Jobs at Strathcona Resources Ltd. (Now Hiring) — 5 open

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Strathcona is committed to doing business the right way, guided by our core values: Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence. These values define who we are as a company, how we work together, and how we make decisions: We prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. That means everyone can shape and strengthen our culture and drive results in meaningful ways. Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success.

We are actively seeking a Site Closure Coordinator to join our Closure team in Calgary. Reporting to the Team Lead, Closure, this role is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of area-based site closure programs focused on remediation, reclamation, and liability reduction activities to support the management of Strathcona’s inactive liability and Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO).

Essential Functions

• Lead the development and execution of site closure strategy, including program sequencing, budgeting, and delivery, with a focus on integrating complex and high-risk sites (e.g., contamination, regulatory-driven work) into overall plans.

• Manage progressive programs, including sites impacted by contamination, incomplete environmental assessments, or additional monitoring requirements.

• Coordinate environmental consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders across sites with evolving scope and closure requirements.

• Drive efficient field execution while balancing contractor constraints, cost pressures, and scope variability.

• Provide technical and administrative guidance to support planning, execution, and issue resolution across the closure portfolio.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved budgets, maintaining alignment between scope, schedule, and cost.

• Deliver detailed and accurate reporting on project scope, schedules, budget status, and key risks.

• Oversee project administration and maintain audit-defensible documentation using internal systems and tracking tools.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, landowners, and cross-functional teams.

• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and HS standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline from an accredited institution, or an Environmental Technician diploma/certificate combined with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.

• Comprehensive experience managing environmental projects, including contaminated sites, regulatory-driven work, environmental assessments, remediation, reclamation, and site closure activities.

• Strong understanding of environmental management principles, project management methodologies, and industry best practices.

• Knowledge of Alberta environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, liability management frameworks, and closure obligations.

• Demonstrated project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and budgets in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with regulators, landowners, contractors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.

• Proficient with SiteView, Smartsheet, Aucerna, AbaData, Microsoft Office, and GIS/mapping applications, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate, audit-defensible records.

• Self-motivated team player with sound judgment, a results-oriented mindset, and a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.

We believe meaningful results come from people with unwavering commitment to integrity, energy, and intelligence – how we show up matters just as much as what we deliver. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.

Apply to Strathcona

If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.