International Development jobs in Canada

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding Intermediate Environmental Engineers/Geoscientists/Scientists to our Environment and Water Services team based in Saskatoon, SK.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Provide support to field staff on simple to complex environmental site investigations (e.g., Phase I, II and III ESAs), periodic soil and groundwater monitoring and sampling, and monitoring of remediation activities throughout the prairie provinces and the Arctic.
• Perform hazardous building material assessments and sampling in accordance with company, client, and industry standards.
• Maintain meticulous and comprehensive field notes.
• Project Coordination and Project Management for environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare draft work plans for review by senior staff.
• Communicate and coordinate with field contractors.
• Co-ordinate the schedules and activities of project sub-contractors.
• Work with senior technical staff to deliver high quality products to meet our client’s specific needs.
• Review field analytical data and provide initial data interpretation.
• Prepare environmental site assessment and other technical reports.
• Use industry practices and procedures to solve environmental problems and develop recommendations for our client’s consideration.
• Support the preparation of proposals in response to various types of requests.
• Complete work assignments within the agreed upon budget and schedule.
• Build high quality service-based relationships with clients and contractors.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A university degree in Environmental Engineering, Geoscience or Science, or a diploma in Environmental/Civil Engineering Technology or related field is preferred.
• 5-10 years of environmental consulting experience, showing increasing responsibility.
• Previous environmental assessment experience (soil and groundwater sampling, Phase I and II environmental site assessments, site remediation, risk management, hazardous building material assessments).
• Knowledge and understanding of provincial and federal environmental guidelines.
• A strong desire to work as part of a team that is committed to protecting the health and safety of project participants.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with limited supervision.
• A valid Canadian Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Willing to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.