Early Career Environmental Scientist / Engineer

SLR Consulting; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm based in Canada is seeking a passionate individual for contaminated site assessment and remediation. As part of the team, you will participate in diverse projects, lead sampling and monitoring efforts, and support project managers. Ideal candidates have 1-5 years of experience along with a degree in environmental science. This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in contaminated site work.
• Experience leading environmental site assessments.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements for oil and gas facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Participate in fieldwork programs for sampling and monitoring.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports.
• Support project managers with planning and coordination.

Skills

Fieldwork passion

Health & safety knowledge

Ability to work independently

Experience with ex-situ remediation

Education

Degree or diploma in environmental science

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 800+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory services with over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Role

Your passion for fieldwork and the environment will see you executing and leading a variety of programs related to the assessment, monitoring, management, and remediation of contaminated sites. No two days will be the same as you lead and support different aspects of varied projects at a range of urban and remote sites including upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas facilities, commercial and industrial properties, and federal and municipal sites. Your knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our team and will see you involved in the full life cycle of projects as you assist the project manager with budgeting, planning, coordinating, and executing projects, data analysis and reviews, and reporting. At SLR, your demonstrated initiative and can-do attitude will be rewarded with responsibilities and opportunities that will challenge you and provide significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Participating in all facets of environmental or contaminated site projects including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation programs, and long-term environmental monitoring of sites.
• Participating in fieldwork programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, and surface water, as well as decommissioning and remediation programs, and remediation system operation and maintenance.
• Assisting with the preparation of a variety of technical reports.
• Supporting project managers with project planning and coordination, reporting, and tracking schedules and budget.
• Assisting with technical and financial proposal preparation.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
• Full‑time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

• Minimum of a degree or a technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or related studies.
• 1‑5 years of experience in contaminated site work including leading and supporting environmental site assessments (Phase I, II, and III ESAs), soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation programs.
• Passion for fieldwork and available to work away from home occasionally for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Knowledge and practical application of health & safety requirements unique to oil and gas facilities, construction sites, subsurface investigations, and contaminated sites.
• Able to work independently and in small teams, including ability to work in remote locations and adapt to conditions/resources.
• Experience with ex‑situ remediation would be considered a significant asset.
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., E.I.T., G.I.T., A.Sc.T, P.Tech, C.E.T etc.) would be an asset.
• Valid driver’s license for travel to job sites/clients.

SLR strives to build teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.