Environmental Field Scientist - Environmental Technologist

Position

Environmental Field Scientist / Environmental Technologist

Kitimat, British Columbia.

AtkinsRéalis’s Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large‑scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit‑to‑port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The Tailings, Water and Environment team is looking for an Environmental Field Scientist / Environmental Technologist to join the AtkinsRéalis in Northwest, BC.

Your role Living and working out of Kitimat, BC, you will:

• Conduct environmental field programs including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, waste, and vapour sampling, as well as compliance, stormwater, and leachate monitoring.
• Calibrate equipment and collect, log, and manage data in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including detailed field notes and photo documentation.
• Support and oversee soil investigation and remediation programs, including in situ/ex situ testing, waste tracking, and contributing to factual and interpretive reporting.
• Coordinate field logistics including equipment, PPE, consumables, and laboratory submissions; maintain field inventory and a home office setup.
• Manage fieldwork execution by organizing schedules, tracking time, maintaining a company vehicle, and supporting project managers to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Participate in project planning and execution, including kickoff meetings, adapting to new challenges, and contributing to regional growth opportunities.
• Ensure health and safety compliance by preparing and following safety plans, leading or attending daily safety meetings, and completing required safety documentation (e.g., Step Back forms).

• A diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, geology, soil science, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in environmental site assessment and remediation.
• A focus on mining and/or metallurgical facilities (or equivalent experience) would be an asset.
• Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional body (EGBC, BC Institute of Agrologists, Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, etc.).
• Ability to lift/carry field equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable working independently in remote field settings, with the ability to travel throughout northwest BC, including occasional overnight stays.
• Experience in technical report writing, ability to draft high quality reports under guidance is an asset.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $80,700 - $95,000 annually (only applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in the offers.

Competitive compensation, employee recognition, flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs, opportunities for training and professional development, hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce.