Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist

Montrose Environmental Group; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist, Engineer, Geologist, or Technologist to join their dynamic team in Fort St. John, BC. This role offers the chance to work on diverse environmental projects, focusing on assessment, remediation, and reclamation. You will play a vital role in maintaining safety standards, supervising field operations, and mentoring junior staff. With a commitment to sustainability and a collaborative work environment, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the field of environmental solutions. Join a company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Vacation days

Sick days

Flexible work hours

Team-based work

Cross-training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in environmental projects focusing on assessment and remediation.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to mentor junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and supervise remediation and reclamation activities.
• Collaborate with project managers and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Assessment and remediation projects

Technical guidance

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Supervision of ground disturbance

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Technical diploma in Geology

Degree in Hydrogeology

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Peristaltic pumps

Hydrasleeves

Bailers

Job description

Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Geologist

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INTERMEDIATE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST, ENGINEER, GEOLOGIST, OR TECHNOLOGIST – Fort St. John, BC or surrounding region

OUR PURPOSE
Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions. At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Who We Are
Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people.

Are you looking to…

• Work in a fast-paced environment as a key member of the team, providing valuable project support.
• Look after a diverse range of responsibilities, assisting our field staff in meeting client and business needs.
• Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions.
• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company.

As an Environmental Scientist, Engineer, Geologist, or Technologist, you will join Fort St. John, BC as part of our Assessment, Remediation, Reclamation and Monitoring (ARRM) team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:

• Active participation in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture.
• Act as a leader in the workplace using Montrose Standard Operating Safety and Technical Procedures.
• 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.).
• Supervise a variety of drilling types in soil and bedrock (e.g., solid stem, hollow stem, and air rotary) and installing GW monitoring wells.
• Supervise remedial excavations and trucking, confirmatory sampling, and operating remediation systems.
• Supervise 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.
• This role will require approximately 85% of time in the field.

What We Are Looking For

• 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.

Why Choose Montrose?
At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with an hourly rate range of $31.73-$52.88, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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For more information, visit www.montrose-env.com and don’t forget to bookmark our Careers & Culture page.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology