Intermediate Environmental Scientist

Onterris, Inc.; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist in Fort St. John, BC.

You will lead multiple projects with multidisciplinary staff, regulators, and clients, dedicating about 85% of your time to field work across site investigations, remediation, and reclamation activities. You will mentor junior professionals, collaborate with project managers, and ensure BC regulations are followed throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of previous experience with assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects.
• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or engineering.
• Exhibit a strong safety mindset.
• Self‑motivated and possess strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior professionals.
• Experience as a ground disturbance supervisor.
• 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.

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, and air rotary) 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 and crown land (e.g., Schedule B assessments)
• Supervise and coordinate field contractors and equipment for a variety of projects
• Prepare for ground disturbance including submitting BC 1 Calls, 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
• Support and mentor junior professionals and provide on-the-job training in the field and office
• Learn, understand, and apply BC regulations related to assessment, remediation, and reclamation of oil and gas sites and ensure regulatory requirements are met as part of project execution

Skills

Safety mindset

Strong communication

Mentorship

Ground disturbance supervision

Driver's license

Education

Environmental science degree

Hydrogeology background

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and 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, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and 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 an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist, in Fort St. John, British Columbia, you’ll be responsible for leading 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 $31.00 to $50.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

This role will require approximately 85% of time to be in the field.

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, and air rotary) 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 and crown land (e.g., Schedule B assessments)
• Supervise and coordinate field contractors and equipment for a variety of projects
• Prepare for ground disturbance including submitting BC 1 Calls, 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
• Support and mentor junior professionals and provide on-the-job training in the field and office
• Learn, understand, and apply BC regulations related to assessment, remediation, and reclamation of oil and gas sites and ensure regulatory requirements are met as part of project execution

Your Expertise and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of previous experience with assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects
• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or engineering
• Exhibit a strong safety mindset
• Self‑motivated and possess strong communication skills
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior professionals
• Experience as a ground disturbance supervisor
• 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

• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day
• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
• Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response

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 more information, visit www.onterris.com.

Testimonials

• "Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver." - Erin Peck, Emissions Services
• "There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots‑on‑the‑ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together." - Andre Richardson, Consulting
• "I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world." - J Esteves, R&D