Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Keystone Environmental; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex contract hours

Site-ready vehicle

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Keystone Environmental is seeking an independent Environmental Scientist or Engineer to lead field assessment programs across Alberta and Saskatchewan on a flexible, as-needed basis.

The role supports Phase I/II ESA projects with on-site field work, sampling oversight, and detailed reporting. A strong writer with field leadership and safety credentials thrives here, with potential path to full-time leadership.

Qualifications

• Hands-on environmental consulting experience (3–5 years) leading assessments and field programs.
• Strong technical writing skills for field data, tables, and draft reports.
• Proven ability to supervise drillers and coordinate contractors in the field.
• Experience coordinating soil and groundwater sampling programs.
• Valid safety tickets (e.g., H2S Alive, First Aid, CSTS/BSO) and a clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute Phase I ESAs from research to reporting.
• Oversee Phase II ESAs including on-site coordination, drilling oversight, and sampling.
• Draft and finalize field notes, data tables, and draft Phase I/II reports.
• Travel to client sites across Alberta and Saskatchewan with occasional short flights.

Skills

Field leadership

Technical writing

Supervising drillers

Soil & groundwater sampling

Regulatory reporting

Education

College Diploma or B.S. in Environmental Science/Geology/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Drilling rigs

Job description

Position Type: Part-Time Contractor / "As-and-When-Needed"

Location: Field-based across Alberta and Saskatchewan

Keystone Environmental is one of Western Canada's leading environmental consulting firms, recognized as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers for six consecutive years and certified as a “Great Place to Work” in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Our Prairie Division has an immediate opening for an independent, field-ready Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join our newly established Prairie Division on a flexible, as and when needed basis.

About the Role

We are seeking an independent, "boots-on-the-ground" Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our growing Prairie Division.

This is a highly flexible, project-by-project role ideal for a self-starter who thrives in the field and excels at running assessment programs with minimal oversight. Initially structured as an "as-and-when-needed" contract arrangement (averaging 10 to 30 hours per week depending on active project wins), this position offers significant long-term growth. There is excellent potential for this role to grow into a permanent, full-time position for the right candidate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As a core field lead, you will independently manage and execute assessment projects from start to finish:

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs):

• Conduct thorough historical research and regulatory database reviews.
• Execute comprehensive site reconnaissance.
• Prepare and draft technical Phase I ESA reports.

Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs):

• Manage on-site field coordination and logistics.
• Provide drilling and excavation oversight.
• Perform systematic soil, groundwater, and soil vapour sampling.

Reporting & Technical Writing:

• Draft clean, technically defensible field notes, analytical data tables, and draft Phase I/II assessment reports.

Field & Travel Operations:

• Travel to various client and site locations across Alberta and Saskatchewan (includes regional driving and occasional short-duration flights).

Must-Have Requirements

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on environmental consulting experience. Candidates must be comfortable leading assessments and running field programs independently without the need for active supervision.
• Education: A College Diploma or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Field Competency: Proven, demonstrated experience supervising drillers, coordinating contractors, and independently executing soil and groundwater sampling programs.
• Technical Writing Skills: Strong ability to compile field data, build accurate tables, and author high-quality draft reports.
• Safety & Compliance: Valid standard industry safety tickets (e.g., H2S Alive, First Aid, CSTS/BSO) and a clean driver's abstract with access to a reliable, site-ready vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Designation: Active status or eligibility for registration as a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.), Professional Geologist (P.Geol.), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Environmental Professional in-training (EPt), or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) – including all corresponding "in-training" levels.

Why Join Keystone?

We recognize that exceptional people are the key to exceptional client service. That's why we invest in our employees and provide an environment where they can thrive professionally and personally.

This role offers the ultimate flexibility of contract work, working closely alongside the Director, Alberta Operations with the direct backing of a growing, ambitious division. If you are an experienced field professional looking to manage your own schedule while positioning yourself for future full-time leadership opportunities in Alberta, we want to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.