Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Intermediate)

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• An opportunity for innovative, cutting-edge work in a collaborative, and engaged One Team environment
• Challenging career opportunities, along with personal and professional advancement
• Working within SLR’s Land Quality and Remediation team under the guidance of Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals and other senior contaminated sites experts on a variety of interesting and complex sites across BC
• Based in Vancouver, BC, with flexible work options available

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 a member of our Land Quality and Remediation team, you’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your personal success will depend on your collaborative working style, your client-centric mindset, and your superb project management and technical skills.

Job Description Role

You will work closely with a group of amazing young professionals in the contaminated sites assessment and remediation industry to design, implement, and deliver a wide range of projects for a diverse client base across BC in the Power, Energy, Infrastructure, Mining, Industrial, and Built Environment sectors.

These projects will include a range of responsibilities from managing interdisciplinary projects to authoring technical summary reports, designing work programs, preparing competitive proposals for new work, and mentoring staff.

Key Responsibilities Responsibilities :

• Management of contaminated sites projects such as site investigations, monitoring and sampling programs, and remediation programs, to ensure successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA / QC, and client satisfaction
• Coordination and supervision of field staff and subcontractors
• Engagement of experienced senior team members, including Project Directors, Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals, and technical specialists to develop work plans and execute projects
• Analysis and interpretation of environmental data and preparation of technical reports for senior review and submission to clients and regulators
• Liaison and relationship building with clients and other project stakeholders to ensure excellent service delivery
• Active participation in proposals and other business development opportunities to build SLR’s client base and revenue stream
• Provision of technical leadership through mentoring of staff during project delivery and for other aspects such as Health and Safety, training, team building and other, as required
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings and interpretations with various scientific, planning, and engineering disciplines
• Actioning difficult project challenges with curiosity and positivity

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.

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 $65,000 - $95,000. 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 :

• 5+ years of experience in the environmental consulting industry
• Strong technical background in environmental site assessment and remediation, waste discharge permitting and compliance, and / or construction environmental management.

Specialization in other environmental disciplines is helpful and can supplement your core experiences.

• Working knowledge of provincial (BC CSR) and federal (CCME) environmental regulations and guidelines
• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or geosciences preferred
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (, , , ,
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required 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.