Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Geoscience Ireland; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join their Land Quality and Remediation team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and complex projects that contribute to sustainability goals across various sectors including Power, Energy, and Infrastructure. As part of a collaborative environment, you will leverage your expertise in environmental site assessments and remediation while managing projects and mentoring staff. This position promises personal and professional growth, along with a competitive compensation package that reflects your experience and qualifications. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of innovation and engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental consulting with a strong technical background.
• Experience with environmental regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage contaminated projects including investigations and remediation.
• Coordinate field staff and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Site Assessment

Remediation Techniques

Data Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Science

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Environmental Monitoring Equipment

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Details: Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Job Title: Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Vacancy No: VN4436

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Working within SLR’s Land Quality and Remediation team under the guidance of Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals and other senior contaminated sites experts on a variety of interesting and complex sites across BC. This role offers challenging career opportunities, personal and professional advancement, and an opportunity for innovative, cutting-edge work in a collaborative, engaged “One Team” environment. Based in Victoria BC, with flexible work options available.

As our new Environmental Scientist / Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving sustainability goals.

Role

As a member of our Land Quality and Remediation team, you’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment. Your personal success will depend on your collaborative working style, client-centric mindset, and superb project management and technical skills. You will work closely with professionals in the contaminated sites assessment and remediation industry to design, implement, and deliver a wide range of projects for diverse clients across BC in the Power, Energy, Infrastructure, Mining, Industrial, and Built Environment sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Management of contaminated projects including site investigations, monitoring and sampling programs, and remediation programs.
2. Manage projects ensuring successful delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfaction.
3. Coordination and supervision of field staff and subcontractors.
4. Working closely with experienced team members to develop work plans and execute projects.
5. Analysis and interpretation of environmental data and preparation of technical reports for senior review and submission to clients and regulators.
6. Liaison and relationship building with clients and other project stakeholders.
7. Active participation in proposals and other business development opportunities.
8. Provision of technical leadership through mentoring of staff.
9. Working with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings and interpretations.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.

Working @ SLR

With us, you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long run, providing opportunities for career growth and satisfaction.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and wellness initiatives.
• The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000, commensurate with education, experience, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• 5+ years of experience in the environmental consulting industry.
• Strong technical background in environmental site assessment and remediation, waste discharge permitting and compliance, and/or construction environmental management.
• Working knowledge of provincial (BC CSR) and federal (CCME) environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or geosciences preferred.
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., R.P.Bio., P.Chem.).
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for travel to job sites/clients.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.