Junior Project Scientist or Engineer-In-Training

Why join us?

This position is based out of our Environment & Geoscience (E&G) office in Fort St. John and reports to a Project Manager.  You will be responsible for supporting our local environment team on a variety of projects in the mining, oil and gas and forestry sectors.   The ideal candidate is a recent grad or junior professional.   Previous relevant experience would be an asset. 

E&G offers consulting services in the following areas:  land reclamation, environmental studies, environmental impact assessments and social impact assessments, habitat assessments and compensation, aquatic life assessments, air quality assessments and greenhouse gas emissions, carbon credits, sustainability, environmental management and planning, geographic information systems, contaminated sites, waste management, mining, water distribution and treatment, pollution control and rural development.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Conducting local and remote field work as directed on a diverse range of sites, with a focus on health & safety.  (May include the supervision of contractors)
• Communication with project managers, team leads and technical staff.
• Execution of field programs including groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil sampling, well installation.
• Calibration and operation of field instruments and equipment.
• Collection of field data and detailed documentation (e.g., field notes, site sketches, photographs).
• Submission of field data and preparation of summaries for project managers

What will you contribute?

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous environmental or consulting work experience is preferred.
• As the position will involve field work, the candidate must be willing to work in varying climatic conditions and be willing to travel to remote locations and work away from home for extended periods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's license.

What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:

• At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes

• Competitive salary

• Motivational financial package & flexible benefits

• Defined contribution pension plan in which SNC-Lavalin contributes

• Work equipment provided according to the season (boot, bib, helmet, gloves, etc.);

• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 3 weeks of vacation time

• Learning and Development programs, training, career opportunities

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