Open Positions
- Controller, Calgary Alberta
- Manager, Health Safety and Environment, Calgary Alberta
- Geotechnical Technician, Calgary Alberta, Vancouver British Columbia
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Calgary Alberta
- Geotechnical Engineer (Junior/Intermediate), Calgary Alberta
- Mining Engineer, Salt Lake City, UT
- Senior Geologist, Calgary, AB
- Geologist, Grand Junction, CO
- Water Resources/Civil Engineer
Controller, Calgary Alberta
Norwest Corporation is an international resources consulting firm with clients in the energy, mining and environmental industries. We have offices in Canada, United States, Australia, India and China, with Canadian operations focused in Calgary and Vancouver. We are one of the world’s most fully integrated energy consulting firms. Norwest has the ability to offer successful candidates interdisciplinary job opportunities around the world.
Reporting to the Vice President/General Manager with functional reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller’s primary role is to be responsible for all aspects of financial administration of the business, including the financial reporting processes, accounting systems and financial controls. This role is key in working with outside auditors, banks, and multiple Business Unit leaders to provide financial reporting and analysis as well as participate in overall company process improvements.
This position is based out of Calgary, with minimal travel required.
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Leadership
- Provide guidance to accounting personnel, Business Unit leaders and Vice President/General Manager on all accounting matters including changes to financial systems, record keeping, analysis and reporting
- Oversee the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and other financial reporting
- Supervise and direct day to day accounting operations which includes accounts receivables and payables, and general accounting
- Ensure opportunities for training and development of accounting personnel as well as performing annual performance evaluations of direct reports
Planning and Execution
- Develop and maintain effective control systems, ensuring consistent application of accounting principles and internal procedures
- Work with all levels of management to ensure consistent application of proper accounting/company policies and internal procedures
- Liaise with external organizations and officials – banks, government, auditors, lawyers to prepare required paper files and discuss the financial affairs related to the organization and provide recommendations
Business Requirements
- Interpret financial reports and accounting information to Business Unit leaders, and Senior Management team
- Work collaboratively with various members of the organization to lead the development and administration of the annual budget process
- Assist in the development of strategic plans for continuous improvement of operations
- Ensure all financial reporting of information and results follow accepted accounting principles
- Oversee all regulatory filings and remittances
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant Designation (CA)
Summary of Experience
- 5-7 years of accounting and financial reporting experience
- 3-5 years of management experience
Required Knowlege, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to clearly communicate with all levels of the organization
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft applications
- Ambition and commitment to continuous improvement
- A high level of organizational skills
- Knowledgeable in accounting systems
- Experience in the implementation of software platforms
For further information on our business and consulting work, please visit our website at http://www.norwestcorp.com.
To Apply: please submit your resume to humanresources@norwestcorp.com. Please clearly indicate Controller in the subject line.
Norwest Corporation thanks all applicants for their interest in the posted positions. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Manager, Health Safety and Environment, Calgary Alberta
Norwest Corporation is an international resources consulting firm with clients in the energy, mining and environmental industries. We have offices in Canada, United States, Australia, India and China, with Canadian operations focused in Calgary and Vancouver. We are one of the world’s most fully integrated energy consulting firms. Norwest has the ability to offer successful candidates interdisciplinary job opportunities around the world.
Reporting to the Managing Director with functional reporting to the Business Unit leaders, the Manager Health, Safety and Environment’s primary role is to ensure Norwest is an industry leader in overall HSE performance. In this role the Manager HSE will lead HSE initiatives and personnel at various locations across North America. This role is responsible for managing and coordinating HSE activities with clients, subcontractors, associates and employees. A priority of this role is to manage HSE risk for the Company’s field projects.
This position is based in Calgary, but does require travel to corporate offices and project sites around the world, with camp accommodations in some locations. The incumbent must be able to work away from Calgary as required.
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Leadership
- Lead the design, implementation and administration of all HSE initiatives, policies, and procedures to build an organization-wide safety culture and ensure they meet the overall objectives of the company.
- Work within all levels of the organization to inspire participation in Norwest’s’ HSE programs.
- Provide support and direction for compliance with safety regulations, emergency response protocols, incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions; including acting as a proactive lead in recommending HSE best practices based on industry trends and client needs.
- Work with senior management, subcontractors and clients to ensure corporate best practices are implemented and adhered to. This includes, building effective working relationships with all client and sub contractor’s HSE teams.
- Work with project managers to ensure adequate HSE support is available, and assign appropriate staffing.
Planning and Execution
- Work with all levels of management to determine HSE requirements; including functional requirements, costs and staffing needs during project planning phases.
- Develop and manage HSE documentation and records including policies, procedures and work instructions for all field and corporate locations.
- Work with various members of the organization to develop a HSE strategic plan and annual business plans.
- Manage the development and implementation of HSE programs, initiatives, systems, and associated procedures for all Business Units.
- Develop environmental strategies and policies including reference to Corporate and local standards.
Business Requirements
- Develop and implement HSE performance tracking and reporting systems and metrics.
- Conduct scheduled HSE inspections and audits at various locations including project sites to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Participate in annual corporate audits including managing ongoing action items.
- Ensure all associates and subcontractors have approved HSE plans and programs that meet the requirements of the Company and its clients.
- Develop and implement HSE programs, ensuring all legislative regulatory requirements are being met and Corporate best practices are being followed.
- Train all employees, associates and (where applicable) subcontractors on HSE awareness and orientation programs to ensure they are familiar with and trained in Corporate and project HSE policies and procedures as they relate to their specific job and client requirements.
- Oversee safety training, including conducting specialized safety training and contracting outsourced training providers.
- Monitor developments, trends and legislation related to industry safety, evaluate the impact on business operations, and lead required changes.
- Prepare Health and Safety risk assessments and ensure follow up actions are carried through.
- Serve as senior management liaison with compliance and regulatory agencies.
- Manage the HSE Corporate budget.
Qualifications
- Certified Registered Safety Professional
- Possession of current First Aid/CPR credentials, and site-specific training (H2S, MSHA, CSTS and OSHA) as required
Summary of Experience
- 10 years HSE related experience within the mining and/or energy industry
- 5 years of broad, cross discipline management experience
Required Knowlege, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to clearly communicate with all levels of the organization
- Knowledge of applicable occupational health, safety and environmental legislation
- Strong knowledge of federal, provincial and state OHS Acts, Regulations and Codes
- Confident presentation and public speaking skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- A high level of organizational skills
- Ambition for continual improvement of the Project's overall safety awareness and achievements
For further information on our business and consulting work, please visit our website at http://www.norwestcorp.com.
To Apply: please submit your resume to humanresources@norwestcorp.com. Please clearly indicate Manager, Health Safety and Environment in the subject line.
Norwest Corporation thanks all applicants for their interest in the posted positions. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Geotechnical Technician, Calgary AB, Vancouver BC
Norwest Corporation is an international resources consulting firm with clients in the energy, mining and environmental industries. We have offices in Canada, United States, Australia, India and China, with Canadian operations focused in Calgary and Vancouver. We are one of the world’s most fully integrated energy consulting firms.
Norwest offers its employees the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects. We contract our expertise to mining and energy companies, utilities, financial institutions, legal firms, and regulatory agencies around the world.
We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Technician to join our Fort McMurray, AB instrumentation monitoring team and work a fly-in/fly-out two weeks on/two weeks off shift.
Work with a team of geotechnical engineers and geologists to complete operations, maintenance and surveillance monitoring tasks for pit walls, waste dumps and tailings structures at an active mine site in the Alberta oil sands. This position will appeal to candidates with up to four years of related education, training and/or work experience who are looking to grow and develop their skills in a dynamic environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Monitor geotechnical instrumentation installed in pit walls, waste dumps and tailings structures at active mine sites
- Verify, analyze and report on geotechnical instrumentation data
- Work with mine operations personnel to maintain instrumentation
- Support geotechnical engineers in the operation, maintenance, surveillance and design of pit walls, waste dump and tailings structures
Qualifications:
- 2 year technical diploma or certificate in geotechnical, geological, civil or mining
- Up to four years of industry or consulting experience
- Prepared to travel and be in the field for assignment intervals of 2-3 weeks
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs
For further information on our business and consulting work, please visit our website at http://www.norwestcorp.com.
To Apply: please submit your resume to humanresources@norwestcorp.com. Please clearly indicate Geotechnical Technician in the subject line.
Norwest Corporation thanks all applicants for their interest in the posted positions. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Calgary AB
Norwest Corporation is an international resources consulting firm with clients in the energy, mining and environmental industries. We have offices in Canada, United States, Australia, India and China, with Canadian operations focused in Calgary and Vancouver. We are one of the world’s most fully integrated energy consulting firms. Norwest has the ability to offer successful candidates interdisciplinary job opportunities around the world.
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be the project manager of a multidisciplinary team working primarily on large oilsand and coal projects from exploration and site investigations, to conceptual design through to construction. Opportunities will require candidate to:
- Prepare proposals, cost estimates and timelines for projects;
- Lead the planning, field support and completion of geotechnical site investigations;
- Review and interpret monitoring information from geotechnical instrumentation programs;
- Manage the analyses and design of civil earthworks structures primarily mine pit slopes, waste disposal areas, and tailings dams;
- Track costs and hours for projects;
- Write and/or review technical design reports;
- Support mine and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining projects as required;
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Geotechnical, Geological, Civil or Mining Engineering.
- Minimum of four years of industry or consulting experience.
- Proven ability to manage projects and communicate clearly and effectively.
- Prepared to travel and be in the field for assignment of intervals of up to 2 weeks.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs, ACAD systems and the Geo-slope suite of programs.
- Eligible for professional registration with APEGGA.
Norwest offers a competitive salary and benefit package and a progressive and challenging work environment.
To Apply: please submit your resume to humanresources@norwestcorp.com. Please clearly indicate Senior Geotechnical Engineer in the subject line.
Norwest Corporation thanks all applicants for their interest in the posted positions. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Geotechnical Engineer (Junior/Intermediate), Calgary Alberta
Norwest Corporation is an energy, mineral resource and environmental consulting company with offices in Canada and the United States. The Canadian operation has offices in Calgary, AB and Vancouver, BC and currently employees about 120 staff, as well as a number of professional associates. We have experienced significant growth in the past five years and expect this to continue as we broaden our client base and diversify the range of services that we offer.
Norwest offers its professionals the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects. We contract our expertise to mining and energy companies, utilities, financial institutions, legal firms, and regulatory agencies around the world. For each project, we carefully assemble a knowledge-based team of experts who are highly accomplished at developing and operating world-class ventures.
We are currently seeking a Junior/Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Calgary based Geotechnical group.
General Position Description
Opportunities are available in our Calgary office to work on a variety of projects with potential for fieldwork experience. Our geotechnical projects cover the full spectrum from exploration and site investigations to conceptual design through to construction. This position will appeal to candidates with up to four years of related work experience who are looking to grow and develop their skills in a dynamic environment.
Essential Job Functions:
The Geotechnical Engineer will:
- Participate in the planning and completion of geotechnical site investigations with a variety of drilling and sampling methods
- Install and monitor geotechnical instrumentation programs
- Participate in geotechnical logging, sampling and testing programs both in the field and in the lab
- Assist in the analyses and design of civil earthworks structures primarily mine pit slopes, waste disposal areas, and tailings dams
- Support mine and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining projects
Education and Professional Background:
- Undergraduate degree in geotechnical, geological, civil or mining engineering
- Up to four years of industry or consulting experience
- Eligible for registration as an EIT and work towards fulfilling requirements for professional registration with APEGGA
- Prepared to travel and be in the field for assignment intervals of 2-3 weeks
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs and ACAD systems. Experience with the Geo-slope suite of programs is an asset
Location of Employment: Calgary Alberta.
To Apply: Qualified applicants with Canadian employment eligibility should either mail thier resume and cover letter to the Calgary address on the right of this page OR email their response to humanresources@norwestcorp.com. Please clearly indicate Contract Geotechnical Engineer (Junior/Intermediate) in the subject line of your email.
Norwest Corporation thanks all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mining Engineer, Salt Lake City, UT
Job Duties:
This position will report to the Vice President Mining Engineering and have a wide variety of responsibilities including:
- Developing business with new and existing clients,
- Managing interdisciplinary projects, and
- Providing consulting expertise to Norwest’s global client list.
Education Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering degree.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 10 years post university experience in the mining industry with an emphasis on underground coal mining and longwall operations.
Special Requirements:
- Specific mining industry experience in technical and/or management roles.
- Thorough working knowledge of common and mining-specific computer applications.
- Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
- Candidates with coal or industrial minerals industry experience and/or foreign language skills will be given priority consideration.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Location of Employment: Salt Lake City, Utah. Successful candidate will be willing to work in remote field locations (inside and outside the United States) for extended periods.
To Apply: Qualified applicants with U.S. employment eligibility should email their response to slc@norwestcorp.com.
Senior Geologist, Calgary, AB
Job Duties:
The Senior Geologist will be a key member of our growing geology team. He/she will take a leadership role in project management and mentoring and developing staff. Our geological group offers a full range of geological services including planning, managing and executing drilling programs, site data collection and core description, data interpretation and modelling and resource assessments. Our work has been in many resource based commodities including Coal, Coalbed Methane (CBM), Oil Sands, Conventional Oil and Gas, Oil Shales, Tight Gas Sands, Industrial Materials and Precious Metals.
The successful candidate will work on multiple projects within a multi-disciplinary team that is focused on developing current and future geological projects. Specific duties and job assignments will include:
- Provide geological advice and guidance on a variety of geology related projects.
- Provide technical review, leadership and mentoring of geological staff.
- Provide input for areas of future technical development within the department.
- Oversee project management on geology related projects including, but not limited to, drilling programs, modelling and data management.
- Provide input on regulatory documents.
- Ensure mentoring of professional staff in both their technical and professional business development.
- Project Review.
Education and Professional Background:
- Bachelors or masters degree in Geology.
- Registered as a Professional Geologist in the Province of Alberta.
- Minimum 10 years progressively responsible experience including experience in oil sands exploration, modelling and reporting. Experience in conventional and non-conventional oil and gas would be an asset.
- Technical innovation, expertise and leadership along with solid project management and organizational skills are critical for success in this role.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing.
Location of Employment: Calgary, AB Canada. Candidates applying for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
To Apply: To be considered for this position please send your resume and cover letter, in confidence, to Norwest Corporation, #2700, 411 – 1st Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Y5, by e-mail to humanresources@norwestcorp.com or by fax to (403) 205-5798. Please clearly indicate Senior Geologist in the subject line.
Norwest Corporation thanks all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Duties:
Multi-commodity geologic resource exploration and evaluation with an emphasis on international and domestic coal projects. Work will entail the design and implementation of geological exploration programs, geotechnical evaluations, development of resource models and compilation of resource reports. Will work with engineers and support staff in U.S., Mongolia and other locations as necessary.
The implementation of exploration programs include the sourcing of appropriate protocols and contractors for exploration permitting, remote sensing, drilling, sampling, assays, washability testing, bulk sampling and surveying. Information received from exploration programs is to be processed and evaluated following selection of suitable resource modeling software. The resource models are to meet or exceed international standards for the reporting of resources and reserves.
Specific duties and job assignments will include consultancy relating to the following:
- Supervision of coal exploration drilling programs
- Translation of Geological Reports written in Russian and Mongolian
- Geologic computer modeling
- Resource analysis
- Geotechnical core logging
- Geotechnical assessment of rock competency relating to mine stability issues
- Business development activities supporting our current and future work assignments in Mongolia
- Communicating with Mongolian Engineers and Supporting Personnel located at Field Sites in Mongolia.
Geologic and technical support of our on going exploration assignments in Mongolia and other locations as required.
Education and Position Requirements:
- Masters Degree in Geology, or related field. Will accept foreign equivalent degree.
- Three years post university experience as a geologist or related field in coal exploration or mining.
Special Requirements:
- Demonstrable knowledge of the work processes involved in coal exploration and evaluation
- Demonstrable ability to supervise a project from exploration to mining operation. Requires demonstrable ability to conduct field reconnaissance activity on ore deposits, to delineate surface exposure of ore, mapping structure or complex deposit, analysis of ore quality data, identification of ore targets for drilling and trench targets, exploration planning, geological core sampling, handling and logging, estimation of preliminary in-place resource, modeling of structurally complex coal deposits
- Prior experience in field management and coal resource evaluation modeling techniques
- Proven ability to supervise geotechnical data collection programs and property analyses
- Demonstrable knowledge of computer assisted resource modeling techniques and demonstrate the ability in the use of Minex 3D seam modeling software or comparable software
- Fluency in written and spoken Mongolian
- Ability to read and translate Russian mining reports.
Supervision:
Supervised by Norwest Vice President of Geologic Services.
Location of Employment: Grand Junction, Colorado and remote field locations including mining sites within and outside the United States. Candidate must be willing to work in remote field locations for extended periods.
Work Schedule: Full time 40+hours/week.
To Apply: e-mail application to dcommendador@norwestcorp.com. Specify Job GEO-2009 in Subject Line to be considered. Only qualified applicants with U.S. employment eligibility are invited to apply. (No F-1s or H-1s)
Job Duties:
Currently we have an opportunity in our Denver, Colorado office to work on mining and energy development projects both in the United States and Canada. The position requires a detail-oriented, self-starting individual capable of working both independently and with interdiscipliary teams on a variety of projects. Work will consist of diversified activites, including but not limited to hydrologic modeling, design of water and sediment control systems, water treatment systems, piping and pumping systems, construction dewatering, site drainage, surface water and groundwater monitoring and testing, construction supervision and inspections, and site reconnaissance. Frequent travel to project and client locations will be required which is mostly within Western Canada and the U.S.
Education and Position Requirements:
- B.S. or M.S. Degree in Water Resources or Civil Engineering
- Intermediate Level: 3 to 5 years relevant experience
- Previous construction experience with major earthworks or water control structures is an asset
- Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and organizational skills
- Proficiency working with MS Office Suite, GIS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and experience with SEDCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS and other surface water and/or groundwater modeling software would be an asset
- Previous experience in drilling, aquifer testing, or surface water and groundwater sampling is an asset
- Professional engineering registration or elgibility for professional engineering regustration preferred
- Travel/field work required 50% of the time
Norwest offers a competitive salary based on education and experience, a full benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.
To Apply: Interested should send their cover letter and resume to: Norwest Corporation, 950 South Cherry Street, Suite 800, Denver, CO 80246, Attn: Jennifer Kos or email: jkos@norwestcorp.com.
Norwest Corporation thanks all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Norwest Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).