Environmental Scientist​/Engineer

Role

As our new Environmental Scientist / Engineer, you will play an important role on our Land Quality and Remediation team in Vancouver.

In this role, you will be responsible for 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 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, as well as 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.

• Contributing to a positive team environment and safety by communicating clearly and proactively.
• Participating in all facets of environmental or contaminated site projects including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation and reclamation programs, regulatory applications, and long-term environmental monitoring of sites.
• Assist with project coordination, logistics, and health & safety initiatives.
• Support project scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and execution.
• Assist liaison with clients and regulatory representatives.
• Effectively mentor junior staff while at the same time being mentored by more senior professionals.
• On occasion, lead fieldwork programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, and surface water, as well as environmental drilling, monitoring well installations, and remediation programs.
• Maintaining effective, open, and honest communications with co-workers, supervisors, and work-related contacts.

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
• The salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• 4+ years of experience in contaminated site assessment including leading fieldwork programs for Phase I/II environmental site assessments, soil, groundwater and vapour sampling, environmental drilling, and remediation programs.
• Experience leading environmental monitoring programs would be considered a significant asset.
• Knowledge and practical application of health & safety requirements unique to subsurface investigations at contaminated sites, industrial sites, and construction sites. A commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams, including in remote locations and varied field conditions on occasion.
• Comfortable with occasional field work.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations applicable in BC (CSR, CCME).
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., E.I.T., G.I.T.,
  
  C.Tech., P.Tech, C.E.T., etc.) would be an asset.
• Valid driver’s license for travel to job sites.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2

SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.