Junior Environmental Scientist: Assessments & Permitting

Stantec; Sidney; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to support environmental assessments, permitting, and planning across British Columbia and the Yukon. You will work with senior practitioners and multidisciplinary teams on projects spanning power, mining, oil & gas, ports, transportation, and municipal infrastructure.

Responsibilities include technical analysis, regulatory submissions, data collection, and engagement with regulators and Indigenous Nations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or graduate degree in environmental, physical science, or engineering with 0–3+ years of related experience.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Teams, Project, Acrobat, Excel).
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel within BC and Yukon.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental assessment, permitting, and planning projects through analysis, research, reporting, and coordination.
• Assist with regulatory and technical deliverables, including permit applications and environmental reports.
• Conduct background research, data collection, and analysis for project planning.
• Apply knowledge of BC and Yukon environmental legislation and permitting frameworks.
• Support project teams with scheduling, document management, and meetings.
• Engage regulators, Indigenous Nations, communities, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Develop technical, regulatory, and project management skills with senior staff.
• Ensure deliverables follow QA/QC procedures and promote health and safety.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Verbal communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or graduate degree in environmental/physical science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to support environmental assessments, permitting, and planning across British Columbia and the Yukon. You will work with senior practitioners and multidisciplinary teams on projects spanning power, mining, oil & gas, ports, transportation, and municipal infrastructure.

Responsibilities include technical analysis, regulatory submissions, data collection, and engagement with regulators and Indigenous Nations.