Contaminated Sites Scientist (Intermediate)

Associated Engineering; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Intermediate Contaminated Sites Scientist to join their team in Whitehorse. This role involves conducting site assessments, collaborating with professionals, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will have significant experience in environmental science and strong communication skills, and will contribute to diverse and challenging projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing support for professional development

Work environment focused on health and safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with contaminated sites science.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Conducting soil, surface water, and groundwater quality investigations.
• Writing technical reports and communications.
• Collaborating with environmental scientists and engineers.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication

Ability to work well under pressure

Data management

Education

Undergraduate degree in an environmental discipline

Tools

Word processing software

Data management software

Job description

Job Description

We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Contaminated Sites Scientist to join our team in Whitehorse.

You have environmental consulting experience in contaminated site assessments and an understanding of the regulatory environment in the Yukon. You want to work in a dynamic team environment and actively contribute to a variety of interesting and challenging projects.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Field surveys and travel to remote locations.
• Writing work plans and proposals, technical reports, and communications for non-technical audiences.
• Soil, surface water, vapour and groundwater quality investigations.
• Data management, analysis and reporting
• Collaborating with a dynamic team of environmental scientists and engineers across various geographies.
• Building professional relationships with clients and regulators.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree in an environmental discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science, geography, earth science, or soil/reclamation science).
• 5+ years' experience with contaminated sites science.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Proficiency with software for word processing, data management, and presentations.
• Ability to work well under pressure, track progress on multiple tasks, and meet deadlines within a team environment.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards for the practice.
• Valid driver's licence.
  
  
  

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, 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.