Senior Environmental Scientist: Mine Site Remediation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer on a casual basis to lead complex contaminated-site projects across BC, including Cranbrook, Fernie, Trail, Nelson, Vancouver and Victoria. You will oversee technical direction, mentor staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams with clients and regulators.

The role requires 20+ years of practical environmental consulting experience, a BC-professional designation, and strong knowledge of provincial and federal standards, with

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Geology, Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Sciences with a BC professional designation.
• 20+ years of practical environmental consulting experience.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and mentor technical and professional staff at different levels of career development.
• Solid knowledge of municipal, provincial and federal environmental standards and guidelines in BC.
• Mining sector experience, especially related to abandoned mine sites and closure, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior project leadership, including technical program development, resource management and budgeting.
• Mentor junior environmental professionals and support project execution.
• Interface with clients, First Nations and regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Identify risks, ensure quality assurance and alignment with ethics and compliance.
• Grow group revenue through client relationships and new business opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Client liaison

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

BC professional designation with degree in Engineering/Geology/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer on a casual basis to lead complex contaminated-site projects across BC, including Cranbrook, Fernie, Trail, Nelson, Vancouver and Victoria. You will oversee technical direction, mentor staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams with clients and regulators.

The role requires 20+ years of practical environmental consulting experience, a BC-professional designation, and strong knowledge of provincial and federal standards, with