Environmental Field Specialist - Contaminated Sites

Keystone Environmental is a rapidly growing environmental consulting firm based in Burnaby, BC. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Small & Medium Employers for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work (2024, 2025, and 2026), we are known for valuing practical expertise, technical integrity, and people who take pride in doing the work right
-on site.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer or Scientist who wants to continue working in a field-based role within contaminated sites consulting. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy being on site, leading investigations, applying sound technical judgment in real time, and mentoring junior staff - without being pulled away into a desk-only role.

As a senior field practitioner within our Contaminated Sites Field Services group, you will act as the field lead on complex and challenging investigations
, serving as Keystone’s technical representative on site.

You will:

• Lead and oversee Stage 1 & 2 PSIs, DSIs, remedial action planning, and remediation programs
• Exercise independent, defensible decision-making in the field
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentor junior field staff
• Represent Keystone with professionalism and credibility during site work and client interactions
• Contribute directly to Keystone’s Field Services Training Program
  , helping shape the next generation of field professionals

This role is designed for individuals who value technical excellence, field autonomy, and practical problem-solving
, and who want to continue building their career in the field
, not away from it.

You are a field-experienced environmental professional with:

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience with field data collection, interpretation, and reporting
• In-depth knowledge of BC environmental legislation, contaminated sites regulations, codes, and standards
• A strong commitment to quality, safety, and technical rigor
• Solid understanding of contaminant fate and transport

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on contaminated sites field experience (more experience welcomed)
• Registered or eligible for registration as P.Eng., P.Geo., or P.Ag.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites throughout BC

• Field-centric roles that respect and reward technical expertise
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A supportive, collaborative culture that values mentorship and growth
• Opportunities to stay technically sharp while contributing to meaningful projects across BC

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.