Junior/Intermediate Environmental Scientist

Overview

Conduct field investigations, remediation, and data management for contaminated sites in BC

Key Responsibilities

• field sampling
• data management
• subcontractor supervision
• field program
• safety planning
• regulatory support

Tasks

-Participation in field implementation and/or reporting of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSI investigations, risk assessment, and remediation projects for a wide range of sectors including provincial and federal agencies, ports and harbours, transportation, commercial, and industrial -Using specialized field equipment and software -Collaborating across disciplines including Indoor Environments, Environmental Assessment disciplines, Geotechnical, Atmospheric Sciences, and Water Resources across Stantec Canada offices -Working with leadership to continually assess the direction of the practice through technical initiatives -Preparing high quality and detailed field notes, and meeting data quality objectives on every project -Managing and interpreting field data -Supervising subcontractors, including utility locators, heavy equipment operation, drillers, and hydrovac operators -Completing field work, including soil, soil vapour, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and biota sampling -Working with project managers to develop scopes, budgets, and schedules -Developing sitespecific health and safety plans and leading field programs adhering to the plans in order to mitigate or eliminate risks to yourself, your colleagues and subcontractors, as well as clients and members of the public -Actively participate in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team -Organizing field programs, including subcontractor agreements, scheduling, equipment resourcing, etc. -Supporting on applications under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations for regulatory instruments including Approvals in Principal and Certificate of Compliance

Requirements

• communication
• ground disturbance
• travel
• bc experience
• regulations
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Superior and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills -Safe execution of ground disturbance activities, such as borehole drilling, direct push investigations, and test pit and remedial excavations -Keen interest in working outdoors and have the ability and openness to travel for work assignments -Previous experience within British Columbia an asset -Ability to work with subcontractors and work independently -Demonstrated knowledge of the various provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines -A strong affinity for teamwork, working alongside intermediate and senior office and field staff is also essential for this position

About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

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