Why join us?
SNC-Lavalin Environment & Geoscience offers consulting services in the following areas: Site Assessment and Remediation, Impact Assessment and Community Engagement, Highways and Bridges, Geoenvironment and Materials, Hydrogeology, Water Resources and Risk Assessment, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sustainability, Environmental Management and Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Rural Development, Waste Management.
SNC-Lavalin is seeking a career oriented Intermediate Environmental Scientist with experience leading assessment and remediation projects. This position will report to our Edmonton, Alberta office.
This position will be responsible for completing fundamental tasks related to Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, including groundwater monitoring and sampling, remedial excavations, and spill response. Other technical responsibilities may include project coordination, subcontractor supervision, cost tracking and report preparation for peer review.
How will you contribute to the team?
Historical data review and subsequent site inspections
Groundwater monitoring and sampling
Hydraulic conductivity testing
Surface soil and water sampling
Soil vapour sampling
Supervision of drilling activities
Installation of groundwater monitoring wells
Supervision of remedial excavations
Photographic and written documentation of site activities
Communication with on-site personnel and Project Manager
Assist in communicating and building relationships with clients
Promoting Health and Safety programs and culture
Working as a team with other regions as opportunities arise
What will you contribute?
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, or Sciences with eligibility for professional designation
Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience encompassing project coordination and project execution, and contractor supervision with emphasis in the areas of contaminated site assessment, groundwater monitoring and sampling and remediation
Candidates with experience working in multiple settings, both geographically and industrially (e.g., upstream, midstream, and downstream for the oil and gas sector, as well as others) are preferred
Demonstrated technical skills in field activities related to Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) including groundwater monitoring and sampling techniques, various drilling techniques, soil sample collection and logging, soil vapour sampling, remedial excavations, spill response and quality assurance / quality control protocols
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
Self-motivated, high energy, strong organizational and time management skills
Willing to undertake field work year-round and travel throughout Western Canada, at times for extended periods (weeks)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Capable of understanding and appropriately applying prescribed safety and technical protocols
Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Full driver’s license with a clean driving record
What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:
Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
Competitive salary
Flexible benefits
Defined contribution pension plan in which SNC-Lavalin contributes
Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities
A safe and healthy work environment
Local Candidates will be preferred and no relocation package will be offered.
While SNC-Lavalin would like to thank all those that apply, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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