Ontario Environmental Field Supervisor

Parsons; Oakville; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan (DCPP)

RRSP

TFSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Gym membership

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Environmental Site Supervisor for a highly field-based role across Ontario. The successful candidate will spend most time at project sites with regular travel, including overnight assignments and some night/weekend work to meet client needs.

The role requires supervising field programs, ensuring health and safety, data collection, and coordination with project managers while operating outdoor in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Diploma in earth sciences or related programs with 4+ years field experience.
• Experience supervising drilling, soil and groundwater sampling, remediation.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Excellent written and oral communications in the field.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Willingness to travel out-of-town for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently in the field and in teams.
• Resourceful with practical field problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors on environmental field programs, including remediation.
• Oversee health and safety for Parsons’ staff on projects.
• Support contract administration: track schedule, excavation tonnages, injections, hours.
• Communicate project data and timelines to keep work on time and budget.
• Complete monitoring and groundwater sampling using field equipment.
• Soil and sediment sampling, drilling, and documentation.
• Maintain field notes and chain-of-custody forms.
• Operate field monitoring equipment (GPS, data loggers, etc.).
• Ensure health and safety policies at all sites are followed.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Field supervision

Health and safety oversight

Driver's license

Strong communication

Outdoor field work

Travel readiness

Independent work

Technical problem solving

Education

Earth sciences diploma

Tools

GPS

Data loggers

Survey level

Gas meters

Job description

Parsons is seeking an Environmental Site Supervisor for a highly field-based role across Ontario. The successful candidate will spend most time at project sites with regular travel, including overnight assignments and some night/weekend work to meet client needs.

The role requires supervising field programs, ensuring health and safety, data collection, and coordination with project managers while operating outdoor in varied conditions.