Agrologist / Agronomist Project Manager - #449304

Career Opportunity

We're looking for an Agrologist/Agronomist Project Manager to lead operational residuals management projects focused on soil health, land application, and sustainable nutrient management. If you have strong project management skills and are passionate about applying science to support sustainable environmental outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

• Position: Agrologist / Agronomist Project Manager
• Type: Full Time
• Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000 per year, based on experience 

About SYLVIS

SYLVIS is an established residuals management firm committed to providing industry-leading environmental consulting and operational services to a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors. We are a group of experienced professionals pioneering innovative solutions to beneficially use residuals. Headquartered in Metro Vancouver, we have been Making Waste History for more than 35 years and foster an environment where curiosity and initiative are highly valued. SYLVIS is looking to expand its reach by growing across North America and is looking for employees that approach life with a desire to always learn, evolve, and grow. 

Position Description 

The BC based Agrologist / Agronomist Project Manager position is an opportunity to join a growing team of professionals passionate about the SYLVIS mission to Make Waste History through sustainable residuals management. With proven agronomy experience in soils and fertilization and strong project management skills, this role will be responsible to manage large client-based projects implementing the beneficial use of biosolids and/or other residuals (wood ash, pulp and paper residuals, etc.). The Agrologist / Agronomist Project Manager will be empowered to lead their project teams with a high level of autonomy to deliver exceptional results on time and on budget. They will use their experience in agriculture and exceptional communication skills to build rapport with clients, land partners, and agricultural producers.

Functions and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Use project management skills to deliver large-scale operational residuals management projects on-time and on-budget.
• Use interpersonal skills to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment both internally and externally. You will develop and maintain key relationships with clients, landowners, and interested parties.
• Use exceptional communication skills to conduct tours for our clients and the public.
• Use knowledge of residuals, agronomy, soil science, fertilization, and plant science to ensure projects are regulatory compliant and executed according to best practices.
• Use writing and technical skills to author and sign off on land application plans, regulatory documents, and project reports.
• Use organization skills to develop and maintain meticulous project records and documentation.
• Use mentoring skills to support junior employees and foster a culture of learning, growth, and operational safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant environmental science-based discipline (e.g. agronomy, plant science, soil science, environmental management, environmental engineering)
• Valid Canadian driver’s license
• Professional designation (PAg, RPBio, PEng) with practice area(s) relevant to residuals management

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of five years experience in a relevant role
• Minimum of two years experience signing as a qualified professional in agriculture, forestry, or reclamation
• In depth knowledge of environmental regulations enabling fertilizer and residuals land application in British Columbia
• Excellent professional writing and oral communication skills
• A can-do attitude and superior attention to detail and quality
• Ability to travel to operational sites throughout British Columbia
• Experience managing subcontractors
• An established network with agricultural producers or associations in British Columbia is considered an asset

Benefits

SYLVIS is committed to offering best-in-class benefits for its employees and is highly focused on employee satisfaction and retention. Benefits available to permanent employees include:

• Annual profit-share program
• Laptop, cell phone and monthly plan
• Life insurance and extended health benefits, including a healthcare spending account of $1,000 per dependent
• Lifestyle spending account - $400 per year to support active living and sustainable behaviours (e.g. fitness memberships, public transit passes, exercise gear)
• Field gear allowance up to $475 per year
• Professional dues reimbursement for a relevant professional designation
• Professional development support and training opportunities
• Three weeks paid annual leave to start
• 13 paid statutory holidays
• Flexibility to work from home one day per week
• A fun and supportive work environment including all-staff meetings, social activities, and celebrating personal and professional accomplishments

To Apply for Agrologist / Agronomist Project Manager Position

Submit a resume and cover letter via our website at www.sylvis.com/our-company/careers, highlighting your key qualifications for the Vancouver based BC Agrologist / Agronomist Project Manager role and interest in residuals management. 

We are looking to fill this position as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.