Environmental Scientist — Field & Remediation Specialist

vertexca; Sarnia; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP eligibility

Learning and development

Job summary

Vertex is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our Sarnia, Ontario team. The role blends field investigations with data interpretation and report writing, focusing on ESAs, remediation, and regulatory compliance for oil and gas clients.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, a strong environmental science/engineering background, and is prepared to lead field activities, plan drilling programs, and coordinate with contractors and internal teams in a dynamic setting in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in environmental assessment, remediation, reclamation, and monitoring for oil and gas clients, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Professional designation or eligibility for registration (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., EP) is an asset.
• Experience planning/executing Phase II ESAs, drilling programs, soil sampling, and groundwater monitoring; strong regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental projects and field programs, ~60% field work.
• Plan and conduct Phase I & Phase II ESAs, including drilling, soil sampling, and groundwater monitoring.
• Lead and coordinate field activities, supervising contractors and junior staff.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and regulatory documentation.
• Review laboratory data and support site characterization decisions.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across activities.

Skills

Environmental site assessment

Remediation

Regulatory compliance

Field-based work

Data interpretation

Technical report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Professional designation eligibility (P.Eng., P.Geo., EP) asset

Job description

Vertex is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our Sarnia, Ontario team. The role blends field investigations with data interpretation and report writing, focusing on ESAs, remediation, and regulatory compliance for oil and gas clients.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, a strong environmental science/engineering background, and is prepared to lead field activities, plan drilling programs, and coordinate with contractors and internal teams in a dynamic setting in