Senior Environmental Scientist – Mine Remediation Lead (Hybrid)

AtkinsRéalis Group; Nelson; Hybrid; CAD 133,000 - 183,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer on a casual basis to lead projects in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. The role involves directing technical teams, mentoring staff, and interfacing with clients, First Nations, and regulatory bodies.

The successful candidate will have 20+ years in environmental consulting, a BC-designated degree, and strong knowledge of provincial and federal guidelines, with mining-sector experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff.
• Solid knowledge of BC environmental standards and guidelines.
• Mining sector expertise is a plus (abandoned mine sites, remediation, closure).
• Strong technical writing and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Senior level project management with budget/schedule oversight.
• Allocate technical teams and ensure deliverables meet client objectives.
• Interface with clients, First Nations and regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Grow group revenue from existing clients and new business.
• Mentor junior environmental professionals.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed.
• Promote diversity, inclusion and teamwork across projects.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client liaison

Team leadership

Education

Engineering/Geology/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences with BC designation

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer on a casual basis to lead projects in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. The role involves directing technical teams, mentoring staff, and interfacing with clients, First Nations, and regulatory bodies.

The successful candidate will have 20+ years in environmental consulting, a BC-designated degree, and strong knowledge of provincial and federal guidelines, with mining-sector experience considered an asset.