Intermediate Environmental Scientist

AtkinsRéalis; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Environment in Calgary seeks two Intermediate Environmental Scientists to join the team. The role spans field and office tasks, including Phase I/II ESAs, groundwater monitoring, and remedial activities, with supervision of junior staff and coordination of projects.

Qualified candidates will have a diploma/degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of project execution experience, and a valid Class 5 license.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Geology, Agrology, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geoscience, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience encompassing project execution, contractor supervision, and project coordination.
• Possession of a Valid Class 5 Full driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willing to undertake year-round field work and travel throughout Western Canada.
• Eligibility for professional designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental site assessments including groundwater monitoring, sampling, drilling supervision, and excavation oversight.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure health and safety protocols are followed.
• Support project managers with schedules, budgets, and technical execution decisions.
• Communicate planning activities and site assessment results to stakeholders.
• Assist in proposals and cost estimates.
• Prepare site assessment reports and interpret data for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Field work

Safety procedures

Project coordination

Mentorship

Education

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Environment division of AtkinsRéalis is a rapidly growing full-service consulting firm that is dedicated to responding to the changing needs of our clients. We are committed to technical excellence and provide solutions-driven environmental services to assist clients in planning, managing, and conducting their projects. Our growing organization is seeking like-minded individuals to join our Contaminated Site Assessment, Remediation and Reclamation team.

Individuals who join our team can expect to work closely with senior technical experts and professionals in a wide variety of fields, collaborating across regions and groups to provide the high-quality technical solutions that our clients expect, while receiving unparalleled mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities. The work environment is dynamic and flexible, offering a strong emphasis on health and safety and competitive compensation and benefits.

AtkinsRéalis Environment has one of the most experienced environmental and geosciences engineering consulting teams in Canada and is currently seeking two Intermediate Environmental Scientists to join our Calgary, AB team.

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for a combination of field and office-based tasks, ranging from the execution of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, including groundwater monitoring and sampling and remedial excavations, reclamation related tasks, to subcontractor supervision and reporting. Additional primary responsibilities can include project coordination, financial tracking, and report preparation, pending years of experience.

Location - Calgary, AB.

Your role

• Execution of environmental site assessments, including tasks such as groundwater monitoring and sampling, hydraulic conductivity testing, soil vapour sampling, supervision of drilling activities and soil sampling, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, and supervision of remedial excavations.
• Supervision and mentorship of junior professional staff involved in carrying out field programs, ensuring project requirements are communicated, and health and safety protocols are adhered to.
• Supporting project managers to set and maintain project schedules and budgets, including project financial forecasting; makes decisions with respect to overall technical execution of the project; liaise with technical specialists or other senior project managers to ensure the technical integrity of the project.
• Assisting in communicating planning activities and results of site assessment to stakeholders such as clients, property owners, responsible party, regulators, etc.
• Participation in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• Preparation of site assessment report(s) and facilitating data interpretation to meet regulatory and other requirements, identifying potential risk and scope of further action by appropriate stakeholders, if necessary.

About you

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Geology, Agrology, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geoscience, Environmental Science, or a related field. Eligibility for professional designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience encompassing project execution, contractor supervision, and project coordination.
• Demonstrated technical skills in field activities related to Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), including groundwater monitoring and sampling techniques, various drilling techniques, soil sample collection and logging, soil vapour sampling, remedial excavations, spill response and quality assurance/quality control protocols.
• Willing to undertake year-round field work and travel throughout Western Canada, at times for extended periods (weeks).
• Ability to understand and appropriately apply safety procedures and technical field protocols.
• Candidates must possess a Valid Class 5 Full driver's license with a clean driving record.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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