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Environmental Scientist

Job in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Dillon Consulting Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer, Geology / Geoscience
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you someone with strong technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation in a flexible work environment, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast‑paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity
Dillon is a well established, employee‑owned professional consulting firm operating across Canada and internationally. We provide a wide range of consulting and design services related to the infrastructure, real estate, resource, industrial and government sectors in Canada and abroad. We are currently seeking candidates to fill an existing vacancy for the position of  Environmental Scientist  within our  Contaminant Remediation Group .

At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices:  Saint John, Moncton, Halifax, St. John’s, Fredericton and Sydney .

Responsibilities

Manage environmental projects including site assessment and remediation, risk assessment and risk management, and regulatory compliance monitoring

Provide technical and professional leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams including engineers, scientists and technologists

Design remediation programs or risk management measures for impacted soil, groundwater and soil vapour at contaminated sites

Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub‑consultants, and subcontractors

Contribute to the development and coordination of client relationships and business growth

Contribute to client/revenue acquisition and internal team growth to deliver the business

Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation and presentations

Business travel upon request

Learning & Development

Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development

Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring

Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

A degree in civil or environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology or environmental science, preferably at the master’s level

Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or geoscientist, or eligible to be licensed within 6 months

Experience with a range of client types preferred (e.g., federal government departments, private industrial clients, municipalities, first nations)

Proven Project Management experience

Minimum of 15 years’ relevant work experience

Valid driver’s license

Experience

Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining excellent client relationships

Proficient in the completion of one or more of: groundwater resource evaluation, protection and management; phased site assessments; solid understanding of contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface and the development of conceptual site model; remedial options analysis and evaluation; remedial action plan development and/or design; preparation of detailed designs, cost estimates and tender packages for remediation projects; design and implementation of compliance monitoring plans

Demonstrated track record of successfully managing environmental projects

Demonstrated track record of successfully mentoring and developing more junior staff

Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, codes and standards

Strong report writing, communication, organization and interpersonal skills

Why choose Dillon
Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

Core values

Achievement: do the work to hit the target

Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing

Creativity: discover new possibilities

Courage: do the things that matter, especially when…
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