Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist - Northern Projects

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Your Opportunity

We are seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist to join our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team with a focus on projects located within Canada’s northern territories. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of and lead the execution of SIR field projects in Canada’s north.

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 in Canada’s northern territories.

Participating in remote-areas field work including, working up to 12 hours per day and travelling to sites located within Northwest Territories, Yukon Territory and/or Nunavut Territory, staying overnight for multiple days up to the maximum allowable days per legislation.

Field work is expected to be approximately 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

Supervision of sub-contractors

Coordination of scopes of work, and writing of technical reports

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)

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Dedication to working safely within established procedures and protocols

Ability to work and travel within Canada’s northern territories including field work where exposure to the elements including inclement weather is expected

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 driver's 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.

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