Environmental Scientist

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Environmental Scientist for their Fort St John, BC location. The role involves site inspections, groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, and supervision of drilling activities. Candidates should have relevant education, 0-3 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities for career development, competitive pay, and emphasizes health and safety. Fieldwork and travel throughout Western Canada are required.
Environmental Scientist

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location - Fort St John, BC

Your role within the team:
• Historical data review and subsequent site inspections.
• Groundwater monitoring and sampling.
• Hydraulic conductivity testing.
• Surface soil and water sampling.
• Soil vapour sampling.
• Supervision of drilling activities.
• Installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
• Supervision of remedial excavations.
• Photographic and written documentation of site activities.
• Communication with on-site personnel and Project Manager.
• Assist in communicating and building relationships with clients.
• Preparation of technical reports.
• Promoting Health and Safety programs and culture.
• Working as a team with other regions as opportunities arise.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:
• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:
• Diploma or Degree from a program with relevant subject matter. Eligibility for professional designation is considered an asset.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated technical skills in field activities related to Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) including groundwater monitoring and sampling techniques, various drilling techniques, soil sample collection and logging, soil vapour sampling, remedial excavations, spill response and quality assurance / quality control protocols.
• Candidates with experience primarily in the upstream oil and gas section are preferred, however, work in multiple settings, both geographically and industrially is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, high energy, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of understanding and appropriately applying prescribed safety and technical protocols.
• Willing to undertake field work year-round and travel throughout Western Canada, at times for extended periods (weeks).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Candidates must possess a Valid Class 5 Full driver’s license with a clean driving record.

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Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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