Contaminated Sites Scientist (Intermediate)
Associated Engineering Group of Companies
Location
Whitehorse, YT | Canada
Job description
Job Description:
We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Contaminated Sites Scientist to join our team in Whitehorse .
You have environmental consulting experience in contaminated site assessments and an understanding of the regulatory environment in the Yukon. You want to work in a dynamic team environment and actively contribute to a variety of interesting and challenging projects.
What we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, childcare benefit, and matching company pension program.
- Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion
- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
- Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness including fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Field surveys and travel to remote locations.
- Writing work plans and proposals, technical reports, and communications for non-technical audiences.
- Soil, surface water, vapour and groundwater quality investigations.
- Data management, analysis and reporting
- Collaborating with a dynamic team of environmental scientists and engineers across various geographies.
- Building professional relationships with clients and regulators.
Job Requirements:
What you will bring:
- Undergraduate degree in an environmental discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science, geography, earth science, or soil/reclamation science).
- 5+ years' experience with contaminated sites science.
- Excellent written and spoken communication.
- Proficiency with software for word processing, data management, and presentations.
- Ability to work well under pressure, track progress on multiple tasks, and meet deadlines within a team environment.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards for the practice.
- Valid driver's licence.
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