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Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
AtkinsRéalis's Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally.
The Tailings, Water and Environment team is looking for an Environmental Field Scientist / Environmental Technologist to join the AtkinsRéalis in Northwest, BC. This role is a key part of our regional growth strategy and will support major industrial clients by providing on the ground environmental field expertise.
This is a Kitimat based position with a strong emphasis on fieldwork (>50%). You will work closely with experienced professionals across BC and support a wide range of environmental investigation, monitoring, and remediation projects. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and on the job training will be provided.
This role will be based in Kitimat, BC.
Your role
Living and working out of Kitimat, BC, you will:
- Conduct environmental field programs including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, waste, and vapour sampling, as well as compliance, stormwater, and leachate monitoring.
- Calibrate equipment and collect, log, and manage data in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including detailed field notes and photo documentation.
- Support and oversee soil investigation and remediation programs, including in situ/ex situ testing, waste tracking, and contributing to factual and interpretive reporting.
- Coordinate field logistics including equipment, PPE, consumables, and laboratory submissions; maintain field inventory and a home office setup.
- Manage fieldwork execution by organizing schedules, tracking time, maintaining a company vehicle, and supporting project managers to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Participate in project planning and execution, including kickoff meetings, adapting to new challenges, and contributing to regional growth opportunities.
- Ensure health and safety compliance by preparing and following safety plans, leading or attending daily safety meetings, and completing required safety documentation (e.g., Step Back forms).
Location
Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-157898
Salary range
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About you
- A diploma or Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, geology, soil science, environmental engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in environmental site assessment and remediation. A focus on mining and/or metallurgical facilities (or equivalent experience) would be an asset.
- Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional body (EGBC, BC Institute of Agrologists, Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, etc.).
- Ability to lift/carry field equipment up to 50 lbs. Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Comfortable working independently in remote field settings, with the ability to travel throughout northwest BC, including occasional overnight stays.
- Experience in technical report writing, ability to draft high quality reports under guidance is an asset.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $80,700 - $95,000 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
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