Junior Environmental Scientist / Engineer

• 1+ years of experience with contaminated site assessment and remediation field programs
• Post-secondary education in environmental science or engineering
• Based in Kamloops, B.C., with flexible work options available
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Close knit collaborative and engaged “One Team” environment
• Valid driver’s license required for travel to job sites/clients

We’re SLR, a global consulting firm delivering over 30 technical disciplines around the world to help our clients reach their environmental and sustainability goals. With over 25 years of experience, our ambition is to be recognized as a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions.

As our new Jr. Environmental Engineer / Scientist, you will play an important role with our current teams working on site assessment and remediation projects across the province of B.C.

You’ll work closely with senior team members, collecting environmental data to support PSI, DSI, and Remediation programs, as well as coordinating and managing basic field programs, remediation programs, and general due diligence works.

You’ll also work on the completion of environmental inspections and monitoring of construction projects for various clients and contractors throughout B.C., as well as take on technical report writing and client-facing work.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career with a strong team of coworkers eager to support your growth. If you’re ready to learn, contribute to important projects in meaningful ways, and are not afraid to get your hands dirty, we can’t wait to meet you.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in all facets of contaminated sites projects, including preliminary and detailed site investigations and remediation projects. This will include project coordination, field sampling, and reporting assistance.
• Conduct field programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, vapour and remediation system operation and maintenance while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Assist in the preparation of a variety of environmental summary reports, and work with other disciplines (i.e. hydrogeology, air quality, permitting and ecology) as needed.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of in-situ remediation systems, including data collection, performance monitoring, influent/effluent sampling, and associated technical summary reporting.
• Prepare environmental management or protection plans for civil construction projects, and complete environmental inspections of construction projects to verify compliance with environmental management or protection plans.

This is a unique opportunity to grow and develop with a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued.

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 benefits of working here. 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 plan and 3 weeks vacation
• Comprehensive benefit plan and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A caring and close-knit team culture, dedicated to supporting your work and keeping you connected

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in contaminated site assessment and remediation field programs preferred (e.g. soil, groundwater, and vapour sampling).
• Degree or Technical Diploma in environmental science, engineering or related studies.
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (A.Sc.T, E.I.T, G.I.T., or P.Eng., P.Geo preferred).
• Experience with various remedial techniques (i.e. excavation, biological treatment, in situ treatment, risk assessment co-op and internship experience recognized) including mechanical troubleshooting and process performance monitoring/evaluation.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for site assessment and remediation in British Columbia.
• Experience with Construction Environmental Management / Protection Plans and inspection (environmental monitoring) events.
• Knowledge and practical application of health & safety requirements unique to subsurface investigations and contaminated sites.
• Work well independently including ability to work alone in remote locations and adapt to conditions/resources following the guidance of more experienced personnel.

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.