-This Position is based near Glenevis, AB (40 minutes Northwest of Spruce Grove)

WAYFINDER CORPis a privately held, Alberta-based company that provides total proppant management for oil and gas E&P companies. We make extra efforts to support our clients in achieving their goals, as their success is linked to ours.

Concentrating on serving the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, we strive to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders by empowering our team members and by continuously improving upon our strategic goals.

Our Big Molly site near Glenevis (40 minutes northwest of Spruce Grove) is our regional Sand Processing Facility where we mine, wash and dry frac sand for direct shipment to our customers. We take pride in our product and value our employees while providing a close-knit, local place to work.

Wayfinder’scompensation and benefits package are competitive and comprehensive to ensure our employees, and their families are taken care of. We have implemented a Total Rewards package that includes a 7-7 schedule, stable & long-term work, employer-paid extended health and dental coverage, a health spending account, employer RSP matching, and career development opportunities.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Director – Operations, the Manager – Geology, Environment & Land is responsible for the oversight and execution of the environmental and exploration programming for current and future project areas. The Manager will lead the execution of exploration initiatives and remediation projects, as it aligns with strategic business priorities.

In addition, the successful hire will provide their expertise in regulatory guidance, land acquisition, and stakeholder engagement to achieve business results. With a strong Geology or Environment technical background, the Manager will work with Senior Leadership to develop and align operations with compliance to support ongoing growth of the company.

This position demands strong communication and relationship building skills to build functional rapport with landowners, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to achieve results for the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Environmental & Geological Leadership

• Develop and oversee environmental strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory expectations

• Lead complex remediation and reclamation initiatives, providing senior-level guidance on environmental risk, compliance, and long-term planning

• Approve and guide development of environmental work plans, impact assessments, and monitoring programs; ensure organizational readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions

• Support the Senior Geologist on managing the geology and exploration program, including optimizing exploration planning, reserve building and upcoming drilling and sand testing priorities

• Oversee the data collection and interpretation from geological mapping, drilling, and mine plan analysis to ensure QA/QC standards are met

• Support organizational planning by contributing to annual budgets, staffing forecasts, and resource allocation strategies

Stakeholder Engagement & Organizational Representation

• Serve as the senior point of contact for regulatory agencies

• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior leadership and external partners

• Lead projects of medium to high complexity, overseeing scope, budget, schedule, and quality

• Oversee contractor performance, and manage consultant relationships to ensure deliverables are achieved in a timely manner

Land & Resource Management Leadership

• Support on the acquisition, evaluation, and management of land and aggregate resources to support long-term operational needs

• Oversee permitting strategies, ensuring timely submissions and strong relationships with regulators

• Alongside senior leaders, serve as a representative of the organization in discussions with municipalities, provincial regulators, First Nations, and landowners

• Ensure compliance with environmental, zoning, reclamation, and land use requirements across all properties

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelors degree in Geology, Environmental or Earth Science or equivalent. A master’s degree or professional designation in a related field would be preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role is required, direct experience in the aggregate industry is strongly preferred; must possess experience managing internal and external stakeholders
• Candidates with a combination of proven expertise in Environmental Compliance, Geology, and Land Management will be prioritized
• In-depth knowledge of environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to Safety, quality, health, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development
• Strong interpersonal skills are required for collaboration, managing stakeholder expectations, negotiating land and permitting matters, and representing the organization in external discussions