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    Early Career Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Kelowna, Canada - SLR

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    • Post-secondary education in environmental, geoscience, or engineering related field
    • Ideally, a minimum of one year of hands-on experience with contaminated site assessment and remediation field programs
    • Work in a collaborative and engaged "One Team" environment
    • Significant opportunities for personal and professional advancement through exposure to varied and technically challenging work including multi-disciplinary projects and mentorship from a variety of senior technical experts

    We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 550+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 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 Early Career Environmental Scientist/Engineer, you will play an important role on our Land Quality and Remediation team in Kelowna.

    Job Description Role

    Your passion for fieldwork and the environment will see you executing and leading a variety of programs related to the assessment, monitoring, management, and remediation of contaminated sites.

    You will support, and may eventually lead, different aspects of varied projects at a range of urban and remote sites including upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas facilities, commercial and industrial properties, and federal and municipal owned sites.

    Your knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our team and will see you involved in the full life cycle of projects as you assist project managers with budgeting, planning, coordinating, and executing projects, data analysis and reviews, and reporting.

    At SLR, your demonstrated initiative and can-do attitude will be rewarded with responsibilities and opportunities that will challenge you and allow you significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.


    Key Responsibilities Responsibilities:



    • Participation in all facets of environmental or contaminated site projects including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation programs, and long-term environmental monitoring of sites.
    • Participate in fieldwork programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, surface water, decommissioning and remediation programs, and remediation system operation and maintenance.
    • Assist with the preparation of a variety of technical reports.
    • Support project managers with project planning, coordination, reporting, and tracking schedules and budget.
    • Assist with technical and financial proposal preparation.
    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.
    • The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
    • Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available.
    • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
    Qualifications/Education/Memberships:


    • Minimum of a degree or a technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or environmental related studies
    • Minimum 1+ years of experience in contaminated site work, including leading and supporting environmental site assessments (Phase I, II and III ESAs), soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation programs. Candidates with less experience may still be considered on the basis of relevant academic course work
    • Passion for fieldwork and available to work away from home occasionally for up to 2 weeks at a time
    • Knowledge and practical application of health & safety requirements unique to oil and gas facilities, construction sites, subsurface investigations, and contaminated sites
    • Able to work independently and in small teams, including ability to work in remote locations and adapt to conditions/resources.
    • Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (, , , , , , , etc.)
    • Valid driver's license for travel to job sites/clients.

    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.



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