Junior Environmental Scientist

Original job posting

Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation work, excess soils sampling, and hydrogeological field assessments, including infiltration testing and groundwater sampling. Prepare associated reports and documentation, support major infrastructure projects, and travel or work occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Job details

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Your future starts here. Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development. At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey. Job Description Our team is hiring a Junior Environmental Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will be expected to: Conduct Phase I/II ESAs and Remediations, both to CSA and O. Reg. 153/04 Standards; Conduct sampling and reporting associated with Excess Soils project (O.Reg. 406/19); Conduct fieldwork and reporting associated with Hydrogeological Assessments, including but not limited to infiltration testing, single-well response tests, and groundwater sampling; Perform fieldwork and reporting associated with major projects, including 'nation-builder' infrastructure jobs across the province; Travel and/or work nights and weekends occasionally, as required; and Perform other duties as may be required. Qualifications Post-secondary education in environmental science, engineering, biology, geoscience or a related field; Demonstrated competency in fieldwork execution. Knowledge of sampling protocols, groundwater assessment techniques, and infiltration testing considered an asset; Excellent technical report writing, note-taking, and documentation skills with attention to regulatory compliance; Valid driver's license and willingness to travel; Strong communication and coordination abilities; and Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in fast-paced environments. Additional Information Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates. This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application. At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation work, excess soils sampling, and hydrogeological field assessments, including infiltration testing and groundwater sampling. Prepare associated reports and documentation, support major infrastructure projects, and travel or work occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in environmental science, engineering, biology, geoscience, or a related field is required, along with demonstrated fieldwork competency. Candidates should have strong technical writing and documentation skills, a valid driver's license, willingness to travel, and the ability to communicate and work independently or with multidisciplinary teams.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Environmental Site Assessments
• Remediation
• Fieldwork
• Environmental Sampling
• Excess Soils Assessment
• Hydrogeological Assessments
• Infiltration Testing
• Groundwater Sampling
• Groundwater Assessment
• Technical Report Writing
• Note-Taking
• Regulatory Compliance
• Communication
• Coordination
• Teamwork
• Independent Work

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Engineering