Environmental Scientist – Site Investigation and Remediation

Jobtailor; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join the Atlantic Environmental Services team in New Brunswick. The role covers Phase I/II/III ESAs, soil and groundwater remediation, spill response, and hydrogeological investigations across Canada, with project work in Atlantic Canada and beyond.

The candidate should be self-motivated and able to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of field program experience in ESAs or remediation.
• Experience in an engineering or consulting environment is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on environmental investigations and remediation projects in Atlantic Canada.
• Execute field programs: site visits, borehole drilling, soil gas surveys, monitoring wells, sampling.
• Prepare data analyses, reports (Phase I/II/III ESAs, ROA, R/RMPs).
• Support development of proposals and business development activities.
• Manage cost estimates, budgets, and status reporting; ensure health and safety training compliance.

Skills

Highly organized

Independent work

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental Scientist - Site Investigation and Remediation

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our Environmental Services team in New Brunswick. Your role will be to work as a key member of our Atlantic Environmental Services team, in a broad range of responsibilities relating to Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), soil and groundwater remediation programs, environmental spill response, and hydrogeological investigations. The successful candidate will work within our Site Investigation, Remediation & Response practice area, in project teams across various sectors. We are seeking driven, talented, and enthusiastic individuals capable of working independently with a keen interest in the environmental field, looking to advance their career in a globally progressive consulting firm.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on environmental investigations and remediation projects based primarily in Atlantic Canada, with opportunities to work in other parts of Canada
• Execute a variety of field programs, including, but not limited to, site visits, test pitting, borehole drilling, monitoring well installation, soil vapor surveys, soil and groundwater remediation monitoring, surveying, and sampling of various media
• Carry out office duties such as data management, analysis and interpretation, report preparation, and other general tasks
• Analyze field and technical data and author technical reports (Phase I/II/III ESAs, monitoring reports, Remedial Options Analysis (ROA) reports, Remediation and Risk Management Plans (R/RMPs))
• Lead and/or support the development of proposals, participate in business development activities, and participate in business community-related activities
• Perform project management support tasks such as cost estimates, budget tracking, and status reports
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures for work assigned, while continuing to develop skills
• Complete applicable company and client-required health & safety training and follow health & safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Highly organized and self‑motivated
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Proven initiative in integrating creativity and innovation in all work tasks
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines
• Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently, sometimes reporting to different individuals
• Experience using environmental field equipment, GIS‑related mobile data collection, and reporting software
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure and within short timelines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Willing and able to travel and periodically work extended hours, including evenings and weekends
• Readiness to support other service areas depending on interests and abilities (e.g., aquatics, hazardous building materials, air quality)
• Valid driver’s license

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Education and Experience

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a similar discipline

Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in conducting field programs for environmental site assessment and/or remediation projects

Prior experience in an engineering or consulting environment is an asset

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health‑care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1006656
• Posting Date 07/09/2026, 07:19 PM
• Locations 845 Prospect Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 2T7, CA (Hybrid)