Intermediate Environmental Scientist

ANA United States; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

ANA United States is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join their Resilience Team in Ontario. This full-time position involves coordinating and executing environmental projects, including assessments and remediation tasks.

The role requires strong skills in environmental sampling, project management, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The salary range for this position is $57,000–91,000, with actual salaries based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years’ experience required.
• Current or pending P.Eng. or P.Geo designation in Ontario and eligibility in other provinces preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute environmental projects.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory frameworks.
• Lead and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

GIS knowledge

Education

Completed degree in Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Sciences

P.Eng. or P.Geo designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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 is currently seeking to hire an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our Resilience Team. This is a full‑time position based in Ontario. The successful candidate will co‑ordinate and execute activities assigned by Project Managers pertaining to the design, coordination and implementation of environmental projects including environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring and sampling programs, and remediation projects.

Other responsibilities include maintaining knowledge and familiarity with provincial regulatory frameworks, diligent interpretation of environmental data, evaluation of sample results, report writing and participation in various marketing activities (assisting in proposal preparation, obtaining quotations, etc.).

This position will be based in Ontario and will be primarily office‑based however some field work and travel should be expected. Work will primarily comprise of overseeing environmental sampling and assessment programs, project coordination/management at commercial and industrial sites in Ontario (Eastern and North Ontario), Canada and preparation of environmental reports.

Role accountabilities

• Full understanding of O.Reg. 153/04 and O.Reg. 406/19
• Knowledge/experience in environmental sampling
• Assisting Project Managers on larger projects and in running smaller projects independently
• Experience overseeing subcontractors in an industrial or construction setting
• Ability to apply standard engineering/scientific subject matter to problem solving
• Demonstrated proficiency in a range of desktop applications, with an emphasis on a strong skill set in Microsoft Excel
• Interest and commitment to expand digital skill set to adapt to evolving industry practices
• Knowledge/experience in the areas of data science, data management, and/or geographic information systems (GIS)

Project and team management responsibilities will include preparing proposals, budgets and schedules, participating in business development activities to secure work, managing scope and project tasks, including accountability for project financial results.

The successful candidate will be responsible for communicating with clients and internal stakeholders, and providing technical direction and mentoring of junior staff. The ability to lead and motivate the members of the team, and to establish and maintain client relationships are key components of the role.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills. Effective time management and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are essential. A valid driver’s licence is required, with compensation provided for work‑related travel. A commitment to health and safety excellence is crucial, along with the ability to work independently in field settings for extended periods, including in remote areas.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completed degree in Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Sciences
• Current or pending P.Eng. or P.Geo designation in Ontario and eligibility in other provinces preferred
• 4 to 8 years’ experience

Equal Opportunity

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.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $57,000–91,000. 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.