Junior Environmental Site Assessor

Stantec; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a Junior Environmental Site Assessor in Ontario. The role involves fieldwork, soil and groundwater sampling, and project reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and effective communication skills. The position offers experience in environmental site investigation and remediation projects.

Qualifications

• Energetic, team-oriented professional with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Willing and able to travel and work outdoors in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on projects including soil and groundwater sampling.
• Conduct field work and comply with health and safety protocols.
• Analyze and interpret field and analytical data.

Skills

Field sampling techniques

Effective communication

Attention to detail

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

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

Tools

MS Office software suite

Job 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.

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

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Junior Environmental Site Assessor to work with our Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation practice in our Ottawa, London, Waterloo, Markham, Thunder Bay, or Hamilton offices. The Junior Environmental Site Assessor will complete field work and reporting to support site investigation and remediation projects across Ontario.

Your Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review health and safety and project requirements/work plans and travel to project sites as required to execute field programs
• Conduct field work, including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, working individually, as part of a team, and/or with contractors on project sites
• Support project managers and coordinators with analyzing and interpreting field and analytical data, and report preparation in accordance with current provincial and federal requirements
• Comply with health and safety and quality management protocols

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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 and 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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, environmental science or related field
• Previous co-op/internship in a role with related work 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.