Intermediate Environmental Services Professional / Technician

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a mid-level Project Environmental Engineer, Geologist, Scientist, or Technologist to join their Alberta Site Investigation and Remediation team. This role involves executing field projects across Alberta and the Northwest Territories, promoting safety culture, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least three years of field experience. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Well-being program

Health care spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years executing field work related to soil, groundwater, and/or soil vapor investigations.
• Able to obtain federal reliability security clearance.
• Experience in an engineering or consulting environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health and Safety Program.
• Complete SIR field tasks including soil sampling and groundwater monitoring.
• Write technical reports including data analysis and interpretation.

Skills

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science

Tools

MSOffice

Job description

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environment talent on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

We are looking for a mid-level Project Environmental Engineer, Geologist, Scientist, or Technologist to join our expanding Alberta Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to and lead the execution of SIR field projects across Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Under the guidance of exceptional project managers, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to and collaborate with a cohesive, highly skilled team of environmental professionals.

Your Key Responsibilities

Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health and Safety Program.

Create and lead a positive safety culture on all projects.

Work with Project Managers to develop field instructions and coordinate field scopes of work with Stantec staff and subcontractors.

Complete SIR field tasks including but not limited to, Phase I ESA site visits, soil sampling, groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil vapour sampling, aquifer conductivity testing, and elevation surveying.

Confidently oversee SIR field activities, including but not limited to, drilling and monitoring well installation, remedial excavations, and other construction tasks.

Provide training and mentoring to more junior staff as field lead.

Write technical reports including data analysis and interpretation with Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Dedicated to working safely within established procedures and protocols.

Adaptability, organization, critical thinking, self-motivation, a keen willingness to learn, a love of the outdoors, attention to detail, succinct writing ability, and ability to multitask.

Strong communication skills and the ability to identify issues in the field while working with senior staff to develop solutions.

Proficiency with standard productivity software including all MSOffice products

Additional skills such as current First Aid training, WHMIS, H2S Alive, UTV operator training, water and soils sampling, mechanical aptitude and experience in the field of Environmental Science or Engineering are assets but are not required.

Able to obtain federal reliability security clearance.

Passion for working in an outdoor environment.

Able to travel to remote locations via air or ground transportation and work up to 12 hours per day.

Able to travel and mobilize to sites on minimal notice.

Able to work 70 - 85% in the field during peak field season, including out of town work and overnight stays in hotels or a camp setting.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or diploma in environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field.

Minimum of three (3) years executing field work related to soil, groundwater, and / or soil vapor investigations.

Prior experience in an engineering or consulting environment is an asset.

This position will involve a combination of field and office work. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Fieldwork may include travel (road or air) and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Evening and weekend work may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary / casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 9, 2025, 10 : 45 : 37 AM

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans