Contaminated Sites Scientist - Calgary, Canada - Associated Engineering Group of Companies

Associated Engineering Group of Companies

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Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

We currently have an opening for an
Intermediate Contaminated Sites Scientist to join our team in
Calgary.

You have established your career in contaminated sites and have a desire to continue to learn and grow in a dynamic team environment.

You enjoy the challenge of working on many projects concurrently, working with the team to address complex problems, and demonstrate an aptitude for consulting.

You are competent completing both field sampling tasks and reporting, as well as project management. You are coachable and eager to advance and refine your skills as an environmental scientist. You are keen to continue to advance your career in consulting.

We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established company and offer many professional development and advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting.

You will fill an intermediate environmental scientist role in our contaminated sites assessment and remediation practice. You will work both independently and with other scientists, on a wide variety of field and office assignments. Travel, flexibility, and field work is required for this position.

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements.
Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, childcare benefit, and matching company pension program.
Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion
Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness including fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial companywide Olympics), lunchandlearns, and community support initiatives.

Responsibilities include the following:

Conducting soil, surface water, vapour and groundwater quality investigations, and summarizing laboratory results.
Providing field services for contaminated site investigations.
Completing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, including research and interviews.
Liaising with clients, laboratories, and contractors.
Preparing work plans, proposals, and technical reports for projects.
Contributing to business development, including proactive business development, leading, and assisting in proposal preparation.
Tracking project budgets. Managing small and largescale projects.

Job Requirements:

What you will bring:

Undergraduate degree or applied technical diploma in environmental science, hydrology, physical geography, earth science, chemistry, water resources, or equivalent areas of practice.
5+ years of postgraduation experience in contaminated sites.
Ability to work well under pressure, track progress on multiple tasks, manage logistics, and meet budgets and deadlines.
Committed team player.
Knowledge of the contaminated sites regulatory environment in Alberta, and experience with sampling protocols.
Registered or eligible for registration with a relevant professional body or equivalent Federal certification body, is an asset.
Excellent written and spoken communication, with proficiency in word processing, data analysis and data presentation.
Willingness to travel and work remotely, sometimes for extended periods.
Valid driver's licence.