We currently have an opening for a Junior Environmental Scientist – Contaminated Sites in our Edmonton office.
You are a junior level scientist motivated to gain valuable experience working on a wide variety of interesting projects and in various settings. You have a genuine interest in soil and water remediation, soil chemistry, field sampling, northern sites, or climate change and are willing to support data entry, report writing and other office-based tasks. You bring a positive and collaborative attitude and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and independently. We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established company. Our growing Edmonton office provides many professional development and advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Conducting soil, surface water, vapour and groundwater quality investigations, and summarizing laboratory results.
- Providing field services for contaminated site investigations and spill response projects.
- Completing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, including research and interviews.
- Preparing technical reports for investigations.
- Liaising with clients, laboratories and contractors.
- Assisting with proposal preparations.
- Tracking project budgets.
Job Requirements:
What you will bring:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
- 3+ years post-graduation contaminated sites experience in environmental consulting, monitoring or applied research, including field experience.
- Willingness to work in the field in remote locations.
- Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation and regulatory requirements surrounding contaminated sites.
- Self motivated with strong time management and organizational ability.
- Strong writing skills.
- Ability to follow direction and take initiative.
- Commitment to quality work.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Registered or eligible for registration with a professional organization in Alberta (e.g. P.Ag, P.Geo or P.Chem), is an asset.
- Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is an asset.
What we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
- Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
- Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, including COR® (Certificate of Recognition) certification, and overall wellness including fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.
