Intermediate Environmental Engineer/ Scientist

Arcadis; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join their Environmental Team in Canada. This role involves coordinating environmental projects, conducting site assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that protect the natural environment and water resources while addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Join a team committed to making a lasting impact and fostering professional growth in a collaborative environment. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in environmental sampling and subcontractor management preferred.
• Technical Diploma or bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute environmental project activities.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and prepare environmental reports.

Skills

Environmental Data Interpretation

Soil Sampling

Groundwater Sampling

Vapour Sampling

Supervising Contractors

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Technical Diploma in Environmental Science

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Earth Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis Canada is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our Environmental Team in Canada. This position will be based out of British Columbia. Travel to sites throughout the region will be required and there is an opportunity to travel across Canada.

This role sits within the Global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities:

As an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer, you will work with Project Managers to coordinate and execute activities pertaining to the execution of environmental projects including data gap reviews, phase I and II environmental site assessments, and remediation projects. This role includes coordinating and conducting site visits and inspections, monitoring and supervising drilling and/or remediation activities, preparing field notes, collecting soil and groundwater samples, and writing environmental reports.

Responsibilities will include:

• Strong understanding of field protocols including soil, groundwater, and vapour sampling, and overseeing drilling activities and subcontractor management
• Maintain knowledge and familiarity with provincial and federal regulatory frameworks
• Diligent interpretation of environmental data
• Comparison of sample results to applicable guidelines and standards
• Preparation of reports documenting the results of investigation programs
• Independently supervise contractors (drillers, daylighters, utility locators, etc.)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical Diploma or bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, earth sciences, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in soil, groundwater, or vapour sampling, and overseeing drilling activities and subcontractor management preferred
• Eligibility for professional designation in British Columbia is an asset

Key skills for the role also include:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues, fostering their professional growth and development
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills; strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

Eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo. considered an asset.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $66,000-99,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.