct client relationships that allow us to provide the best environmental consulting advice and have a thorough connection from the start of a project to its finish. As employees, we know that we grow and prosper by building relationships that help our clients succeed. To us, our clients are people, not revenue streams.

Job Description

Biology Technologist or Technician

About the Role
We have an immediate opening for a Field-Based Biology Technologist or Technician to join our growing team in Victoria, BC. This is a junior to intermediate role designed for individuals with 2–5 years of field-related experience. If you’re eager to build on your knowledge and contribute to a range of biological and environmental projects, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fieldwork, including biological assessments, environmental monitoring/construction monitoring, water quality monitoring, erosion and sediment control works, bird and nest surveys, amphibian and fish surveys and salvage works.
• Support a variety of projects involving broad ecological systems and regulatory compliance.
• Gather, analyze, and report on technical data, including preparation of field documentation and written reports.
• Reporting involving environmental management plans, protection plans, assessments and permit applications.
• Assist in logistics and coordination, including liaising with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain and calibrate field equipment to ensure high-quality data collection.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols and support team members in delivering successful project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Credential: Registered Biology Technician (RBTech) or Biologist in Training (BIT).
• Education: Diploma or degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–5 years of field-based experience in BC or similar settings (e.g., ecology, water quality, construction monitoring, environmental monitoring).
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Attitude: Positive, professional, and grounded mindset with a focus on practical solutions.
• Other Requirements:
  • Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • Flexibility to travel within BC for fieldwork as needed.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with BC-specific environmental regulations and compliance.
• A generalist approach to ecological and environmental tasks (not a specialist).
• A strong team player with a “helper” mentality who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Practical, goal-oriented, and ready to embrace opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly wage range $25 – $28/hr, total compensation commensurate on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• RRSP matching (4%).
• Professional development allowance to support your career growth.
• Flexible work arrangements, including potential for hybrid work depending on experience.

TerraWest is a multi-disciplinary company and applicants may have an opportunity to cross-train and provide support to the contaminated sites services division.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Good fit People

We select people who are a “good fit”. To us this means someone who understands environmental consulting; is willing to work hard yet enjoy your personal life and be part of a team committed to growing the company. You would also have a good sense of humour and be able to connect with and build relationships with others. Ideally, you have an established network of local contacts and have the ability to build strong and enduring relationships quickly.