Junior Environmental Site Assessor

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Ottawa is seeking a Junior Environmental Site Assessor to support the Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation practice. You will complete field work and reporting for site investigations across Ontario, collaborating with environmental professionals. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in engineering, geoscience, or environmental science, with 1–3 years’ field experience.

P.Geo./P.Eng. status is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, environmental science or related field.
• P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration or eligibility would be considered an asset for this position.
• 1–3 years in environmental consulting or related field with field work and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate field work, including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, working individually or with teams and contractors.
• Provide technical support on projects including Phase I/II ESA and remediation reporting and hydrogeological investigations.
• Follow safety, quality, and project requirements, and travel to sites as needed for field work.
• Support project managers with data interpretation and report preparation and general project management support tasks.

Skills

Field sampling

Soil/groundwater sampling

Report writing

MS Office

English communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, environmental science or related field

P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration or eligibility asset

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

O365 Applications

Job description

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a JuniorEnvironmental Site Assessor to work with our Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation practice in our Ottawa office.The Junior Environmental Site Assessor will complete field work and reporting to support site investigation and remediation projects across Ontario.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or coordinate field work, including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, working individually, as part of a team, and/or with contractors on project sites.
• Provide technical support on a variety of projects including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling and support in the office on client deliverables relating to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Phase II ESAs, remediation programs, and hydrogeological investigations.
• Follow safety, quality, and project requirements, and travel to sites as needed for field work.
• Support project managers and coordinators with analyzing and interpreting field and analytical data, report preparation in accordance with current provincial and federal requirements, proposal preparation, and general project management support tasks.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of environmental site assessment, excess soil management, soil vapour assessments, remedial options analysis and/or risk management plans
• Energetic, team-oriented professional with a close attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and communicate effectively with technical and management personnel remotely
• Working knowledge of field sampling techniques is preferred
• Willing and able to travel(including overnight stays out of town), periodically work extended hours (including up to 12-hour days and occasional weekends depending on project requirements) and work outdoors in inclement weather
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while keeping health and safety a priority
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience with MS Office software suite (Word, Excel, O365 Applications etc.)
• Possess a valid G driver’s license and have access to a vehicle to complete the required field assignments
• Able to obtain federal reliability security clearance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, environmental science or related field
• 1-3 years in environmental consulting or a related field, with field work and reporting experience
• P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration or eligibility would be considered an asset for this position

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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