Environmental Scientist

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Toronto seeks an Environmental Scientist to join the Site Assessment & Remediation (SAR) team focused on Ontario projects with potential national and international support.

You will determine sampling scope, develop protocols, ensure assessments, and prepare regulatory reports while mentoring staff and guiding project teams. The role emphasizes strong communication and safety, with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in 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 focusing on contaminated site assessment and remediation.
• Extensive experience with Ontario Regulation 153/04 (as amended) and Ontario Regulation 406/19.
• Ability to understand and apply prescribed safety and technical protocols.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a geographically diverse team.
• Self-motivated, energetic, organized, and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Determine the need and scope for sampling programs, including indicators, chemicals of concern, and sampling constraints.
• Develop environmental sampling protocols, timing, locations, data capture systems, and parameter lists for analysis.
• Ensure site assessments are completed and action plans developed and implemented.
• Prepare site assessment reports to meet regulatory and stakeholder requirements.
• Communicate results to stakeholders such as owners, regulators, and the public.
• Oversee preparation and senior review of deliverables, mentoring staff, and providing technical direction.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Environmental consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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.
• Be rewarded. Find out more.

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.

Find out more.

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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