Intermediate Environmental Scientist

About Us
At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

About Us
At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life
As an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist, in Fort St. John, British Columbia, you’ll be responsible for leading multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $50.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

Perform simple to complex contaminated site investigations, including drilling assessments, groundwater monitoring, remediation activities, and reclamation activities involving:

k-tests, elevation surveys, and sampling using a variety of methods (e.g., peristaltic pumps, hydra sleeves, bailers, etc.)

supervising a variety of drilling types in soil and bedrock (e.g., solid stem, hollow stem, and air rotary) and installing GW monitoring wells

supervising remedial excavations and trucking, confirmatory sampling, and operating remediation systems

supervising reclamation equipment and performing reclamation assessments on agricultural and crown land (e.g., Schedule B assessments)

Supervise and coordinate field contractors and equipment for a variety of projects

Prepare for ground disturbance including submitting BC 1 Calls, reviewing ground disturbance packages, and supervising line locators and hydrovacs

Collaborate with project managers and technical advisors and communicate project progress, execution, and scope changes

Support and mentor junior professionals and provide on-the-job training in the field and office

Learn, understand, and apply BC regulations related to assessment, remediation, and reclamation of oil and gas sites and ensure regulatory requirements are met as part of project execution

This role will require approximately 85% of time to be in the field

Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

Minimum 3 years of previous experience with assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects

A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or engineering

Exhibit a strong safety mindset

Self-motivated and possess strong communication skills

Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior professionals

Experience as a ground disturbance supervisor

Familiarity with spill response would be considered an asset

Eligibility for registration in or maintaining a good standing in a professional organization would be considered an asset

A valid and clean driver’s license with no restrictions

Work Environment and

Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions

Lifting 50 pounds several times a day

Sitting, standing, and walking

Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds

Works in an office environment when…