Environmental Field Scientist/EIT

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 are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. 

Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We have an immediate opportunity for an Intermediate Field Scientist or Engineer (Site Investigation, Remediation & Risk Assessment) to join our dynamic Environmental Services team in British Columbia.

As a key member of our Site Investigation, Remediation & Response team, you will gain valuable technical knowledge and hands-on field experience while contributing to a broader range of projects across Environmental Services. Working alongside intermediate and senior-level staff, you will be responsible for collecting accurate and reliable field data, coordinating and providing direction to contractors, and collaborating with project management to ensure project requirements and client expectations are met.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Developing site-specific health and safety plans and leading field programs adhering to the plans in order to mitigate or eliminate risks to yourself, your colleagues and subcontractors, as well as clients and members of the public
• Field implementation of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSI investigations, and remediation projects for a wide range of sectors including provincial and federal agencies, ports and harbours, transportation, commercial, and industrial 
• Completing field work, including soil, soil vapour, sediment, groundwater and surface water sampling
• Preparing high quality and detailed field notes, and meeting data quality objectives on every project
• Supervising subcontractors, including utility locators, heavy equipment operation, drillers, and hydrovac operators
• Safe execution of ground disturbance activities, such as borehole drilling, direct push investigations, and test pit and remedial excavations
• Supporting on applications under the BC Contaminated Sites Regulations for regulatory instruments including Approvals in Principal and Certificates of Compliance
• Managing and interpreting field data
• Technical authoring of Phase I, II, III ESAs, Stage 1 PSI and Stage 2 PSI/DSI investigations, and risk assessments
• Use specialized field equipment and software
• Work with leadership to continually assess the direction of the practice through technical initiatives 
• Collaborating across disciplines including Indoor Environments, Environmental Assessment disciplines, Geotechnical, Atmospheric Sciences, and Water Resources across Stantec Canada offices
• Actively participating in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team
• Working with project managers to develop scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Organizing field programs, including subcontractor agreements, scheduling, equipment resourcing, etc.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

•  Minimum of 4 years of related contaminated sites consulting experience, delivering outstanding technical solutions on projects, ideally within British Columbia
• A strong affinity for teamwork, working alongside intermediate and senior office and field staff is also essential for this position
• Superior and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Keen interest in working outdoors and have the ability and openness to travel for work assignments 
• Ability to work with sub-contractors and work independently
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines

Education and Experience

A diploma from a technical college or university or a degree (Bachelor or Master's) in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology or Engineering.  

Possession of or eligibility for a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., etc.) is considered an asset. 

Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) and be willing to travel within BC and Canada to remote locations as required. Comfortable driving long distances, remote roads, and in variable conditions. 

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible

Pay Range 2: Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$65,700.00 - $95,300.00 Annually

Pay Range 3: Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$69,600.00 - $101,000.00 Annually