Environmental Scientist & Project Lead — Remediation & Field

Onterris; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist, Technologist or Engineer in our Edmonton, Alberta office to assist on multiple projects, interact with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients, and contribute to impactful environmental solutions.

You will lead site investigations, manage field and office tasks, mentor junior staff, coordinate budgets and scope, and maintain strong client relationships with municipal governments, conservation authorities and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct field and/or project management assessment, remediation and monitoring experience for Oil and Gas clients (other industries may be considered).
• Degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, agriculture, hydrogeology or engineering.
• Eligibility for registration in, or maintaining a good standing in, a professional organization.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and training to junior environmental staff with respect to routine environmental assessment work (e.g., groundwater monitoring).
• A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead simple to complex contaminated site investigations (from the field and the office), including drilling assessments, groundwater monitoring, remediation activities, and spill response.
• Manage projects, including field coordination and planning, budget management, and scope development.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior environmental staff on routine assessment, reclamation, remediation, and monitoring projects.
• Develop technical skills by working closely with technical leaders on relevant projects, coaching and mentoring, and through planned formal learning opportunities.
• Communicate and liaise with clients and project-related stakeholders.
• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.

Education

Degree in environmental science/geology/agriculture/hydrogeology or engineering

Job description

Onterris is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist, Technologist or Engineer in our Edmonton, Alberta office to assist on multiple projects, interact with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients, and contribute to impactful environmental solutions.

You will lead site investigations, manage field and office tasks, mentor junior staff, coordinate budgets and scope, and maintain strong client relationships with municipal governments, conservation authorities and