Environmental Scientist / Technician - Contract

Terrapex
is a Canadian, employee-owned company that provides specialized environmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and health and safety consulting services throughout Ontario. The firm has offices in Toronto, Hamilton, Oshawa, and Ottawa, with a multi-disciplinary team of consulting engineers, scientists, and technicians comprising more than 115 full‑time staff.

Terrapex has built its business upon its core values of integrity, technical excellence, respect, personal service, and safe and practical approaches. Terrapex’s dedicated and diverse team pride themselves on their reputation for quality work, which is reflected by the firm’s steady growth since its founding in 1995.

Duties and Responsibilities

Terrapex has an immediate, full-time contract opening in our Ottawa office for an Environmental Scientist or Environmental Technician to become part of our growing site investigation and remediation team. This role is expected to end in December.

Successful candidates will be involved in a variety of projects for the public and private sector. Work will include conducting Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments, undertaking facility decommissioning and soil and groundwater remediation programs, conducting environmental management programs (including air, water, and soil vapour sampling), and contributing to data interpretation/analysis and the preparation of technical reports.

All work assignments require wearing personal protective equipment in adhering to Company and Client Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level or early‑career candidate looking to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and employee‑focused engineering and science consultancy.

Candidates will need to have:

• an undergraduate degree or college diploma in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, or Engineering;

• a basic knowledge of earth science, geology, hydrogeology, and environmental chemistry;

• general experience with the MS Office suite of software such as Excel, Words, and Teams;

• a love of the outdoors and a willingness to work in a hands‑on environment;

• an ability to meet challenging deadlines; and,

• a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license (Class G), as the position involves some travel within Ontario.

Why Terrapex?

At Terrapex, we believe that a consulting career in engineering and applied sciences is more than just a job; it’s a passion. We also believe that quality work can make a difference, and that our employees should enjoy a fun, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, in balance with their personal lives.

If you share our enthusiasm for problem solving and providing realistic, pragmatic solutions to technical challenges, and are looking for a firm that will support your professional development and personal pursuit of excellence, then Terrapex is the place for you!

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@terrapex.com. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants upon request during the recruitment process. Terrapex does not make use of AI to screen employment applicants or to select individuals for invitation to an interview.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.