Environmental Assessment Specialist

SYSTRA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking an Environmental Site Characterization Specialist to plan, execute and oversee Phase I–III assessments in support of urban and rail mobility projects. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage contaminated lands, and secure permits for infrastructure delivery.

Requires a 5-year track record, a bilingual FR/EN capability, and a strong background in sampling, hydrogeology, and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, chemistry or related field; Master’s is an asset.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Authorization under the Québec Environmental Quality Act or AQVE accreditation.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and oversee Phase I–III environmental site assessments.
• Design, plan and supervise characterization programs including sampling and analyses.
• Interpret results, regulatory comparisons and risk assessments.
• Advise design teams on soil and material management and logistics.
• Support permit acquisition and liaise with authorities.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/geology/chemistry

Master’s degree asset

Tools

ASP Construction card

Railway safety training

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

Within our Environment team, you will plan, execute, and oversee environmental site characterization mandates (Phases I, II, and III) in support of urban, intercity, and heavy-rail mobility projects. You will ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulatory requirements, manage risks associated with potentially contaminated lands, and secure the necessary permits and approvals to enable infrastructure project delivery.

Missions/Main Duties

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (desktop review, historical land use, site visits, interviews) and recommend next steps.
• Design, plan, and supervise Phase II and Phase III characterization programs, including drilling, in situ testing, soil/groundwater and railway material sampling, laboratory analyses (QA/QC), impact delineation, hydrogeological modeling, and mass balance assessments.
• Interpret analytical results, establish regulatory comparisons, and evaluate contaminated volumes and management scenarios.
• Advise design and construction teams on the management of excavated soils, dewatering effluents, residual materials, and railway materials; develop management strategies (upfront characterization, lot segmentation, traceability, reuse/disposal, logistics).
• Support the acquisition of federal, provincial, and municipal permits, liaise with authorities, and prepare compliance documentation.

Profile/Skills

Education :Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, chemistry, or a related field; a Master’s is an asset. Authorization required under the Québec Environmental Quality Act (member of a professional order or AQVE accreditation).

Experience of experience: 5 years of relevant experience.

Technical competencies:

• Strong command of applicable Québec and federal standards and guidance (EQA and regulations, MELCCFP guides, CCME, site assessment guidelines, soil/groundwater criteria, residual materials management, and construction H&S).
• Proven skills in sampling program design, hydrogeology, geochemical interpretation, and uncertainty management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, controlling costs/schedules, and producing certified deliverables.
• ASP Construction card and railway safety training, an asset.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal qualities:

• Demonstrated leadership, autonomy, and sound professional judgment.
• Rigorous, well organized, and able to prioritize and decide under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills in French and English, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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