Early Career Environmental Scientist/Engineer

SLR Consulting; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

SLR Consulting Americas, a 1500+ team across Canada, the US, and Latin America, is seeking an Early Career Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our Land Quality and Remediation team in Nanaimo or Victoria.

Your work will span field programs, sampling of soil, groundwater and surface water, and remediation tasks, while assisting with budgeting, planning, reporting, and client communications to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in British Columbia.
• Experience in contaminated sites investigation is an asset.
• Eligibility for professional status (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo.) is an asset.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for travel to job sites/clients.
• Willingness to travel and stay away up to 2 weeks.
• Field assignments may include 5-day, 10-hour workdays; weekend/holiday work possible.
• Able to work outdoors in varied weather and on active construction sites.
• Ability to work in different regions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all facets of environmental or contaminated site projects including PSIs, DSIs, remediation programs, and long-term monitoring.
• Fieldwork involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, and surface water; oversee contractors as needed.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports.
• Support project managers with planning, coordination, reporting, and scheduling/budget tracking.
• Assist with technical and financial proposal preparation.
• Work independently and in small teams, including remote locations and variable conditions.
• Support other disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Communicate effectively with the project team.

Skills

Strong communication

Fieldwork

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental Science / Geology / Hydrogeology / Engineering degree

Job description

We are SLR Consulting Americas, a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the US, and Latin America. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Early Career Environmental Scientist/Engineer, you will play an important role on our Land Quality and Remediation team.

Role

Your passion for fieldwork, the outdoors, 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.

Location

Based out SLR’s Nanaimo or Victoria offices.

Responsibilities

• Participating in all facets of environmental or contaminated site projects including Stage 1 and 2 PSIs, DSIs, remediation programs, and long-term environmental monitoring and maintenance 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, including the direct oversight of contractors.
• 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 independently and in small teams, including ability to work in remote locations and adapt to conditions/resources.
• Supporting other technical disciplines and exposure to technically varied and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with the project team.

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.
• The hourly range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

• A diploma or degree from a technical college or university in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within British Columbia.
• Previous experience in contaminated sites investigation is a strong asset.
• Eligibility for, or progress toward, a 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.) is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a collaborative mindset.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle for travel to job sites/clients
• Passion for fieldwork and availability to work away from home, potentially for up to 2 weeks at a time on occasion.
• Field assignments generally follow a 5-day schedule with 10-hour workdays, though 6-day workweeks may occasionally be required. Flexibility is essential, as work may sometimes be needed on weekends, holidays, or outside standard hours depending on site conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions and on active construction sites.
• Ability to work for extended periods in different regions.

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SLR strives to build diverse 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.