Intermediate Environmental Scientist

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 1000+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 20+ office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Intermediate Environmental Scientist, you will play an important role on our Land Quality and Remediation team in Winnipeg.

Role

In this position, you’ll provide technical support and expertise across Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), contaminated site investigations, remediation programs, reporting, data analysis, and environmental due diligence. Working alongside experienced project managers and senior technical professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to build your technical expertise while taking increasing ownership of projects and developing your project management skills.

You’ll work on a variety of projects across urban and remote sites, including upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas facilities, commercial and industrial properties, and federal and municipal sites. Your experience will be valuable in supporting high-quality project delivery and working collaboratively with clients, contractors, and SLR team members.

This role will provide opportunities to take ownership of technical tasks and project components, while receiving mentorship from senior professionals. As your experience grows, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility for project coordination, client communication, budgets, and project management.

This is a great opportunity for an environmental professional looking to take the next step in their career, strengthen their contaminated sites experience, and develop toward a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support all aspects of contaminated site projects, including Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments and remediation projects
• Plan and conduct field investigations, including soil, groundwater, and other environmental sampling
• Assist with the preparation of work plans, field programs, technical reports, and project deliverables
• Review, analyze, and interpret environmental data and laboratory results
• Support the development of remediation options analyses, remedial action plans, and remediation programs
• Assist with the coordination and execution of environmental investigation and remediation programs
• Prepare clear and technically sound reports and other client deliverables
• Support project managers with project scheduling, budgets, tracking, and general project coordination
• Communicate with clients, contractors, laboratories, and other project stakeholders as required
• Participate in site visits and work at both urban and remote locations as required
• Support junior staff with fieldwork, data collection, and technical deliverables while continuing to develop your own technical skills
• Follow and promote SLR’s health and safety requirements and demonstrate strong safety leadership in the field
• Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, and other business development activities as opportunities arise
• Develop project management and client relationship skills with the support and mentorship of senior SLR professionals

You’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment where your success will depend on your collaborative working style, consultative approach, technical skills, and willingness to take initiative. This position offers a strong opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and technically experienced team.

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 total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Mentorship and development opportunities with experienced environmental professionals
• Opportunities to develop project management and client-facing skills
• Exposure to a diverse range of contaminated site and remediation projects

Qualifications / Education / Memberships

• Minimum of a degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or a related environmental discipline
• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant experience in contaminated site investigation, environmental consulting, remediation, or related work
• Experience supporting or conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments is required; Phase III experience is an asset
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling and environmental field investigations
• Experience with environmental data review, analysis, interpretation, and technical reporting
• Experience working on contaminated sites and/or remediation projects
• Experience working in the energy sector is a significant asset
• Experience with contaminants of concern including hydrocarbons, salinity, and/or PFAS is an asset
• Familiarity with remediation techniques such as excavation, biological treatment, in-situ treatment/remediation, risk assessment, and reclamation is an asset
• Knowledge and practical application of health and safety requirements related to oil and gas facilities, construction sites, subsurface investigations, and contaminated sites
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, including working at remote locations and adapting to changing site conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., A.Sc.T., P.Tech., C.E.T., etc.) is preferred
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for occasional travel to job sites and client facilities

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 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.