Environmental Field Scientist/EIT

®; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Group RRSP / retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Field Scientist or Engineer (Site Investigation, Remediation & Risk Assessment) to join the Environmental Services team in British Columbia. The role involves leading field programs, performing multi-phase ESAs, supervising subcontractors, and contributing to regulatory processes.

You will work across disciplines, travel within BC and Canada, and apply safety-focused, data-driven approaches while advancing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology or Engineering.
• Professional designation is an asset.
• Willingness to travel within BC and Canada.
• Minimum 4 years of contaminated sites consulting experience.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop site health and safety plans and lead field programs.
• Perform Phase I–III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSI investigations.
• Complete field sampling of soil, groundwater, sediments, and surface water.
• Prepare high-quality field notes and meet data quality objectives.
• Supervise subcontractors and field crews in drillings and related work.
• Support regulatory applications under BC Contaminated Sites Regulations.
• Manage and interpret field data; perform technical reporting.
• Collaborate across disciplines and promote health and safety culture.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Outdoor work

Travel readiness

Education

Env Sci/Geol/Eng degree

Tools

Field equipment & software

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support.

Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We have an immediate opportunity for an Intermediate Field Scientist or Engineer (Site Investigation, Remediation & Risk Assessment) to join our dynamic Environmental Services team in British Columbia.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Developing site‑specific health and safety plans and leading field programs adhering to the plans in order to mitigate or eliminate risks to yourself, your colleagues and subcontractors, and clients and members of the public

• Field implementation of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSI investigations, and remediation projects for a wide range of sectors including provincial and federal agencies, ports and harbours, transportation, commercial, and industrial

• Completing field work, including soil, soil vapour, sediment, groundwater and surface water sampling

• Preparing high quality and detailed field notes, and meeting data quality objectives on every project

• Supervising subcontractors, including utility locators, heavy equipment operation, drillers, and hydrovac operators

• Safe execution of ground disturbance activities, such as borehole drilling, direct push investigations, and test pit and remedial excavations

• Supporting on applications under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations for regulatory instruments including Approvals in Principal and Certificates of Compliance

• Managing and interpreting field data

• Technical authoring of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSI investigations, and risk assessments

• Use specialized field equipment and software

• Work with leadership to continually assess the direction of the practice through technical initiatives

• Collaborating across disciplines including Indoor Environments, Environmental Assessment disciplines, Geotechnical, Atmospheric Sciences, and Water Resources across Stantec Canada offices

• Actively participating in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team

• Working with project managers to develop scopes, budgets, and schedules

• Organizing field programs, including subcontractor agreements, scheduling, equipment resourcing, etc.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum of 4 years of related contaminated sites consulting experience, delivering outstanding technical solutions on projects, ideally within British Columbia

• A strong affinity for teamwork, working alongside intermediate and senior office and field staff is also essential for this position

• Superior and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

• Keen interest in working outdoors and have the ability and openness to travel for work assignments

• Ability to work with sub-contractors and work independently

• Demonstrated knowledge of the various provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines

Education and Experience

A diploma from a technical college or university or a degree (Bachelor or Master's) in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology or Engineering.

Possession of or eligibility for a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., etc.) is considered an asset.

Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) and be willing to travel within BC and Canada to remote locations as required. Comfortable driving long distances, remote roads, and in variable conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$65,700.00 - $95,300.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$69,600.00 - $101,000.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Other Locations: Canada | BC | Kamloops
Organization: BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time