Junior Environmental Scientist or EIT

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Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment

Your Opportunity
Stantec is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist or EIT to join our Site Investigation, Remediation & Response (SIR) team in British Columbia. This is an exceptional opportunity for an early career professional who wants hands on field experience, exposure to real world contaminated sites projects, and the chance to grow alongside experienced practitioners in a highly respected consulting environment.

In this role, you’ll be directly involved in site investigations and remediation programs across a broad range of sectors, including provincial and federal agencies, ports and harbours, transportation infrastructure, and industrial and commercial developments.

You’ll work closely with intermediate and senior staff in both the field and office, gaining practical experience while building the technical foundation needed for a successful career in contaminated sites practice. From day one, you’ll be trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported through mentorship, collaboration, and on‑the‑job learning.

This role is well suited to someone who:

Enjoys working outdoors in dynamic environments

Is eager to learn and take initiative

Values teamwork and safety

Wants to build long‑term technical depth in environmental consulting

Your

Key Responsibilities
As part of the SIR team, your work will include a diverse mix of field and office responsibilities, such as:

Supporting and implementing Phase I, II, and III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI, Stage 2 PSI/DSI, and remediation programs

Conducting soil, soil vapour, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling

Developing site‑specific health and safety plans and helping lead field programs with safety as the top priority

Producing clear, accurate field notes and documentation that meet data quality objectives

Supervising and coordinating with subcontractors (e.g., drillers, hydrovac operators, utility locators, heavy equipment operators)

Assisting with BC Contaminated Sites Regulation applications, including Approvals in Principle and Certificates of Compliance

Managing and organizing field data using specialized equipment and software

Supporting project managers with scopes, budgets, schedules, and field logistics

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Stantec Canada, including geotechnical, water resources, atmospheric sciences, and indoor environments groups

Actively contributing to—and strengthening—a strong health and safety culture

You’ll be exposed to a wide range of site conditions, regulatory frameworks, and technical challenges—accelerating your learning curve and professional development.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
You’re an enthusiastic early‑career environmental professional who’s ready to learn, contribute, and grow. You bring curiosity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic to everything you do.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within British Columbia

Previous experience in contaminated sites investigation (a strong asset)

A collaborative mindset and comfort working with senior and intermediate staff

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A genuine interest in field work, with flexibility to travel for assignments

The ability to work independently and confidently with subcontractors

An understanding of provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines

Eligibility for, or progress toward, a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag.) is considered an asset

Education and Experience

A diploma or degree from a technical college or university in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering

Previous experience in contaminated sites…