Environmental Scientist/Engineer

SLR is looking for anEnvironmental Scientist/Engineer or Hydrogeologistto join our dynamic and experienced team of environmental specialists. SLR offers:

• An opportunity for innovative, cutting-edge work in a close-knit collaborative and engaged “One Team” environment
• Challenging career opportunities, along with personal and professional advancement
• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in engineering or geosciences preferred
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., E.I.T., G.I.T., A.Sc.T preferred)

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 300+ team of environmental/regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. SLR (Canada) is a leading consulting firm delivering over 30 technical disciplines helping our clients reach their environmental and sustainability goals. With over 25 years of experience, our ambition is to be recognized leader in environmental and advisory solutions.

As a member of our Whitehorse land quality and remediation team, you will join a dynamic and experienced team of environmental specialists, working together to achieve success. You’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your personal success will depend on your collaborative working style, your client-centric mindset, and your superb technical skills.

You will also:

• Help develop and oversee the collection of information by junior scientists and hydrogeologists
• Analyze and interpret environmental data and prepare contaminated site reports for submission to clients and regulators
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings and interpretations with various scientific, planning, and engineering disciplines
• Help manage projects and ensure successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfaction
• Prepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line, business sector, and client business development plans
• Liaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service delivery
• Mentor junior staff and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunities

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many reasons why they stick around. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive compensation and vacation plan
• Comprehensive benefit plan and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm)
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar consulting role in the environmental services industry
• Broad knowledge of environmental site assessment and/or risk assessment and/or hydrogeology and/or site remediation
• Working knowledge of territorial, local, and industry specific regulations and guidelines
• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in engineering or geosciences preferred
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., E.I.T., G.I.T., A.Sc.T preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for travel to job sites/clients, respective of current Covid-19 protocols

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

If we can make the recruitment process easier through accommodation, please contact a member of the People team at canadacareers@slrconsulting.com.