Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Vancouver, Canada - Vertex Resource Group

Vertex Resource Group

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VERSATILITY. EXPERTISE.

With these two words, Vertex makes the promise that we will always be versatile in developing solutions to our clients' unique needs and that we will always demonstrate expertise in our designated fields.

Since 1962, Vertex has been a leading North American provider of environmental services. With over 50 years of expertise, Vertex helps clients achieve their development goals through our versatile suite of services.

From the initial site selection, consultation and regulatory approval, through the construction, operation and maintenance phases, to conclusion and environmental cleanup, Vertex offers a diverse range of services throughout the life cycle of our clients' projects.

OVERVIEW

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma or higher education related to environmental sciences, biology or other related discipline.
Currently possesses a professional designation (or in training designation) applicable for conducting professional sign off in British Columbia.
Minimum 4 to 7 years of environmental work experience with experience in:
Phase I and Phase II program execution
Remediation
Reclamation
Groundwater monitoring
Spill response
Detailed Site Assessments
Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections
Preparing reclamation closure reports for submission in British Columbia
Project management experience is an asset cost estimates, scheduling, budget tracking client interactions and communications.
Experience in executing upstream environmental assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects.
Willingness to work in the field for extended periods of time; willingness to travel within Western Canada as required
Excellent communication and technical reporting skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Working knowledge of contaminated sites and reclamation regulations in British Columbia
Hydrogeology background a strong asset
Experience with developing assessment, remediation or reclamation cost estimates is an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Spend up to 80% of work hours performing technical field activities on environmental projects.
Environmental Assessments (Phase I and II)
Remediation
Reclamation
Spill response
Groundwater monitoring
Detailed Site Assessments
Vegetation management/reclamation site inspections
Regulatory submissions
Responsible for project coordination, cost control and project scoping to ensure effectively versatile solutions are developed to meet client's regulatory needs and budgets;
Responsible for both field and office execution of environmental projects with an emphasis on field work
Active stewardship of Vertex and client safety programs is expected.
Responsible to build relationships within Vertex, with regulators and clients to effectively develop and manage projects within the environmental business unit.
Mentor and coach junior environmental staff

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