Environmental Scientist — Field & Groundwater Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Markham; 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. The role is set to begin in January or May 2027 and involves supporting engineers and scientists in environmental site assessments with substantial fieldwork and travel across Ontario.

The successful candidate will assist with data collection, reporting, and coordination of subcontractors, while contributing to health and safety planning and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• Willingness and ability to perform extensive fieldwork, including travel to project sites within Ontario.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate field documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid and unrestricted Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

Responsibilities

• Supporting environmental site assessments and monitoring programs by applying basic scientific principles, established methods, and standard operating procedures.
• Conducting groundwater monitoring and sampling activities, including purging and collecting groundwater samples from monitoring wells using low-flow sampling equipment and field instrumentation.
• Collecting, recording, and organizing environmental field data and observations in accordance with established procedures and project requirements.
• Assisting with drilling oversight activities, including oversight of subcontractors, ground disturbance procedures, soil logging and sampling, and monitoring well installation.
• Maintaining high-quality field documentation, including preparing organized, detailed field notes, recording observations, and completing daily reports and logs accurately.
• Contributing to health and safety planning and execution, including participation in field gate/field safety meetings, recognizing hazards, implementing safe work practices, and supporting subcontractor oversight in the field.
• Compiling and entering field and laboratory data, including conducting basic data analysis and comparisons to applicable regulatory guidelines under direction from senior staff.
• Assisting with subcontractor coordination, field preparation (equipment readiness, calibration, and logistics), and site mobilization/demobilization.
• Drafting technical deliverables (tables, figures, and sections of reports) using standard office software; supporting senior engineers and scientists in interpreting data and preparing comprehensive summary reports.
• Communicating effectively with internal project teams, escalating issues promptly, contributing to team-based problem solving on well-structured assignments.

Skills

Fieldwork willingness

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering

Tools

WHMIS

First Aid/CPR

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist based in Kitchener, Markham, Mississauga, or Hamilton, Ontario. The role is set to begin in January or May 2027 and involves supporting engineers and scientists in environmental site assessments with substantial fieldwork and travel across Ontario.

The successful candidate will assist with data collection, reporting, and coordination of subcontractors, while contributing to health and safety planning and project delivery.