Onterris Canada

Onterris Canada; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris Canada in Fort St. John, BC, is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist/Technologist to support multiple projects under supervision.

You’ll interact with interdisciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients while contributing to field investigations and remediation planning. The role offers hands-on experience in environmental assessment, site characterization, data interpretation and technical reporting, with growth opportunities within a leading global environmental solutions

Qualifications

• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology or engineering.
• 1+ years’ experience managing assessment, reclamation, remediation and monitoring projects for Oil and Gas clients within a consulting environment would be considered an asset.
• Eligibility for registration in or maintaining a good standing in a professional organization
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated and possess strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• A strong knowledge of British Columbia regulatory framework
• Experience writing technical reports
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management

Responsibilities

• Active participation in maintaining our strong safety culture
• Lead and assist with simple to moderately complex contaminated site field investigations or reclamation projects
• Act as a leader in the workplace using the Onterris Standard Operating Safety and Technical Procedures
• Supervise sub-contractors
• Initial interpretation of field data to make field-related decisions
• Work with senior technical advisors to ensure high quality products that meet our clients’ unique project needs
• Communicate and liaise with clients and project related stakeholders
• Manage project related timelines and budgets
• Preparation of technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and summary reports
• Function effectively as part of a collaborative team

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Env science/Geology degree

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Junior Environmental Scientist/Technologist, in Fort St. John, British Columbia, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $24.00 to $35.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Active participation in maintaining our strong safety culture


• Lead and assist with simple to moderately complex contaminated site field investigations or reclamation projects


• Act as a leader in the workplace using the Onterris Standard Operating Safety and Technical Procedures


• Supervise sub-contractors


• Initial interpretation of field data to make field-related decisions


• Work with senior technical advisors to ensure high quality products that meet our clients’ unique project needs


• Communicate and liaise with clients and project related stakeholders


• Manage project related timelines and budgets


• Preparation of technical correspondence, proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and summary reports


• Function effectively as part of a collaborative team

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology or engineering


• 1+ years’ experience managing assessment, reclamation, remediation and monitoring projects for Oil and Gas clients within a consulting environment would be considered an asset


• Eligibility for registration in or maintaining a good standing in a professional organization


• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision


• Self-motivated and possess strong communication skills (verbal and written)


• A strong knowledge of British Columbia regulatory framework


• Experience writing technical reports


• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Works predominantly outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions


• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day


• Sitting, standing, and walking


• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds


• Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

A valid and clean class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.