Junior Environmental Scientist

Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. • Saskatoon, SK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

To work as part of the MEMS Brownfield Assessment and Development (BAD) team in completing assessment, remediation and contaminant hydrogeology projects for clients in Canada. This role requires a combination of office and seasonal field work (approximately 70% field/30% office split) with requirements for travel and extended time in an office setting.

Requirements

• Directly applicable post secondary education /bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in environmental sciences with a preferred familiarity in an environmental consulting industry for minimum 2 years.
• Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional organization is required.
• Ability to meet the requirements of site access as dictated by our clients, this may include pre-access drug, alcohol, and fitness testing.
• Eligible to possess a valid, Class 5 Drivers license.
• Familiarity with the environmental site assessment process and environmental industry’s best practices.
• Understanding of the Saskatchewan Environmental Code and Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 Risk Assessment guidance documents and/or equivalent documents from other jurisdictions as required.
• Willingness to apply known principles in a different regulatory setting or framework.
• Understanding of the upstream and downstream oil & gas industry, and oil sands industry and commercial/industrial/brownfields environmental industry.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Be able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Ability to work either independently or as a part of a team interacting with other team members and contractors.
• Able to meet deadlines and complete work in a fast paced setting and with multiple functions.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail; task oriented.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent safety attitude.
• Good oral and electronic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completion of file reviews, site inspections and preparation of Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), regulatory applications and submissions for environmental aspects of our activities.
• Conduct literature searches and a thorough review, interpretation and summary of scientific literature to answer specific questions/problems.
• Engaging with the risk assessment team to develop and update appropriate conceptual site models for a range of projects including complex sites.
• Developing work plans and costs estimates for assessment and remediation projects.
• Technical writing and reporting on tasks undertaken.
• Planning, organizing and executing field programs (Groundwater, ESAs and/or remediation) under the guidance of senior staff.
• Working with contractors to implement ESA and remediation projects.
• Accurate tracking of projects (expenses, activities for deliverable and health and safety).
• File compilation, organization of field data, interpretation of laboratory results and report writing.
• Working with senior risk assessment BAD staff to develop appropriate risk-based site management strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including flex benefits for extended health care, dental care, vision, life insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, critical illness insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee share-ownership plan
• Group RRSP matching plans
• Employee wellness programs
• Flexible hours
• Career development planning
• Compensation for subscription and accreditation fees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level