Environmental Scientist - Field & Groundwater (Ontario)

AECO; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist based in Kitchener, Markham, Mississauga, or Hamilton, Ontario. This is a new position that begins January or May 2027 and involves fieldwork supporting environmental site assessments.

You will travel to multiple project sites across Ontario, assist with drilling oversight, data collection, reporting, and safety procedures while coordinating with engineers and scientists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• Willingness to perform extensive fieldwork and travel within Ontario.
• Strong organizational skills and accurate field documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication; independent and team-friendly.
• Valid Driver’s License required to visit project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental site assessments and monitoring programs.
• Conduct groundwater monitoring and sampling with low-flow equipment.
• Maintain field notes, logs, and daily reports.
• Assist with subcontractor oversight and site mobilization/demobilization.
• Draft tables, figures, and report sections with senior staff.
• Communicate with internal teams and escalate issues.

Skills

Fieldwork

Groundwater monitoring

Data collection

Report drafting

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Tools

Excel

Word

QA/QC

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist based in Kitchener, Markham, Mississauga, or Hamilton, Ontario. This is a new position that begins January or May 2027 and involves fieldwork supporting environmental site assessments.

You will travel to multiple project sites across Ontario, assist with drilling oversight, data collection, reporting, and safety procedures while coordinating with engineers and scientists.