Junior Environmental Scientist / Summer Student

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of McIntosh Perry now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA.

This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

Our values showcase everything we believe in :

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

The more important question you likely have is : Are we the right company for you?

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person.

Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people.

You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability!

The Role :

Egis’ Environmental Division has been recognized over the past 30+ years as providing high-level deliverables and advice to a variety of clients, throughout Ontario and the rest of Canada.

With projects ranging from Phase I / One and II / Two ESAs, remediations, and hydrogeological assessments to complex landfill studies, heli-access drilling, and mining support for emerging sectors, we have found that empowering our staff, even at the most junior levels, has allowed for significant growth in the environmental market.

Egis’ Environmental Division prides itself on having a people-first culture that emphasizes innovation, respect, fairness, and a commitment to quality.

This is demonstrated through the mentorship we provide, our focus on managing projects instead of employee time, and other aspects of our leadership approach.

This is a part-time Summer position and is an opportunity to build your career within a supportive and ambitious environment.

The ideal candidate will have the following background, skills and attributes :

• Enrolled in or recent graduate from a university or college program in Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, or Biology;
• Motivated to learn within a team of dedicated professionals;
• Valid Ontario class G driver’s licence and access to a vehicle;
• Ability to travel throughout the Ottawa area for work assignments; and
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Key Responsibilities :

Collection of drinking water samples from school sites, beginning early in the morning prior to school operating hours;

The position does not have a guaranteed number of hours per week. It is estimated that approximately 25-30 hours per week will be required to complete the water sampling assignment, with the potential to work up to and above 40 hours per week depending on the successful candidate’s availability and the requirements of other projects.

• Sample handling and submission to an analytical laboratory;
• Record keeping and assisting in project scheduling and reporting tasks;
• Other possible field duties, including but not limited to : soil and groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, drilling supervision, Phase I ESA site visits, erosion and sediment control inspections, test pit excavation, etc.;
• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments;
• Report Writing;
• Coordinating and completing field reviews for environmental inspection and testing;
• Complete indoor water sampling at taps according to sampling and floor plans;
• Complete Chain of Custody forms and deliver samples to the specified lab; and
• May assist with other environmental projects as needed, including but not limited to : data entry, basic research, and basic reporting.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.