Junior Environmental Site Assessor

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 58,200 - 81,500; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Junior Environmental Site Assessor for its Ottawa office. The role involves conducting field work and supporting site investigation and remediation projects across Ontario. You will coordinate activities such as soil and groundwater sampling, analyze data, and prepare reports in accordance with provincial and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 1-3 years of experience in environmental consulting, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required.
• 1-3 years experience in environmental consulting.
• Field work and reporting experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate field work for site investigations.
• Provide technical support for Environmental Site Assessments.
• Analyze and interpret field and analytical data.

Skills

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Field sampling techniques

MS Office Suite

Ability to multi-task

Education

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

1–3 years in environmental consulting or a related field

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

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Environmental 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.

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.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario - $58,200.00 - $81,500.00 Annually

Additional Details

• Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa
• Organization: BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Justification: New Position
• Travel: Yes
• Schedule: Full time
• Job Posting: 05/06/2026 08:06:52
• Req ID: 1006207