Junior Environmental Scientist
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
Location – Edmonton, AB
The Environment division of AtkinsRéalis is a rapidly growing full-service consulting firm that is dedicated to responding to the changing needs of our clients. We are committed to technical excellence and provide solutions-driven environmental services to assist clients in planning, managing, and conducting their projects. Our growing organization is seeking like-minded individuals to join our Contaminated Site Assessment, Remediation and Reclamation team.
Individuals who join our team can expect to work closely with senior technical experts and professionals in a wide variety of fields, collaborating across regions and groups to provide the high-quality technical solutions that our clients expect, while receiving unparalleled mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities. The work environment is dynamic and flexible, offering a strong emphasis on health and safety and competitive compensation and benefits.
AtkinsRéalis Environment has one of the most experienced environmental and geosciences engineering consulting teams in Canada and is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to join our Edmonton or Calgary, AB team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with and learning to complete 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 subcontractor supervision and report preparation for peer review.
Your role within the team:
Assistance with/completion of:
- Historical data review and subsequent site inspections.
- Groundwater monitoring and sampling.
- Surface water, soil, and soil vapour sampling.
- Environmental drilling activities.
- Remedial excavations.
- Photographic and written documentation of site activities.
- Communication with on-site personnel and Project Manager.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate:
- Diploma or Degree from a program with relevant subject matter.
- Field of study: Engineering, Geology, Agrology, Biology or Environmental Sciences.
- 0 to 2 years of work experience.
- A general understanding of groundwater monitoring and sampling techniques, soil descriptions and terminology, and quality assurance / quality control is considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, high energy, strong organizational and time management skills.
- Capable of understanding and appropriately applying prescribed safety and technical protocols.
- 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.
- Candidates must possess a Valid Class 5 Full driver’s license with a clean driving record.
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Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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