Environmental Scientist/Engineer

SLR Consulting•Nanaimo, BC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SLR Consulting Americas, a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals, is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join their Land Quality and Remediation team. This role involves executing and leading programs for the assessment, monitoring, management, and remediation of contaminated sites. The position offers a variety of projects at urban and remote sites, including oil and gas facilities, commercial and industrial properties, and government sites. The successful candidate will be involved in the full project life cycle, assisting with budgeting, planning, coordination, execution, data analysis, and reporting. SLR emphasizes personal and professional growth for its employees.

Requirements

A diploma or degree from a technical college or university in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering.
A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, ideally within British Columbia.
Eligibility for, or progress toward, a professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., E.I.T., G.I.T., A.Sc.T, P.Tech, C.E.T etc.)
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a collaborative mindset.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle for travel to job sites/clients
Passion for fieldwork and availability to work away from home, potentially for up to 2 weeks at a time on occasion.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions and on active construction sites.
Ability to work for extended periods in different regions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in contaminated sites investigation is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Participating in all facets of environmental or contaminated site projects including Stage 1 and 2 PSIs, DSIs, remediation programs, and long-term environmental monitoring and maintenance of sites.
Participating in fieldwork programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, and surface water, as well as decommissioning and remediation programs, and remediation system operation and maintenance, including the direct oversight of contractors.
Assisting with the preparation of a variety of technical reports.
Supporting project managers with project planning and coordination, reporting, and tracking schedules and budget.
Assisting with technical and financial proposal preparation.
Working independently and in small teams, including ability to work in remote locations and adapt to conditions/resources.
Supporting other technical disciplines and exposure to technically varied and multi-disciplinary projects.
Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with the project team.