Soil Scientist

Montrose Environmental Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic environmental solutions company dedicated to creating a sustainable future. As a Soil Handling Monitor, you will support reclamation programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory commitments while working collaboratively with a diverse team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the environment and communities. With a commitment to safety and professional development, this position provides a comprehensive compensation package, flexible work hours, and a chance to grow within a forward-thinking organization. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching

Vacation days

Sick days

Flexible work hours

Cross-training opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion or progress towards a degree in a reclamation-related field is essential.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support client reclamation programs including soil salvage and placement.
• Supervise conservation activities and assist with project management tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Dedication to safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in a reclamation-related field

Diploma in a reclamation-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Advanced GPS units

Job description

To unlock a sustainable future, we apply our combined expertise to create a positive impact for the planet and future generations.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Job Responsibilities

Soil handling monitors are responsible for supporting client reclamation programs, including soil salvage, soil placement, reclamation monitoring, and compliance with regulatory commitments. Successful candidates will gain a thorough understanding of the pipeline and mining regulatory environment and industrial operations, in addition to contributing to the successful reclamation of major industrial projects.

1. Supervision of conservation and reclamation activities along pipeline rights-of-way or on mining leases.
2. Assisting Project Managers with various tasks as they arise.
3. Data management through the collection, entry, synthesis and reporting phases.
4. Site seeding and vegetation control.
5. Preparing various formats of field reports.
6. Ground disturbance preparation and hazard assessment.
7. Accurate completion of chain-of-custody forms and delivery to the lab when needed.
8. Assisting with biophysical scopes of work such as soil survey.
9. Providing input on how best to use the technology available to us to improve the reclamation process.
10. Attending workshops, meetings, and other similar events.
11. Exercising good judgment in situations that are not covered by policies and procedures.
12. Pursuing continuing education and participating in conferences and workshops.
13. Preparing regular, timely and accurate timesheets, expense reports and other relevant documentation.
14. Assisting with equipment maintenance and safety.

What We Are Looking For

1. Have completed or are working towards a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or Diploma in a reclamation-related field from a recognized post-secondary institute.
2. Eligibility to register with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA).
3. An absolute, genuine dedication to working safely.
4. Ability to work productively independently as well as in a team setting.
5. Results-oriented and efficient, with excellent problem-solving skills.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an affinity for working respectfully with colleagues, contractors, and clients.
7. Proficient with computers and software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (at least an intermediate level of proficiency).
8. Comfortable using advanced GPS units or tablets.
9. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with clean drivers abstract, able to travel throughout the provinces and work weekends when necessary.
10. Physical capacity for strenuous fieldwork including walking long distances through rough terrain.

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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About Us

Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work. Montrose Environmental Group was designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both our clients and our employees.

We’re growing rapidly—with a purpose. We’re bringing the best minds on board, and giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations. The kind that face industries of all kinds right now, and the kind that we want to be the first to see on the horizon.

When we do that, we add value. We create opportunities for our clients and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We make a real difference in the world around us.

You can help lead the way.

Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? Apply today to join our Montrose team!

Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace.

Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.