Early Career Environmental Scientist/Engineer

SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting Americas seeks an Early Career Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join the Land Quality and Remediation team. You will engage in fieldwork, support assessment, monitoring, and remediation of contaminated sites, and assist the project manager with budgeting and planning.

Based out of Nanaimo or Victoria, you will work at urban and remote sites, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to technical reports and client deliverables while gaining hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in British Columbia.
• Eligibility for professional status with a professional organization is an asset.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Valid driver's license and regular travel to job sites/clients are required.
• Fieldwork when away from home, up to 2 weeks at a time on occasion.
• Field assignments follow a 5-day schedule with 10-hour workdays; weekends possible.

Responsibilities

• Participating in environmental or contaminated site projects including PSIs, DSIs, remediation programs, and long-term monitoring.
• Fieldwork programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, and surface water; oversee contractors.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports.
• Support project managers with planning, coordination, reporting, and budgeting.
• Assist with technical and financial proposal preparation.
• Work independently and in small teams, including remote locations.
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines and communicate with the project team.

Skills

Fieldwork

Communication skills

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering

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.

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.

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.

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.

When you join SLR, you'll work alongside some of the world's leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.

We're Making Sustainability Happen. We don't have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we're working on it.