Environmental Scientist/Technician

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity We are seeking an Environmental Scientist/Technician to join our growing Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in Yellowknife, NT. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of and lead the execution of site investigation and remediation field projects in the Northwest Territories, as well as the occasional travel across Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Under the leadership of outstanding project managers, this opportunity allows you to be a part of a cohesive and highly skilled team of environmental professionals. Your Key Responsibilities * Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health and Safety Program. * Create and lead a positive safety culture on all projects. * Work with Project Managers and intermediate staff to coordinate field scopes of work with Stantec staff and subcontractors. * Complete SIR field tasks including but not limited to, Phase I ESA site visits, soil sampling, groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil vapour sampling, aquifer conductivity testing, and elevation surveying. * Confidently oversee SIR field activities, including but not limited to, drilling and monitoring well installation, remedial excavations, and other construction tasks. * Provide training and mentoring to more junior staff as field lead. * Write technical reports including data analysis and interpretation within NWT Tier 1 and Tier 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines. * Collaborate with site supervisors and subcontractors to efficiently execute SIR field programs. * Perform data analysis for inclusion in reports. The successful candidate must reside in Yellowknife, NT or be willing to relocate to Yellowknife, NT. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Lead the execution of site investigation and remediation field projects, including sampling and monitoring activities. Write technical reports and perform data analysis in compliance with NWT remediation guidelines.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or diploma in environmental science, engineering, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Must be able to travel to remote locations and work in outdoor environments for extended periods.

• Health Plans • Dental Plans • Vision Plans • Wellness Program • Health Care Spending Account • Wellness Spending Account • Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Group Tax-Free Savings Account • Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Short-Term Disability Plans • Long-Term Disability Plans • Emergency Travel Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • Professional Membership Fee Coverage • Paid Time Off

• Data analysisPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Site Investigation
• Remediation
• Soil Sampling
• Groundwater Monitoring
• Soil Vapour Sampling
• Aquifer Conductivity Testing
• Elevation Surveying
• Technical Report Writing
• Data Analysis
• Project Coordination
• Health and Safety Leadership
• MS Office

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Consulting

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week