Junior Environmental Scientist

Hanzilla; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee share-ownership plan

Flexible hours

Career development planning

Job summary

Hanzilla is seeking an environmental consultant to join the MEMS Brownfield Assessment and Development (BAD) team. This hybrid role involves completing environmental assessments and remediation projects across Canada, requiring about 70% field work and 30% office work.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and has at least 2 years’ experience in environmental sciences. A strong emphasis on teamwork, technical writing, and project management skills is essential.

Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including a flexible hours policy and career development opportunities, are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in environmental consulting is preferred.
• Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional organization.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site assessments and prepare regulatory submissions.
• Engage with risk assessment team for site management strategies.
• Plan and execute field programs under senior staff guidance.

Skills

Environmental sciences experience

Technical writing

MS Office Suite proficiency

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

To work as part of the MEMS Brownfield Assessment and Development (BAD) team in completing assessment, remediation and contaminant hydrogeology projects for clients in Canada. This role requires a combination of office and seasonal field work (approximately 70% field/30% office split) with requirements for travel and extended time in an office setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of file reviews, site inspections and preparation of Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), regulatory applications and submissions for environmental aspects of our activities.
• Conduct literature searches and a thorough review, interpretation and summary of scientific literature to answer specific questions/problems.
• Engaging with the risk assessment team to develop and update appropriate conceptual site models for a range of projects including complex sites.
• Developing work plans and cost estimates for assessment and remediation projects.
• Technical writing and reporting on tasks undertaken.
• Planning, organizing and executing field programs (Groundwater, ESAs and/or remediation) under the guidance of senior staff.
• Working with contractors to implement ESA and remediation projects.
• Accurate tracking of projects (expenses, activities for deliverables and health and safety).
• File compilation, organization of field data, interpretation of laboratory results and report writing.
• Working with senior risk assessment BAD staff to develop appropriate risk‑based site management strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Directly applicable post secondary education / bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in environmental sciences with a preferred familiarity in an environmental consulting industry for minimum 2 years.
• Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional organization is required.
• Ability to meet the requirements of site access as dictated by our clients, which may include pre‑access drug, alcohol, and fitness testing.
• Eligibility to possess a valid, Class 5 Driver’s license.

Other Knowledge And Skills

• Familiarity with the environmental site assessment process and environmental industry’s best practices.
• Understanding of the Saskatchewan Environmental Code and Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 Risk Assessment guidance documents and/or equivalent documents from other jurisdictions as required.
• Willingness to apply known principles in a different regulatory setting or framework.
• Understanding of the upstream and downstream oil & gas industry, and oil sands industry and commercial/industrial/brownfields environmental industry.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Be able to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary setting.
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team interacting with other team members and contractors.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a fast paced setting and with multiple functions.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail; task oriented.
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent safety attitude.
• Good oral and electronic communication skills.

Working Conditions

• This individual should expect that a percentage of their work time may be at client sites.
• Individual trips may last up to 10 days.
• Site visits may include industrial, mining, or other remote locations; field work may include carrying equipment and overnight stays in rural areas.
• Office or field work requires sitting for extended periods of time; ability to manage prolonged exposure to computer keyboards and screens.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Ability to sustain long hours of work; occasional interruptions outside work hours and travel to other locations are required.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including occasional evenings and nights.
• Required to walk, stand, climb, bend forward, kneel, crawl, reach and grasp, push and pull objects, lift and/or move up to 30 lb, sometimes over the shoulders, repetitive bending and lifting of items, along with repetitive arm movements.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including flex benefits for extended health care, dental care, vision, life insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, critical illness insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee share‑ownership plan.
• Group RRSP matching plans.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Flexible hours.
• Career development planning.
• Compensation for subscription and accreditation fees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MEMS practices equal opportunity and fair hiring practices when filling positions and will hire the most qualified individuals based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies. MEMS has adopted this philosophy to ensure all employees, and potential candidates are considered for employment opportunities through a consistent, fair and barrier‑free approach.