Intermediate Environmental Scientist
- Environment & geoscience
- Whitehorse
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Intermediate Environmental Scientist
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
The Environment division of AtkinsRéalis is a rapidly growing full-service consulting firm that is committed to technical excellence and exceptional service to our clients. Our growing organization is seeking like-minded individuals to join our team in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Individuals who join our team can expect to work closely with a growing local team and 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. Our team works closely with Indigenous communities and businesses on projects extending across the territory up to the arctic ocean. The work environment is fast-paced, dynamic and flexible, offering a strong emphasis on health and safety, continuous training, and competitive compensation and benefits. Our expert team specializes in managing environmental liability through comprehensive site investigations, risk assessments, and customized remediation and risk management plans.
We have one of the most experienced environmental and geosciences engineering consulting teams in Canada and we are seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our Whitehorse, Yukon team.
This position would be comprised of 50% field work and 50% office work and would help to support growth of the office while working on projects locally in the Yukon, NWT and northern B.C., as well as providing support across Canada and internationally where needed.
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 various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- 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 working in the north and in the mining sector are preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, highly motivated, 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 Northern and Western Canada, at times for extended periods (weeks).
- Work collaboratively with Indigenous communities and businesses, support the communities in which we work.
- Actively promote Health and Safety programs and culture.
- 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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