Environmental Consultant

Stantec; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Fredericton, NB seeks a Junior Environmental Consultant to support air quality projects within the Atmospheric Sciences practice. You will help with data analysis, reporting, laboratory testing, and field activities, with training provided and opportunities to grow in environmental consulting.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, strong written and verbal communication, and collaboration with experienced scientists.

Qualifications

• No direct experience required; training provided.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and interpret analytical data, with tables, figures, and graphs.
• Author technical air quality reports and documents.
• Prepare health and safety plans, work plans, and other technical documentation.
• Conduct laboratory tasks, including sample prep and basic lab analyses.
• Set up, monitor, and maintain air quality and other environmental monitoring equipment in-field.
• Coordinate field program logistics, including equipment prep, maintenance, shipping, and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, laboratories, couriers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Collaborate as part of a team and adapt to multiple projects and changing priorities.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description - External

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Junior Environmental Consultant to join our Atmospheric Sciences practice in Fredericton, NB. In this role, you will support a range of environmental data analysis, reporting, laboratory testing, and field activities mainly related to the air quality field.

Direct experience is not required. We are seeking an individual with a diverse mix of desktop and field related experience who is a quick learner and a strong problem solver. If you bring solid hands-on skills along with technical writing and analytical abilities, we will provide training on the technical aspects of the role.

As part of this role, you will collaborate with a team of highly experienced air quality scientists, engineers, and technical specialists, contributing to the delivery of high-quality consulting services for clients across Atlantic Canada and beyond.

This position is well suited to a motivated, organized, and technically inclined individual with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills who is eager to build a career in environmental consulting. The role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment with opportunities to learn, develop technical expertise, and work on projects throughout Atlantic Canada and beyond. A willingness for occasional travel is required.

In addition to air quality related field work, there will be opportunities to support a variety of other environmental field services as needed, including acoustic, aquatic, archaeological, and remediation field surveys.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and interpret analytical data, including the preparation of tables, figures, and graphs; apply Excel and other software tools to complete data analysis, quality checks, and scientific and engineering calculations.
• Author technical air quality related reports and documents.
• Support the preparation of health and safety plans, work plans, and other technical documentation.
• Conduct laboratory-related tasks, including preparation of sampling media and apparatus, working with chemical reagents, and conducting basic lab analysis.
• Conduct in-field and on-site setup, monitoring, and maintenance of air quality, acoustic, or other environmental monitoring equipment.
• Support field program logistics, including equipment preparation, maintenance, cleaning, inventory, sample and equipment shipments, and related documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, laboratories, couriers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and be comfortable supporting multiple projects and changing priorities.