Environmental Scientist

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Toronto is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join the SAR team. The role focuses on environmental liability management across Ontario with potential Canada-wide support.

You will lead sampling design, reporting, and stakeholder communications, while mentoring project teams and ensuring regulatory compliance. Qualified candidates hold a relevant degree and P.Eng or P.Geo licensure in Ontario, with about five years of consulting experience in contaminated site assessment and

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree from a program with relevant subject matter.
• Fully licensed (and in good standing) as a P.Eng or P.Geo in Ontario.
• Around 5 years of environmental consulting experience focused on planning, coordinating and project management.
• Extensive experience with Ontario Regulation 153/04 (as amended) and Ontario Regulation 406/19.
• Capable of understanding and applying prescribed safety and technical protocols.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment across regions.
• Self-motivated, high energy, strong organizational skills and time management regarding multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Determine the need and scope for sampling programs, including indicators, chemicals of concern, and constraints.
• Develop sampling protocols, frequency, locations, data capture systems, and analysis parameters.
• Ensure site assessments are completed and action plans implemented to achieve outcomes.
• Prepare site assessment reports for regulatory and other stakeholders; identify risks and scope of further action.
• Communicate results to stakeholders via consultations or other processes.
• Oversee preparation and senior review of deliverables; mentor staff and provide senior technical direction.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in a relevant environmental field

P.Eng or P.Geo licensure in Ontario

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team in Toronto. Our expert team specializes in managing environmental liability through comprehensive site investigations, risk assessments, and tailored remediation and risk management plans. The Site Assessment & Remediation (SAR) team is uniquely positioned within AtkinsRéalis, supporting every sector — from transportation and infrastructure to water, power, renewables, and more. The role is primarily focused on projects across Ontario, with opportunities to support initiatives across Canada and internationally as needed.

Your role

• Determine the need and scope for sampling programs, including environmental indicators, chemicals of concern, and sampling constraints.

• Develop environmental sampling protocols, the frequency and timing of sampling, optimum locations for continuous or discrete sampling, data capture systems, and parameter list for analysis.

• Ensure site assessments are completed properly and that action plans are developed and implemented to satisfactorily achieve the desired outcomes.

• Prepare site assessment report(s) to meet regulatory and other requirements, identifying potential risk and scope of further action by appropriate stakeholders, if necessary.

• Communicate results of site assessment to stakeholders such as property owners, responsible party, regulators, the public, etc. via a public consultation or other appropriate communication process.

• Oversee the preparation and senior review of technical deliverables, mentoring staff and providing senior technical direction to project teams.

About you

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree from a program with relevant subject matter.

• Fully licensed (and in good standing) as a P.Eng or P.Geo in the province of Ontario.

• Around 5 years of environmental consulting experience encompassing project planning, coordinating and project management, with emphasis in the areas of contaminated site assessment and remediation.

• Extensive experience with Ontario Regulation 153/04 (as amended) and Ontario Regulation 406/19.

• Capable of understanding and appropriately applying prescribed safety and technical protocols.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment, including working with colleagues in different geographic regions.

• Self-motivated, high energy, strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time and multiple projects appropriately.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $73,400 - $100,900 CAD annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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