Senior Environmental Scientist / Engineer

Stantec; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join its team in Saskatchewan. This role involves managing environmental projects, conducting site assessments, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in environmental regulations and strong project management skills, contributing to impactful environmental solutions.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness spending accounts

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of applicable experience in environmental site assessment and remediation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations.
• Experience using environmental field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects including client communications and budget tracking.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and guide data analysis.
• Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Tools

GIS Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Environmental Scientist/Engineer - ( 25000108 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking Senior Environmental Scientists/Engineers to join our Environmental Services team in Saskatchewan. Your role will be to work as a key member of our Prairies Environmental Services team, in a broad range of responsibilities relating to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, soil and groundwater remediation programs, environmental spill response, and hydrogeological investigations. The successful candidate will work within our Site Investigation, Remediation & Response practice area, in project teams across various sectors. We are seeking driven, exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individuals capable of working independently with a keen interest in the environmental field looking to advance their career in a globally progressive consulting firm. The position is based out of our Saskatoon or Regina office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of projects, including client and regulator communications, deadline tracking, budget tracking
• Provide technical direction to field teams for the projects you are managing
• Provide mentorship and safety leadership to junior staff
• Guide and/or carry out data management, analysis and interpretation, report preparation, proposal preparation, and other general tasks
• Review technical reports
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Travel to remote communities via air or road may be required periodically
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Show initiative in integrating creativity and innovation in all work tasks
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable provincial (particularly Saskatchewan) and federal environmental regulations and guidelines
• Experience using environmental field equipment, GIS-related mobile data collection, reporting software
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure and within short timelines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Be conscientious, organized, and disciplinedValid driver’s licenseAbility to obtain federal reliability security clearance
  
  

Education And Experience

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar discipline or Diploma in applicable environmental discipline.

A minimum of 13 years of applicable experience in conducting field programs for environmental site assessment and/or remediation projects.

Prior experience in an engineering or consulting environment is an asset.

This position will involve a majority of office work, with some opportunity to go into the field, when warranted. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Fieldwork may include travel (road or air) and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Evening and weekend work may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Saskatchewan-Saskatoon

Other Locations : Canada-Saskatchewan-Regina

Organization : BC-1114 EnvSvcs-CA Prairies & Territories

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 9, 2025, 9:42:46 AM

Req ID: 25000108

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