Junior Environmental Scientist

Worley is hiring a Junior Environmental Scientist in Vancouver, BC. The role involves supporting environmental projects through data collection, fieldwork, and technical reporting. Responsibilities include assisting project managers, conducting field activities, ensuring safety compliance, and preparing reports. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, with 2-4 years of experience. The position requires strong organizational skills and effective communication.
Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently, secure and safeguard social license, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition.

We evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers’ decision-making. We assist with asset strategy and selection, business case preparation, concept and feasibility studies, technology evaluation, energy strategies, and asset operational excellence.

Purpose

As a Junior Environmental Scientist, you will play a key role in supporting environmental projects across a range of sectors, focusing on data collection, fieldwork, and contributing to technical reporting. Your work will support senior scientists and project managers to ensure that projects are completed with precision, safety compliance, and adherence to environmental regulations.

Responsibilities
• Assist Project Managers in the execution of environmental projects, performing assigned tasks efficiently using standard methods and techniques.
• Conduct fieldwork including drilling, excavation, multi-media sampling (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and vapour), and assist in monitoring and data collection.
• Track and report field activities—logging daily activities, overseeing subcontractors, and ensuring on-site safety supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and data management, ensuring all project documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with environmental standards.
• Support project coordination by managing the procurement of materials and coordinating contractor services.
• Promote Health, Safety, and Sustainability Plans to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of team members, clients, and the public.
• Participate in cross-disciplinary teams, offering technical support to other areas within the organization as required.
• Work independently or as part of a collaborative team environment to accomplish project goals and deadlines.
• Assist with project cost management and help ensure the timely execution of projects.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and advance in your career.
• Work flexible hours as required, including occasional travel, evening, and weekend work depending on project needs.

What You Will Bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualification Requirements:
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations at both provincial and federal levels.
• Experience in field-based environmental programs (including media sampling and site assessments).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficient in data analysis and technical report preparation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

Required

Education-Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
• University degree or technical diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of practical experience in environmental consulting or related fields.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel for fieldwork.

Preferred
• Working toward or holding a professional certification (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P. Ag) is an asset.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $58,140.00 to $85,500.00. Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Company

Worley Consulting

Primary Location

CAN-BC-Vancouver

Job

Environmental

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Employee

Job Level

Experienced

Job Posting

Apr 10, 2025

Unposting Date

May 11, 2025

Reporting Manager Title

Senior Associate Technical Consultant, Environmental Scientist