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North York, Ontario, Canada | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

At AtkinsRéalis, we engineer a more sustainable future by connecting people, data, and technology. Our core values — Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation — guide everything we do and enable our teams to excel. We are proud of our diverse global community, representing more than 130 nationalities, and of the strong leadership of women, who make up over 50% of leadership roles within our Environment practice.

Your well-being is a priority for us, and our industry leading Health & Safety culture reflects that commitment. Join AtkinsRéalis for a career that is flexible, inclusive, and filled with meaningful challenges—where you can truly make an impact.

Site Assessment and Remediation (SAR) - Our expert team specializes in managing environmental liability through comprehensive site investigations, risk assessments, and tailored remediation and risk management plans. The Site Assessment & Remediation (SAR) team is uniquely positioned within AtkinsRéalis, supporting every sector — from transportation and infrastructure to water, power, renewables, and more.

At AtkinsRéalis, you'll benefit from exceptional training, continuous professional development, and mentorship from subject-matter experts and industry-leading professionals across the globe. We're committed to helping you grow your career while contributing to impactful, sustainable projects.

Summary of Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team in Toronto or Ottawa. This is a full‑time (40 hours per week), hybrid role requiring two in‑office days per week. The position is primarily focused on major transportation projects across Ontario, with opportunities to support work across Canada and internationally as needed.

Your role

  • Determine the need and scope for sampling programs, including environmental indicators, chemicals of concern, and sampling constraints.
  • Develop environmental sampling protocols, the frequency and timing of sampling, optimum locations for continuous or discrete sampling, data capture systems, and parameter list for analysis.
  • Ensure site assessments are completed properly and that action plans are developed and implemented to satisfactorily achieve the desired outcomes.
  • Prepare site assessment report(s) to meet regulatory and other requirements, identifying potential risk and scope of further action by appropriate stakeholders, if necessary.
  • Communicate results of site assessment to stakeholders such as property owners, responsible party, regulators, the public, etc. via a public consultation or other appropriate communication process.
Transportation Sciences

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-148088

Salary range

-

About you

  • ​Diploma or bachelor's degree from a program with relevant subject matter.
  • Eligibility to be licensed as a P.Eng or P.Geo in the province of Ontario is considered an asset but not mandatory.
  • Minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience with 2 years of progressive experience encompassing project planning, coordinating and project management, with emphasis in the areas of contaminated site assessment and remediation.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment, including working with colleagues in different geographic regions.
  • Self-motivated, high energy, strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time and multiple projects appropriately.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
  • Capable of understanding and appropriately applying prescribed safety and technical protocols.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

Rewards & 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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $68,800 - $94,600 CAD annually. 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.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.


Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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