Intermediate Environmental Scientist

Job Description Overview

The Environment division of AtkinsRéalis is a rapidly growing full-service consulting firm that is dedicated to responding to the changing needs of our clients. We are committed to technical excellence and provide solutions-driven environmental services to assist clients in planning, managing, and conducting their projects. Our growing organization is seeking like-minded individuals to join our Contaminated Site Assessment, Remediation and Reclamation team.

Individuals who join our team can expect to work closely with senior technical experts and professionals in a wide variety of fields, collaborating across regions and groups to provide the high-quality technical solutions that our clients expect, while receiving unparalleled mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities. The work environment is dynamic and flexible, offering a strong emphasis on health and safety and competitive compensation and benefits.

AtkinsRéalis Environment has one of the most experienced environmental and geosciences engineering consulting teams in Canada and is currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our Edmonton, AB team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a combination of field and office-based tasks, ranging from the execution of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, including groundwater monitoring and sampling and remedial excavations, to subcontractor supervision, project coordination, financial tracking, and report preparation.

Location – Edmonton, AB.

• Execution of environmental site assessments, including tasks such as groundwater monitoring and sampling, hydraulic conductivity testing, soil vapour sampling, supervision of drilling activities and soil sampling, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, and supervision of remedial excavations.
• Supervision and mentorship of junior professional staff involved in carrying out field programs, ensuring project requirements are communicated and health and safety protocols are adhered to.
• Supporting project managers to set and maintain project schedules and budgets, including project financial forecasting; making decisions with respect to overall technical execution of the project; liaise with technical specialists or other senior project managers to ensure the technical integrity of the project.
• Assisting in communicating planning activities and results of site assessment to stakeholders such as clients, property owners, responsible party, regulators, etc.
• Participation in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• Preparation of site assessment report(s) and facilitating data interpretation to meet regulatory and other requirements, identifying potential risk and scope of further action by appropriate stakeholders, if necessary.

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Geology, Agrology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field. Eligibility for professional designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience encompassing project execution, contractor supervision, and project coordination.
• Demonstrated technical skills in field activities related to Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), including groundwater monitoring and sampling techniques, various drilling techniques, soil sample collection and logging, soil vapour sampling, remedial excavations, spill response and quality assurance/quality control protocols.
• Willing to undertake year-round field work and travel throughout Western Canada, at times for extended periods (weeks).
• Ability to understand and appropriately apply safety procedures and technical field protocols.
• Candidates must possess a Valid Class 5 Full driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.