Environmental Scientist - Oakville, Canada - Parsons

Parsons

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Oakville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.

Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented
Environmental Scientist to join our team In this role you will get to
work closely with a variety of professionals on multiple projects across a wide range of public and private sector clients.

What You'll Be Doing:

This is primarily a field-based role where you will execute projects including, but not limited to, the collection of environmental data to support environmental site assessments (Monitoring programs, Phase I and Phase II ESAs), remediation programs, and infrastructure redevelopment projects.

There may also be opportunities to assist with project set-up and coordination as well as reporting, data analysis and general due diligence activities that support the team's delivery of high-quality work to our clients

Your key responsibilities include:

Complete monitoring and groundwater sampling programs utilizing a wide variety of field equipment.
Soil and sediment sample recovery, field testing, and documentation during drilling, test pitting and excavation activities.
Maintain excellent field notes, including safety forms, project field reports, and laboratory chainofcustody forms.
Supervise subcontractors associated with the various field program.
Operation of various types of field monitoring equipment (e.g. GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, etc.).
Work closely with project coordinators/managers, using your interpersonal and organizational skills, to communicate project data findings and timelines to ensure projects are completed on time and budget.
Always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and on all projects.
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in earth sciences, civil, environmental, chemical, geological engineering or similar programs
3+ years of applicable field experience as a field technician supporting environmental assessment / remediation and/or infrastructure redevelopment projects including experience with supervising drilling, collecting and logging soil samples, collecting groundwater and surface water samples, and overseeing remediation.
Academic and practical experience with soil classification
Valid driver's license and access to personal vehicle
Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to operate selfsufficiently and safely in the field
This work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities so willingness to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions should be expected
The ability to work on outoftown assignments for extended periods of time.

- oral communications skills and ability to operate self-sufficiently in the field

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Experience with Designated and Hazardous Substance Surveys
Have the relevant education and desire to obtain a Professional Designation such as a professional engineer or geologist in Ontario
Additional broad environmental experience such as construction monitoring and oversight, air and noise assessments, and asbestos sampling and abatement monitoring
Experience with Excess Soils management

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

A full-service engineering and construction firm, we work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure.

We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/med