Environmental Technologist

Onterris Canada; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris Canada in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist to support multiple projects with field-heavy responsibilities. You will interact with multidisciplinary staff, regulators, and clients while managing timelines and budgets.

The role focuses on contaminated site investigations, drilling supervision, groundwater monitoring, and regulatory compliance across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Field time is expected to be about 85% of the role.

Qualifications

• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or engineering.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple to complex contaminated site investigations, including drilling assessments, groundwater monitoring, remediation activities, and reclamation activities.
• Supervise drilling types in soil and bedrock and install groundwater monitoring wells.
• Supervise remedial excavations, trucking, confirmatory sampling, and operate remediation systems.
• Supervise reclamation equipment and perform reclamation assessments on agricultural land.
• Coordinate field contractors and equipment for various projects.
• Prepare for ground disturbance and supervise line locators and hydrovacs.
• Communicate project progress, execution, and scope changes with project managers and advisers.
• Manage project timelines and budgets.

Skills

Travel willingness

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Strong communication

Field work readiness

Experience (1–3 yrs)

Education

Degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or engineering

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, you’ll be responsible for supporting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $28 to $45, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Perform simple to complex contaminated site investigations, including drilling assessments, groundwater monitoring, remediation activities, and reclamation activities involving:
• k-tests, elevation surveys, and sampling using a variety of methods (e.g., peristaltic pumps, hydrasleeves, bailers, etc.)
• supervising a variety of drilling types in soil and bedrock (e.g., solid stem, hollow stem, etc.) and installing GW monitoring wells
• supervising remedial excavations and trucking, confirmatory sampling, and operating remediation systems
• supervising reclamation equipment and performing reclamation assessments on agricultural land
• Supervise and coordinate field contractors and equipment for a variety of projects
• Prepare for ground disturbance including reviewing ground disturbance packages, and supervising line locators and hydrovacs
• Collaborate with project managers and technical advisors and communicate project progress, execution, and scope changes
• Manage project related timelines and budgets
• Learn, understand, and apply Alberta and Saskatchewan regulations related to assessment, remediation, and reclamation of oil and gas sites and ensure regulatory requirements are met as part of project execution
• Proactively engage and participate in development opportunities to support your career growth
• This role will require approximately 85% of time to be in the field

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure
• 1 – 3 years of related experience
• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or engineering
• Exhibit a strong safety mindset
• Self-motivated and possess strong communication skills
• Familiarity with spill response would be considered an asset
• Eligibility for registration in or maintaining a good standing in a professional organization would be considered an asset
• A valid and clean driver’s license with no restrictions

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what's typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
• Willing to travel to other locations with some overnight stays
• Work in an office environment when not completing field work

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

A valid and clean class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.