Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity 

Stantec is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our Real Estate and Remediation team. This position will primarily be responsible for writing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments but will also manage data and write other environmental reports, including Phase II Site Assessments and Response Action Plans. This position will also include preparing site-specific health and safety plans, conducting field work, site reconnaissance audits, collecting soil/water/soil vapor samples for investigation and remediation oversight and documentation. 

We see our employees as our greatest strength and offer competitive pay and full-benefits. In this role you will work alongside the best in the industry to grow and enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities  Prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Attend project specific kick-off meetings. Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents. Completing work in a safe manner. Review, communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented. Oversee and conduct soil, groundwater, and soil vapor investigations and monitoring. Observe, oversee and document environmental cleanup activities. Complete site evaluations and prepare Investigation and Cleanup reports. Conduct fieldwork, including travel, when necessary Collect and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance. Compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting/reporting subsurface investigation data. Understanding of engineering plans and specifications. Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management. Control project tasks cost, schedule, and quality of work. Your Capabilities and Credentials  Growth mindset. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members. Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines.  Ability to travel as required for proposal and project needs. Possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands. Education and Experience  Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related field. 40-Hr HAZWOPER training (preferred, but not required). 1-3 years of experience. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs. Geologic logging and field bore log preparation.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and do repetitive work such as lifting bending standing for long periods of time.  Must be able to lift approximately 25 lbs and operate tools such as hammer drills, hand augers, and other field equipment safely. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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