Harvest Operations Corp. is a diverse energy company, based out of Calgary, offering exposure to conventional upstream oil and natural gas production and SAGD operations. We are focused on identifying opportunities to create and deliver value with an active development program and a technical approach taken to maximize our assets. Harvest is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our people, the public and the environment through every decision and action taken each day.
Harvest has an immediate opening for an Environment and Regulatory Advisor, reporting to the Team Lead, SHER. This is a permanent position based out of the Calgary Corporate Office.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide proactive and relevant subject matter expertise to corporate and field‐based groups on regulatory and environmental matters that assists in the fulfillment of directives/guidelines outlined by the Canadian Energy Regulatory (CER), Alberta Energy Regulatory (AER) and BC Energy Regulator (BCER). The candidate must be well versed in operational activities that impact the environment, emission measurement/reduction guidelines (NPRI, FEMP, MSAPR), production measurement methodology, sustainable water management, wildlife impact avoidance and wildlife activity restrictions. Furthermore, the individual will be required to manage contractors responsible for the transportation/disposal of wastes, chemical storage protection, uncontrolled release response and remediation of impacted areas.
Lead and support various Harvest operations in the preparation of regulatory applications, and ensure environmental aspects of regulatory approvals, permits, licences and surface land dispositions are thoroughly vetted prior to application.
Provide subject matter expertise in the development and enhancement of environmental mitigation and monitoring programs and execute all Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) plans at Harvest assets (both conventional and oil sand areas) in compliance with all applicable laws and commitments. Activities include but are not limited to;
air emissions monitoring
wildlife protection strategies
wetland protection monitoring
wetland reclamation trials
soil sampling and analysis
land reclamation and remediation; and
groundwater monitoring.
Complete understanding of current federal and provincial programs related to the reduction of carbon emissions and associated costs through programs such as TIER (AB) and OBPS (BC).
Support field‐based teams in compliance assurance and complete all annual reporting within the prescribed timelines set out by provincial and federal regulatory bodies.
Assist and take ownership of portions of the development of environmental, sustainability and governance reporting (ESG).
Proactively monitor regulatory updates/changes and subsequently incorporate them into Harvest’s environmental management systems and processes.
Similarly, keep all field and corporate stakeholders aware of the impacts of all regulatory changes may have on Harvest business units.
Support the continual improvement of Harvest’s SHE Management System to facilitate operational excellence and compliance with all applicable laws, while providing documentation available for Harvest’s field and corporate staff.
Develop annual environmental and regulatory budgets while maintaining strict cost control and review through the management of contractors as well as projects directly impacting environmental work conducted by Harvest.
Qualifications:
University degree or technical diploma in Environmental Science, Resource Management, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned upstream oil and gas professional, possessing 7-10 years of progressive industry experience. This includes a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated expertise in environmental and regulatory advisory roles for both conventional and unconventional (oil sands) developments across Western Canada.
Extensive experience interacting with federal or provincial regulator/agencies is a must.
Widespread knowledge of environmental and regulatory directives, guidelines, standards and industry best practices.
Experience in the development and implementation of regulatory compliance management systems and delivery of compliance assurance programs.
Proven track record of maintaining regulatory compliance with timely submissions of required directive deliverables across Alberta and BC.
Positive, collaborative approach to working within a team.
Please visit Harvest’s website at harvestoperations.com to learn more about our company.
We sincerely thank those who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
