Junior Environmental Scientist

Egis; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Accommodations available upon request

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Egis Canada is seeking a motivated Junior Environmental Scientist to join our team in Ontario. You will conduct Phase I/II ESAs and related assessments, perform fieldwork and reporting for hydrogeological studies, and support large infrastructure projects across the province.

The role requires 1–2 years in environmental consulting, strong report writing, knowledge of CSA and Ontario regulations, and a valid driver's license with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• University or college education in environmental science, geology, engineering, biology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in environmental consulting, with Phase I/II ESAs, hydrogeological assessments or excess soils projects.
• Knowledge of Ontario Regulation 153/04, Ontario Regulation 406/19, and CSA guidelines.
• Strong fieldwork execution and sampling protocol skills.
• Excellent technical report writing and regulatory documentation.
• Willingness to travel and hold a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I/II ESAs and Remediations to CSA and O.Reg. 153/04 standards.
• Conduct sampling and reporting for Excess Soils projects (O.Reg. 406/19).
• Perform fieldwork and reporting for Hydrogeological Assessments including groundwater sampling.
• Contribute to major infrastructure projects across the province.
• Travel and/or work nights and weekends occasionally; work outdoors in challenging conditions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Phase I/II ESAs

Fieldwork execution

Technical report writing

Regulatory compliance

Independent & teamwork

Valid driver's license and willingness

Education

University/college education in environmental science, geology, engineering, biology or related field

Tools

Ontario Regulation 153/04

Ontario Regulation 406/19

CSA guidelines

Job description

About Us

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

About the Role

About the Role: We are looking for a motivated Junior Environmental Scientist to join our team.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct Phase I/II ESAs and Remediations, both to CSA and O.Reg. 153/04 Standards;
• Conduct sampling and reporting associated with Excess Soils project (O.Reg. 406/19);
• Conduct fieldwork and reporting associated with Hydrogeological Assessments, including but not limited to infiltration testing, pumping tests, single-well response tests, and groundwater sampling;
• Perform fieldwork and reporting associated with major projects, including 'nation-builder' infrastructure jobs across the province;
• Travel and/or work nights and weekends occasionally, work outdoors in challenging conditions, as required; and
• Perform other duties as may be required.

What do we need from you

The successful candidate must possess:

• University or collegeeducation in environmental science, geology, engineering, biology, or a related field;
• 1-2years of demonstrated experience in environmental consulting, with proven proficiency in Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, hydrogeological assessments, and/or excess soils projects;
• Technical knowledge of Ontario Regulation 153/04, Ontario Regulation 406/19, and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines;
• Demonstrated competency in fieldwork execution, including sampling protocols and soil/groundwater assessment techniques;
• Excellent technical report writing, note-taking, and documentation skills with attention to regulatory compliance;
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel;
• Strong communication andcoordination abilities; and
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in fast-paced environments.

What's in it for you?

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.