Environmental Field Scientist/EIT

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Victoria

On-site

CAD 66,000 - 101,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

RRSP/Group retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec is hiring an Intermediate Field Scientist or Engineer (Site Investigation, Remediation & Risk Assessment) to join the Environmental Services team in British Columbia. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to collect reliable field data, supervise subcontractors, and help ensure client expectations are met on diverse projects across BC and Canada.

You will gain hands-on field experience, develop health and safety plans, and contribute to regulatory applications while collaborating

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of contaminated sites consulting experience.
Strong communication skills in spoken and written form.

Responsibilities

Develop site health and safety plans and lead field programs.
Coordinate field investigations and supervise subcontractors.
Prepare field notes and ensure data quality objectives.
Author technical documents for Phase I–III ESAs and risk assessments.
Manage field data and support project management with scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Field data collection

Contractor supervision

Health & safety

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science or Geology or Hydrogeology or Engineering

Professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag.) asset

Tools

Specialized field equipment and 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.

As a key member of our Site Investigation, Remediation & Response team, you will gain valuable technical knowledge and hands‑on field experience while contributing to a broader range of projects across Environmental Services. Working alongside intermediate and senior-level staff, you will be responsible for collecting accurate and reliable field data, coordinating and providing direction to contractors, and collaborating with project management to ensure project requirements and client expectations are met.

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, as well as 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.