Environmental Scientist​/Engineer

We are SLR Consulting Americas, a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the US, and Latin America. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Environmental Scientist/Engineer, you will play an important role on our Land Quality and Remediation team.

Role Your passion for fieldwork, the outdoors, and the environment will see you executing and leading a variety of programs related to the assessment, monitoring, management, and remediation of contaminated sites. No two days will be the same as you lead and support different aspects of varied projects at a range of urban and remote sites including upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas facilities, commercial and industrial properties, and federal and municipal sites.

Your knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our team and will see you involved in the full life cycle of projects as you assist the project manager with budgeting, planning, coordinating, and executing projects, data analysis and reviews, and reporting. At SLR, your demonstrated initiative and can-do attitude will be rewarded with responsibilities and opportunities that will challenge you and provide significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Location:

Based out SLR’s Nanaimo or Victoria offices.

• Participating in all facets of environmental or contaminated site projects including Stage 1 and 2 PSIs, DSIs, remediation programs, and long-term environmental monitoring and maintenance of sites.
• Participating in fieldwork programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, and surface water, as well as decommissioning and remediation programs, and remediation system operation and maintenance, including the direct oversight of contractors.
• Assisting with the preparation of a variety of technical reports.
• Supporting project managers with project planning and coordination, reporting, and tracking schedules and budget.
• Assisting with technical and financial proposal preparation.
• Working independently and in small teams, including ability to work in remote locations and adapt to conditions/resources.
• Supporting other technical disciplines and exposure to technically varied and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with the project team.

Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• A diploma or degree from a technical college or university in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, ideally within British Columbia.
• Previous experience in contaminated sites investigation is a strong asset.
• Eligibility for, or progress toward, a professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., E.I.T., G.I.T.,
  
  A.Sc.T, P.Tech, C.E.T etc.).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a collaborative mindset.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle for travel to job sites/clients.
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