Environmental Technologist - ( 240001DT )

Description

Grounded in safety and quality, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with 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’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking for the newest members of our environmental services team in Coral Harbour, Nunavut to specifically support environmental monitoring, remediation, and permitting opportunities. This work includes supporting a large local project. If you are curious, a good communicator, and are interested in working in a fast-paced environment full of opportunities for field work and on the job learning in Nunavut, then we are looking for you!

Our Northern teams work closely together on environmental, remediation, civil construction, and engineering projects and are proud work closely with Inuit communities on almost every project. We are also proud to deliver work in the North through our Indigenous Partnerships Nunami Stantec Limited and K’alo-Stantec Limited.

In this role, you will work as part of our Environmental Services team in the completion of the Coral Harbour Remediation Project. Working closely with our senior technicians, scientists, and engineers, you will have opportunities for field work relating to science, engineering, and construction. There are also opportunities to participate in other environmental projects throughout Nunavut. This is an entry-level / seasonal position; however, there are many exciting opportunities for growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist project managers and team members including biologists, archaeologists, engineers, planners, and environmental scientists.

• Conduct desktop project-related research (e.g., historical data, regulations, literature reviews using a Stantec supplied computer).

• Complete applicable company and client required health & safety training and follow health & safety policies and procedures.

• Support environmental remediation projects.

• Support spill response projects with tasks including environmental monitoring.

• Conduct both active layer water/groundwater and surface water sampling, along with drilling programs, soil logging and sampling.

• Assist with onsite construction observation, contractor coordination, and daily inspection reports.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience living and/or working in Inuit communities with knowledge of local cultural and historical context in Canada is an asset.

• Willingness to learn new skills, have flexibility in undertaking work assignments and capable of handling varied assignments.

• Experience in the collection and reporting of field data is an asset .

• Able to work both effectively in a team atmosphere and independently as required.

• A willingness to travel throughout the North and work extended hours in remote locations and/or in a camp environment is an asset.

• Good driving record and valid driver’s license is an asset.

• Ability to speak and understand Inuktitut is an asset .

Education and Experience

• Current enrollment and/or completion of a technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in an environmental related field is an asset.

Stantec will provide role specific training, along with a laptop, cellphone, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Travel to and from each community and accommodation in the communities you are working in will be covered while working. There are no meal allowances when in camp, but there are on travel days, per the National Joint Council meal rates. Work schedules may vary depending on the commute required for the successful candidate to the Coral Harbour region.

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-Nunavut-Iqaluit

Organization : BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 27, 2024, 7:35:23 AM

Req ID: 240001DT

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans