Intermediate Environmental Scientist, Technologist or Engineer

Onterris, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist, Technologist or Engineer in Edmonton, Alberta. You will support multiple projects across disciplines, interact with regulatory agencies and clients, and contribute to site investigations, remediation, and monitoring efforts.

The role emphasizes field leadership, project management, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to collaborate with municipal governments and industry partners in a variety of projects.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of direct field and/or project management assessment, remediation and monitoring experience for Oil and Gas clients (other industries may also be considered).
• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, agriculture, hydrogeology or engineering.
• Eligibility for registration in, or maintaining a good standing in, a professional organization.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and training to junior environmental staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead simple to complex contaminated site investigations (from the field and the office).
• Manage projects, including field coordination and planning, budget management, and scope development.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior environmental staff on routine assessment, reclamation, remediation, and monitoring projects.
• Communicate and liaise with clients and project-related stakeholders.
• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.

Skills

Field experience

Project management

Mentoring

Client liaison

Education

Environmental science degree

Geology degree

Engineering degree

Hydrogeology degree

Tools

Groundwater monitoring equipment

Job description

## Intermediate Environmental Scientist, Technologist or EngineerApply: CAN-Alberta-Edmonton: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R8871# **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 LifeAs an Intermediate Environmental Scientist, Technologist or Engineer in our Edmonton, Alberta office you’ll be responsible for assisting with 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 $32.00 to $53.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:* Lead simple to complex contaminated site investigations (from the field and the office), including drilling assessments, groundwater monitoring, remediation activities, and spill response.* Manage projects, including field coordination and planning, budget management, and scope development.* Supervise, train, and mentor junior environmental staff on routine assessment, reclamation, remediation, and monitoring projects.* Develop technical skills by working closely with technical leaders on relevant projects, coaching and mentoring, and through planned formal learning opportunities.* Communicate and liaise with clients and project-related stakeholders.* Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry. # Your Expertise and Skills These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.* 3 to 5 years of direct field and/or project management assessment, remediation and monitoring experience for Oil and Gas clients (other industries may also be considered), preferably within a consulting environment.* A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, agriculture, hydrogeology or engineering.* Eligibility for registration in, or maintaining a good standing in, a professional organization.* Ability to provide technical guidance and training to junior environmental staff with respect to routine environmental assessment work (e.g., groundwater monitoring).* A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions. # Work Environment and Physical RequirementsThe physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.* Sitting, standing, and walking.* Lifting 50 pounds several times a day.* Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.* Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions. 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.Onterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to work with Human Resources directly.This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. Please note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.