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Stantec Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist - Site Investigation and Remediation in Yellowknife, Canada
Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist - Site Investigation and Remediation - ( 240001Z5 )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environment talent on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist to join our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in Alberta and/or Northwest Territories. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of and lead the execution of SIR field projects.
Under the leadership of outstanding managers, this opportunity allows you to be a part of a cohesive and highly skilled team of environmental professionals.
Your Key Responsibilities
Execution of SIR field projects, including but not limited to compliance monitoring, Phase II and III Environmental Site Assessments, spill response, soil and groundwater sampling, contractor supervision on remediation and reclamation projects
Participating in local and remote-areas field work including, working up to 12 hours per day and travelling outside your local city, sometimes staying overnight for multiple days. Field work is expected to be approximately between 60 to 80% of the role but does vary based on project needs
Fulfilling health and safety requirements and completing all work in accordance with established protocols
Coordination of scopes of work, and writing of technical reports
Provide training and mentoring to more junior staff as field lead
Writing field instructions and development of field work scopes
Writing technical reports (Phase I, II or III environmental site assessment, closure reports and monitoring reports)
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Dedication to working safely within established procedures and protocols
Adaptability, organization, critical thinking, self-motivation, a keen willingness to learn, a love of the outdoors, attention to detail, succinct writing ability, and ability to multitask
Strong communication skills and the ability to identify issues in the field while working with senior staff to develop solutions
Proficiency with standard productivity software including all MSOffice products
Experience with digital field data collection tools such as ArcGIS based tools and EQUIS based tools are assets but are not required
Additional skills such as current First Aid training, WHMIS, H2S Alive, UTV operator training, water and soils sampling, mechanical aptitude are assets but are not required.
Practical knowledge of working outdoors or in an outdoor environment are assets but are not required
Practical knowledge of working with hand tools and problem solving skills around scientific apparatus and project specific tools are assets but are not required
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Able to travel and mobilize (sometimes on short notice) throughout Canada to complete field work
Must hold and be able to maintain a Class 5 Alberta drivers license or equivalent
Education and Experience
The successful candidate must (at minimum) have completed a post-secondary certificate, diploma or bachelor’s degree program in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of related experience.
Previous experience in the completion of any of the following:
- Phased Environmental site assessments (Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments)
- Emergency response
- Groundwater or soil monitoring programs
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
Field work may include days up to 12 hours in length, include travel, exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Calgary
Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton, Canada-Northwest Territories-Yellowknife, Canada-Alberta-Lethbridge, Canada-Alberta-Red Deer
Organization : BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 3, 2024, 10:58:20 AM
Req ID: 240001Z5
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