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    Environmental Scientist - Burnaby, Canada - AECOM

    AECOM
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    Full time
    Description
    Job Description

    AECOM is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join its team in either Burnaby or Victoria, BC. This is a Full-time role.

    The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

    • Coordinate field service subcontractors and fully supervise ground investigation works.
    • Performs standard scientific work requiring application of techniques and procedures.
    • Detects problems when using standardized procedures because of the condition of sample, difficulties with the equipment, etc.
    • Collect soil and groundwater samples/data during assessment and remedial action activities at various sites.
    • Coordinate with laboratories to secure appropriate analysis and in a timetable consistent with project requirements.
    • Consolidate and interpret field and analytical data into accurate and comprehensive conceptual site models within the context of BC and Federal policy.
    • Assist with the interpretation of data, including human health and ecological risk assessments to inform mitigation measures and remediation design.
    • Conducts specific phases of projects for more experienced scientists.
    • Proposes appropriate analytical methods and techniques. Assists in providing advice and consulting services within scope of scientific knowledge.
    • Draws conclusions and makes recommendations based on analysis.
    • Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
    • Works under general supervision.
    Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements:

    • B.Sc + 2 years of demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
    • Basic working knowledge of Environmental Risk Assessment.
    • Full Driving License.

    Preferred Qualifications :

    • MSc degree in Toxicology or Biology or Public Health or Environmental Chemistry and a strong undergraduate degree in a related science or engineering based subject
    • Ability and willingness to work outdoors in sometimes challenging conditions.
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable liaising with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors alike.
    • Flexible with working hours and locations, frequent travel within 1 – 2 hrs drive of home office, and occasionally further afield.
    • Ability and willingness to learn and rapidly master new tasks.
    • Strong research and report writing (including web-based research).
    • Strong numerate skills.
    • Excellent written and verbal skills (in English); fluency in other languages is an advantage.
    • Strong quality and time management.
    • Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work.
    • Understanding of contaminated land assessment and screening site data to establish lists of contaminants of potential concern.
    • Field experience collecting samples (soil, water, sediment, porewater, air, food).
    • Understanding of water quality.
    • Experience in conduct of human health and/or ecological risk assessment.
    • Some experience of working in a corporate environment (within or outside of environmental consultancy).
    • Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
    Additional Information
    • Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

    About AECOM

    AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

    Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

    You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

    You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

    AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

    Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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