Environmental Scientist

AECOM; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in Mississauga is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join their Assessment and Remediation team. The successful candidate will be involved in project management, environmental assessments, and remediation work within multiple sectors. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years' experience, and strong communication skills. This role supports flexible working with a team dedicated to delivering meaningful projects that benefit communities. Comprehensive benefits are also offered to employees.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in environmental remediation projects.
• Familiarity with Ontario environmental regulations.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management on environmental assessment projects.
• Support project performance, ensuring compliance with scope and budget.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submittals.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we believe that infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving commutes, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps communities thrive. Join our team of 47,000 professionals united by a common purpose: to deliver a better world.

We seek an enthusiastic, team-oriented Environmental Scientistto join our Assessment and Remediationteam in at either AECOM’s Mississauga, Markham, or Kitchener office with hybrid work permitted. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful projects across the industrial, mining, waste management, oil and gas, municipal, provincial, and federal sectors working with multi-discipline engineering teams.

The role will be a combination of project management, job scoping and technical work delivery, though the work can/may vary based on the applicant’s experience and career aspirations.

• This position is ideally suited to an Intermediate Environmental Professional with technical and developing project management strengths and experience in Phase I/One and Phase II/Two ESAs, Remediation and Excess Soil Planning projects.

• This position requires excellent written and spoken communication skills, budgeting, organizational and time management skills, flexibility to work on a range of projects, and a positive attitude. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management, and have the ability to work both independently and as a part of a project team.

• The successful candidate will rigorously apply safety policies and procedures and will effectively manage the quality of field efforts and project deliverables within the bounds of the AECOM Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide developing project management experience on environmental assessment, on-site and excess soil management and remediation projects.

• Support project performance, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and schedule.

• Support the development of proposals and budgets for new opportunities and for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and request for tender (RFT).

• Serve as the XBL liaison, ensuring strong relationships and high satisfaction.

• Communicate regularly AECOM internal technical teams (ie. geotechnical, hydrogeological, civil, water, transportation and structural) and subcontractors.

• Support the preparation of technical reports, regulatory submittals, and project documentation.

• Mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.

• Supervise subcontractors, field staff, and multidisciplinary technical teams.

• Exhibit personal safety leadership in all aspects of project execution.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical, Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

• Minimum +two (2) years of experience in contaminated sites, environmental remediation and/or reclamation projects.

• Proposal writing, job scoping and project plans.

• Familiarity with local, provincial and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements, particularly the Ontario Regulation 153/04 and 406/19 Excess Soil.

• Developing experience coordination of Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments.

• Valid driver’s license.

Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of relevant industry experience.

Eligible for Professional designation (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) in Ontario or the ability to become a Qualified Person, Environmental Site Assessment (QPESA), as per Ontario Regulation 153/04.

Experience with regulatory applications and documentation in Ontario.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and client management abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.

Willingness to adopt and learn digital tools, including AI-based solutions.

Positive, proactive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑ and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects – both in your local community and on a global scale – that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community – where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.