Senior Environmental Scientist - Remediation Services

Pinchin is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist for its St. Catharines, ON office. The role involves conducting environmental assessments, managing remediation activities, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, 3-5 years of experience, and familiarity with Ontario regulations. The position offers career advancement opportunities and benefits including training programs, competitive salaries, vacation, and wellness accounts.
Senior Environmental Scientist

Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation

St. Catherine's, ON

Do you have a desire to learn and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative work environment?

We’re looking for a bright and motivated individual, someone who is ready to contribute to our growth. As the ideal candidate, you are excited to join our project team to help our clients make informed decisions regarding property acquisitions, re-development, and contaminated sites management. In this role you will learn about the business, build your own professional network and work closely with senior professionals in the industry. Every day will enhance your knowledge, skills, and passion for what you do.

The Senior Environmental Scientist position is ideal for someone looking for career advancement and professional growth, including an opportunity to develop into a Project Manager role. The ideal candidate will be familiar with relevant Ontario regulations and have at least 3-5 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry.

A Day in the life of Senior Environmental Scientist
• Perform Phase I/One and II/Two Environmental Site Assessments including soil, groundwater and soil vapor sampling in support of municipal redevelopment approvals and Record of Site Condition filings.
• Monitor underground storage tank removal programs and other remediation activities.
• Assist in the training and mentorship of junior/intermediate project technologists.
• Prepare and edit technical reports, including the development of conceptual site models.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and other potentially involved stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships.

What You Bring To The Pinchin Team
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering and/or Diploma in Environmental Science.
• 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in Ontario
• Professional designation, such as P. Eng., P. Geo., C.E.T. etc. (or working towards) is considered an asset.
• Excellent writing, editing, technical and organizational skills along with the ability to problem solve
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario Regulation 153/04
• Experience with Excess Soils work under Ontario Regulation 406/19
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Availability to travel for work when required.
• Availability to work outside core business hours.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance & personal vehicle is required (work related travel expenses will be compensated)

What’s In It For You

Of course, we offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Pinchin stand out from the crowd? Above all else, we care about our employees and the world around us! Our employees enjoy tailored training, mentoring and career development programs. We have opportunities for community involvement including many environmental initiatives, a casual dress code, paid personal days, three weeks’ paid vacation to start, reimbursement for association membership dues, wellness spending account through corporate insurance, social activities, team building events, corporate hotel rates and much more! All of this and more in an inclusive, dynamic work environment! Take a look to see all Pinchin has to offer: Pinchin Benefits

Please note that our recruitment process may involve online testing, depending on the position. As an employee of Pinchin, you will be required by our clients to undergo security clearances and, periodically, drug and alcohol testing in order to gain access to certain job sites. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, selected candidates for operations positions will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to meet client vaccination mandate requirements.
• No agency phone calls please**

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you’re ready to build on your technical and project management skills, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your career growth. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on integrity, respect, social responsibility and a passion for learning.

About Us

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada and the US. We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

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