Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer - ( 240001D3 )

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’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents 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 currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our Environmental Services team in Nova Scotia. Your role will be to work as a key member of our Atlantic Environmental Services team, in a broad range of responsibilities relating to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, soil and groundwater remediation programs, environmental spill response, and hydrogeological investigations. The successful candidate will work within our Site Investigation, Remediation & Response practice area, in project teams across various sectors. We are seeking driven, exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individuals capable of working independently with a keen interest in the environmental field looking to advance their career in a globally progressive consulting firm. The position is based out of our Membertou (Sydney) office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Independently execute a variety of field programs including, but not limited to, site visits, test pitting, borehole drilling, monitoring well installation, soil vapor surveys, soil and groundwater remediation monitoring, surveying, and sampling of various media.

• Carry out office duties such as data management, analysis and interpretation, report preparation, and other general tasks.

• Analyze field and technical data, and author technical reports (Phase I, II or III environmental site assessment, monitoring reports, etc.).

• Lead and/or support the development of proposals, participate in business development activities, and participate in business community related activities

• Project management support tasks such as cost estimates, budget tracking, and status reports.

• Learn and follow standard operating procedures for work assigned, while continuing to develop skills.

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

• Evening and weekend work may be required.

• Candidates may also be requested to support other service areas depending on their interests and abilities (e.g. aquatics, hazardous building materials, air quality).

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Highly organized and self-motivated.

• Demonstrated ability to work alone or as part of a team.

• Show initiative in integrating creativity and innovation in all work tasks.

• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines.

• Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently, sometimes reporting to different individuals.

• Experience using environmental field equipment, GIS-related mobile data collection, reporting software.

• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure and within short timelines.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Be conscientious, organized, and disciplined.

• A willingness to travel and periodically work extended hours.

• Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar discipline or Diploma in applicable environmental discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in conducting field programs for environmental site assessment and/or remediation projects.

• Prior experience in an engineering or consulting environment is an asset.

This position will involve a combination of field and office work. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time. Fieldwork may include travel (road or air) and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Evening and weekend work may be required.

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 positively influence 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-Nova Scotia-Membertou

Organization : BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 24, 2024, 11:41:44 AM

Req ID: 240001D3

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