Shared Value Solutions

Shared Value Solutions (SVS) is an environmental and community development consulting firm. Our team includes folks who are skilled in science, cultural heritage, planning, and regulatory fields who work alongside First Nation, Mtis, and Inuit Nations across Canada. We support Indigenous Nations with technical guidance, regulatory advice, peer reviews, planning, and negotiation strategies related to major resource development projects. At the heart of our work is a commitment to braiding Indigenous Knowledge with Western science to advance our clients' goals of prosperity, stewardship, and self-determination.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist with a specialty in Contaminated Sites/Remediation to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of contaminated sites, reclamation, or closure planning associated with mining projects, oil and gas extraction, and/or nuclear, or other relevant experience with hydroelectric, linear corridor (especially pipelines or roadways), or other resource development.

Our Work Culture

At SVS, we value the ambitions and passions of our team members, both professionally and personally. To support work-life balance, we offer flexible hours, remote work options, and time-in-lieu. We aim for this position to align with your life goals rather than detract from them. Our work is guided by the priorities of our community partners, including seasonal calendars (harvest seasons, festivals, etc.) and project deadlines. Through strong communication and mutual support, we create a work environment that fosters both personal well-being and professional growth.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

SVS is committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, women, members of the global majority (visible minorities), LGBTQ2S+ individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and if you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us knowwe are happy to support you.

Indigenous Hiring Preference

We prioritize hiring Indigenous candidates, including First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit individuals, to build teams that reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve. We recognize that formal education and job experience are not the only measures of expertise. If you have traditional knowledge and community-based experience that align with this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your qualifications differ from those listed.

If you feel comfortable, we invite you to self-identify as Indigenous in your application. We understand the impacts of colonization and respect that this is a personal decision. Any information shared will remain confidential and will only be used by our hiring team to support our commitment to Indigenous hiring.

We look forward to welcoming new team members who share our dedication to supporting Indigenous sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and community-driven development.

The Position

Were looking for an Senior Environmental Scientist, Project Director(remote within Canada) to fill a full-time permanent position.

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact

At Shared Value Solutions, you will be part of a team that honors Indigenous Knowledge, fosters strong relationships, and works alongside Nations to support sovereignty, stewardship, and self-determination. Your expertise, lived experiences, and perspectives will be deeply valued as we collaborate on diverse projects that make a real difference for the land, water, and communities we serve.

We are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, culturally affirming, and grounded in respect, reciprocity, and collaboration. Our team supports one another, recognizing the importance of balance between work, family, community, and personal well-being.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation & profit sharing
• Remote work allowance
• Comprehensive health benefits & employee assistance program (health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Professional designation reimbursement & development opportunities
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, cultural days, bereavement, and family care leave
• Winter tire rebate to support safe travel
• Flexible work options, including remote work

We welcome you to bring your whole self to this roleyour knowledge, your passion, and your connection to community. Join us at Shared Value Solutions and be part of a team dedicated to uplifting Indigenous voices, protecting the environment, and creating lasting positive change.

Requirements:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, or similar equivalent
• 10+ years professional experience working on contaminated sites, reclamation, or closure planning associated with mining projects, oil and gas extraction, and/or nuclear, or other relevant experience with hydroelectric, linear corridor (especially pipelines or roadways), or other resource development
• Demonstrated expertise in site characterization, human and ecological risk assessment and remediation technologies.
• Strong understanding of Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial legislation (e.g., provincial and federal contaminated sites frameworks, CCME) and regulatory approvals and permitting processes
• Skills and experience working in cross-cultural settings, preferably with First Nation, Mtis, and/or Inuit communities
• Knowledge of land and resource management issues, environmental, health, socio-economic and cultural issues related to major development projects and how they may intersect with rights and interests of First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit communities.

• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills, including experience with data management and analysis, preparing technical reports, and communicating complex issues in plain language (written, verbal, presentations) for a variety of audiences
• Experience coordinating and conducting technical reviews of Environmental Impact Assessments and/or permit applications for development projects from multiple sectors (e.g. mining, oil and gas, energy)
• Experience developing and implementing mitigation measures, remediations plans, and environmental effects monitoring programs.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proven track record managing complex projects, budgets and multidisciplinary teams.
• Thrives in a team setting, accepts responsibility and works to deadlines
• Willingness to travel across Canada and to northern and remote communities

Responsibilities:

• Directing or managing projects focused on technical peer reviews of regulatory environmental permitting and approvals reports and applications for pipelines, energy, mining, waste, and other major infrastructure development projects through a comprehensive understanding of client needs, priorities, and objectives.
• Articulating the interactions between proposed project activities and the rights and interests of First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit communities, highlighting consequences, opportunities, and solutions to support dialogue with the Crown and Proponents.

• Suggesting appropriate mitigation, compensation, and accommodation measures to address environmental and/or socio-economic-cultural impacts of major development projects.

• Conducting community-based monitoring projects, including field work and training program development and implementation.
• Reviewing, designing, implementing and overseeing sampling programs for soil, groundwater, sediment and vapour.
• Interpreting chemical, geotechnical and hydrogeological data to assess environmental risk and develop remediation strategies.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, including risk assessments, remedial action plans and closure reports.
• Building and maintaining client relationships through a comprehensive understanding of client needs, priorities, and objectives while providing excellent client service.
• Liaising effectively with Indigenous community clients, regulators and proponents.
• Providing Duty to Consult and strategic negotiation advice to First Nation, Mtis and Inuit community clients as needed
• Working with cross-functional teams to ensure our clients goals are met within each project
• Providing clear and concise report writing, senior technical reviews of reports, and client and community presentations
• Business development support
• Support organizational cultural diversity and inclusion mandate initiatives
• Responding quickly and empathetically to client needs

Asset Qualifications:

• Experience working with Indigenous communities, including experience in northern Ontario/Canada.
• Experience relevant to climate change adaptation.
• Knowledge or experience related to ecotoxicology or bioaccumulation of contaminants.
• Experience providing training in environmental monitoring or impact assessment.
• Experience with planning and implementing communication and consultation programs and activities.
• Proficiency with GIS, data visualization tools or environmental modeling software.

Let us know ifyouspeak:French, Cree, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Blackfoot, Dene, Innu, or other languages that might be useful for this position.

Summing it Up Why Should you Apply?

• Fully remote working
• Fun company culture
• Learning and career growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Meaningful work

Our head office is on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the historic lands of the Attawandaron People. We honour the original ancestors of this land and also offer respect to our Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Mtis neighbours. We strive to be accountable by acknowledging this history and cultivating respect in our relationships with our Indigenous neighbours and the land.