Environmental Field Scientist

Parsons; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Environmental Field Scientist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position involves executing field operations with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. You will work independently and with contractors on site investigations, sampling, and remediation activities at various facilities. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and demonstrate excellent communication skills, alongside a commitment to safety. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields required.
• Strong commitment to safety and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute field operations focusing on safety and compliance.
• Monitor and supervise site investigations and remediation activities.

Skills

Soil Sampling

Groundwater Monitoring

Supervising Contractors

Safety Commitment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering

Related Science Degrees

Tools

GPS

Data Loggers

Survey Levels

Gas Meters

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a talented Environmental Field Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will execute field operations focusing on safety, efficiency, and procedural compliance.

What You'll Be Doing:

This is a full-time field position. The successful candidate will work independently and with contractors on monitoring, sampling, and supervising site investigations and remediation activities at active and vacant service stations, bulk plants, distribution terminals, and industrial facilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Soil sampling during drilling, test pitting, and excavation activities.
• Monitoring and groundwater sampling using various equipment.
• Soil vapor sampling.
• Supervising contractors such as drillers, traffic control, and excavator operators.
• Operating equipment like GPS, data loggers, survey levels, and gas meters.
• Completing field documentation including safety analyses, reports, notes, and chain-of-custody forms.
• Working with project coordinators to ensure timely and within-scope project completion.
• Mentoring and supporting junior staff as needed.
• Travel within BC, potentially for up to two weeks, including weekends and evenings.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required.

Parsons has a safety program designed to develop future site supervisors.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in earth sciences, civil, environmental, chemical, geological engineering, or similar fields. Candidates with related science degrees will be considered.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Experience with similar facilities or construction environments is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving standing, walking over uneven surfaces, lifting, and bending.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Mature and self-sufficient in field operations.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage contractors.

Additional Information:

This position does not require a minimum clearance. It is part of our Critical Infrastructure team, contributing to projects that connect and protect communities. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, pension, savings plans, and more. Salary ranges from $21.11 to $39.23 per hour. We are committed to preventing recruitment fraud and encourage you to learn more at https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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