Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Casual

Intermediate Environmental Scientist

(This is a Casual opportunity located in Fort St. John, BC)

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Individuals who join our team can expect to work closely with senior technical experts and professionals in a wide variety of fields, collaborating across regions and groups to provide the high-quality technical solutions that our clients expect, while receiving unparalleled mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities. The work environment is dynamic and flexible, offering a strong emphasis on health and safety and competitive compensation and benefits.

AtkinsRéalis has one of the most experienced environmental and geosciences engineering consulting teams in Canada and is currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our Fort St John, BC team. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing fundamental tasks related to Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments and land Reclamation activities, including groundwater monitoring and sampling, remedial excavations, spill response and vegetation assessments. Other technical responsibilities may include subcontractor supervision, project coordination, cost tracking, and report preparation for peer review.

Your role within the team:

• Historical data review and subsequent site inspections.
• Groundwater monitoring and sampling.
• Hydraulic conductivity testing.
• Surface soil and water sampling.
• Soil vapour sampling.
• Supervision of drilling activities.
• Installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
• Supervision of remedial excavations.
• Photographic and written documentation of site activities.
• Communication with on-site personnel and Project Manager.
• Assist in communicating and building relationships with clients.
• Promoting Health and Safety programs and culture.
• Working as a team with other regions as opportunities arise.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on an innovative and award-winning project. 
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important. 
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities. 
• Competitive compensation package. 
• A work environment focused on health and safety. 

The ideal candidate:

• Diploma or Degree from a program with relevant subject matter.  Eligibility for professional designation is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated technical skills in field activities related to Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) including groundwater monitoring and sampling techniques, various drilling techniques, soil sample collection and logging, soil vapour sampling, remedial excavations, spill response and quality assurance / quality control protocols.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience encompassing project execution, contractor supervision, and project coordination.
• Candidates with experience primarily in the upstream oil and gas section are preferred, however, work in multiple settings, both geographically and industrially is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, high energy, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of understanding and appropriately applying prescribed safety and technical protocols.
• Willing to undertake field work year-round and travel throughout Western Canada, at times for extended periods (weeks).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Candidates must possess a Valid Class 5 Full driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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