Environmental Scientist (Senior)

Associated Engineering; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Environmental Scientist for their Yellowknife office. This role involves managing diverse environmental projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in environmental consulting, strong client management skills, and a commitment to sustainability and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing support for professional development

Work environment focusing on health and safety

Opportunities for social club activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-graduation experience in environmental consulting.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with a recognized professional organization.
• Knowledge of territorial and federal legislation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading and contributing to environmental projects, including project management.
• Managing client relationships and contributing to business development.
• Preparing high-quality scientific and technical reports.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Technical Writing

Time Management

Organizational Ability

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Description

We are seeking a talented Intermediate/Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Yellowknife office. You bring a strong track record in managing and delivering diverse environmental projects, particularly across Northern Canada. Your understanding of northern challenges, such as remote logistics and climate change, makes you well-suited to support and lead projects throughout the Northwest Territories.

You are a motivated, collaborative professional who delivers high-quality results, enjoys mentoring others, and can work independently or as part of a team. You’re also eager to help grow our Yellowknife office and client base.

We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established and respected company. Our Yellowknife office offers diverse opportunities in project management,technical development, and leadership, ideal for those with an aptitude for consulting.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Leading and contributing to environmental projects, including scoping, project management, and executing field programs in your area of expertise.
• Managing client relationships and contributing to business development, including proposal development.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Preparing high-quality scientific and technical reports, including permits and regulatory documents.
• Collaborating with engineering and environmental teams to deliver projects.
• Managing time and budgets for assigned tasks.
  

Requirements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; graduate degree preferred.
• 10+ years post-graduation experience in environmental consulting or related experience.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with a relevant recognized professional organization.
• Willingness to travel and support projects in remote northern locations.
• Knowledge of territorial and federal legislation and regulatory requirements across a wide range of environmental sectors.
• Self motivated with strong time management and organizational ability.
• Strong writing and technical delivery skills.
• Ability to convert plans into action and deliver on commitments.
• Proven track record of high-quality, client focused delivery.
• Residency in Yellowknife is required.
• Valid driver's licence.

What we offer:

• 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 COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification, 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.

Your cover letter should clearly highlight your experience related to client management and project delivery.