Environmental Scientist

WSP in Canada; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian environmental firm is seeking an experienced Environmental Field Scientist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and will be involved in fieldwork primarily in British Columbia, with remote work opportunities. You will mentor junior staff and work closely within a collaborative environment focused on environmental safety and project delivery. This role offers the chance to engage in meaningful fieldwork throughout the year.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to technical expertise

Participation in employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of field experience in contaminated site assessments or the environmental industry.
• Safety-conscious attitude with knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience in conducting ground disturbance assessments at active oil and gas facilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in fieldwork assignments centered around Central and Northern BC and opportunities in Alberta and Northwest Territories.
• Mentor junior staff in environmental practices including ESAs, drilling, surveying, and groundwater sampling.
• Develop project health and safety plans guided by Zero Harm policy.

Skills

Field experience in contaminated site assessments

Health and safety understanding

Team collaboration

Communication and organization skills

Ground disturbance assessments

Ability to work in remote settings

Education

College diploma or degree in natural/earth sciences

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity: Our dynamic team is growing, and we have a new opportunity for an Environmental Field Scientist with 4 plus years of experience to work in a multi-disciplinary team that solves complex issues for our clients throughout British Columbia. The position is with the Remediation Program Management (RPM) team, which has offices across Canada. This role will include planning, coordination, supervision of field programs and ground disturbance activities, and preparing reports following each program. You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can offer, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, mentors, participation in employee resource groups, and more.

A day in the life:

Participate and be a member of a 14-person region-specific delivery team, while at the same time leveraging the experience and expertise of the entire 270-person RPM group. Apply your love for the outdoors and complete fieldwork assignments centered around the Central and Northern BC with opportunities to work in Alberta and Northwest Territories. Mentor junior staff in environmental practices including Phase 1 and 2 ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation and reclamation, as well as on site-specific health and safety. Executing fieldwork occasionally in remote locations.

Be part of a Canadian-based firm, applying and expanding your technical, client delivery and project delivery skills. You participate in a team environment and work closely with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads, and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers. As a part of our team, we each bring our lived experiences in hand, where we have the power to design a place where people, friends, families and neighbors can thrive. Maintain a work-life balance, logging in remotely or attending the office in a hybrid work solution of 3 days a week in the office.

You will be able to clearly identify and understand project objectives, bringing your ideas and solutions to your project manager, project directors, mentors and developing well-understood specific work instructions and health and safety plans. Guided by our Zero Harm policy and rigorous Health, Safety and Environment standards, with your knowledge and experience, support the development and improvement of project health and safety plans.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• College diploma or degree in natural/earth sciences or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of field experience in contaminated site assessments and/or the environmental industry.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety-conscious attitude.
• Strong field experience and willingness to work effectively as a team.
• Your technical ability to troubleshoot and brainstorm to ensure that the environmental data collected meets project objectives.
• Outstanding communication and organization skills, with an ability to successfully balance field and office responsibilities.
• Experience in conducting ground disturbance assessments at active oil and gas facilities.
• An interest in continuing to do fieldwork to varying degrees throughout the calendar year for the next several years. Expect 70% or more of your year to involve fieldwork.
• A professional designation or a professional in training with an applicable scope of practice is preferred.
• Experience working in remote and camp settings, northern and territorial regions is considered a strong asset.