Contaminated Sites Scientist (Junior)

Associated Engineering; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Junior Environmental Scientist in Edmonton to join its dynamic team. This role involves conducting investigations related to contaminated sites and preparing technical reports, offering great opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant undergraduate degree, strong writing skills, and a genuine interest in environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing support for professional development

Wellness programs including fitness allowance

Social club activities and company events

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-graduation contaminated sites experience in environmental consulting.
• Willingness to work in remote field locations.
• Strong writing skills and commitment to quality work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil and water quality investigations and summarize results.
• Provide field services for contaminated site investigations.
• Prepare technical reports for investigations and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Soil chemistry

Field sampling

Report writing

Time management

Organizational ability

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Job Description

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.