Field Operations Manager

Where field expertise meets leadership excellence

Location: Alberta or Saskatchewan | Hybrid Remote with Site Travel 
Team: Operations, Safety, HR | Full-Time

The Opportunity

After 5+ years in the field, you know contaminated sites inside and out. You've led Phase II ESAs, managed groundwater sampling programs, and navigated complex remediation projects. Now you're ready for your next chapter, one where you shape the next generation of environmental professionals while keeping your technical edge sharp.

This isn't your typical desk job. As our Field Team Manager, you'll be the vital link between boots-on-the-ground operations and strategic planning, ensuring our teams have everything they need to succeed while maintaining our uncompromising safety standards.

Your Impact

Lead with Purpose

• Direct weekly field operations, strategically deploying teams and resources across Alberta and Saskatchewan

• Be the calm voice of reason when challenges arise, providing rapid solutions that keep projects moving

• Bridge the gap between field realities and office expectations, translating both ways fluently

Develop Tomorrow's Talent

• Transform eager graduates into confident field professionals through hands-on mentorship

• Build trust with everyone from fresh college grads to seasoned safety auditors with 30+ years under their belt

• Create a culture where continuous learning and safety excellence go hand-in-hand

Drive Operational Excellence

• Champion our safety program as an active JHSC member, conducting audits that matter

• Maintain pristine training records and certification tracking that passes any scrutiny

• Ensure field documentation meets both regulatory requirements and client expectations—first time, every time

What Sets You Apart

Technical Foundation

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, or related field

• Professional designation (P.Ag., P.Biol., P.Eng., P.Geo.) or eligibility

• Experience in including Tier 2 Assessments, SSRAs, and SST Assessments is considered an asset

• Deep knowledge of Alberta Tier 1/2 Guidelines, Saskatchewan EQGs, and PNG045 Directive

• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading, mentoring, and developing team members.

Industry Expertise

• 3+ years in upstream/midstream oil & gas reclamation and remediation

• Fluent in CCME standards and Western Canadian regulatory frameworks

• Current certifications: CSO, First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, H2S Alive, TDG, Ground Disturbance

Leadership DNA

• Unflappable under pressure: You're the person everyone turns to when things get complicated

• Natural communicator: You translate technical complexity into clear actionable plans

• Systems thinker: You love creating order from chaos with smart processes and tools

• Safety-first mindset: It's not just policy, it's how you naturally operate

Success Looks Like

✓ Field teams saying "I know exactly what's expected and have what I need" 
✓ Zero safety incidents because prevention is built into every decision 
✓ Clients calling to thank you, not to ask for updates 

Why GCL?

Join a team that values substance over style, results over rhetoric. We offer:

• Real mentorship from industry veterans who've been where you're going

• Growth trajectory into senior operations leadership

• Hybrid flexibility that respects your life outside work

• Structured safety program that backs your decisions

• Collaborative culture where accountability and support go hand-in-hand

Ready to Make Your Move?

Send your resume and tell us about a time you helped a field team overcome a significant safety or scheduling challenge. We want to hear how you think under pressure.

GCL Environmental Ltd. is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We evaluate candidates based on qualifications and merit. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know—we'll work with you confidentially to ensure you can show us your best.