Junior Environmental Geoscientist

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Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Junior Environmental Geoscientist to work as an integrated member of our Water Resources team in Alberta. Our team is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively, by providing our clients with integrated, professional and sustainable solutions to their engineering and environmental projects. As part of our Site Investigation and Remediation group, our team works on variety of projects, including environmental monitoring, environmental impact assessments, hydrogeological/water supply assessments, in-situ/ex-situ remedial design and implementation, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, compliance monitoring, construction support, and complex Brownfield redevelopment projects. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in environmental site assessment, site remediation, and hydrogeology. We help our clients reduce their environmental liabilities by developing comprehensive assessment and remediation programs. We provide integrated, multidisciplinary services to identify and assess liabilities and risks, and develop solutions for site management, remediation, and mitigation.

As part of the team, you will contribute to hydrogeological deliverables on a wide variety of projects including large multi-disciplinary projects, baseline data collection programs, federal and provincial environmental and impact assessment projects, operational mine water balances, feasibility studies, groundwater supply projects, and groundwater use authorizations. Experience organizing and coordinating hydrogeological field programs is required for this position. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interact with groundwater modelers and geochemical specialists would be considered an asset.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

• Prepare for, organize, and coordinate field programs including: - Drilling and monitoring well installation, groundwater exploration, and aquifer testing (pumping test) programs.

• Groundwater sampling and level measurements.

• Hydraulic conductivity (slug testing).

• Compile, analyze, and interpret hydrogeological data

• Perform data visualization and analysis using GIS programs and Leapfrog.

• Prepare technical reports that document field investigations, analytical results, interpretations, data gaps, and uncertainties.

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to prepare and execute baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water interaction assessments, groundwater supply assessments, groundwater licensing, and groundwater inflow and dewatering assessments.

• Assist project managers with developing project budgets, determining project scope, and establishing project schedules.

• Support on-going business development with other members of the Water Resources team. Help develop and maintain client contacts. Help prepare proposals, develop work plans and budgets, and manage project and task work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to meet a strong demand for high-quality, organized, and consistent results

• Confident individual who demonstrates initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisions

• A desire to learn and gain technical experience

• Possess strong problem-solving skills

• A strong affinity for teamwork

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical report writing skills

• Able to manage time effectively, balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines

• A valid driver’s license is required for business travel

• Experience with Geospatial software (Surfer, ArcGIS, Rockworks, Leapfrog etc.)

• Experience with managing/analyzing large datasets within relational databases, writing queries and scripting

• Able to obtain federal reliability security clearance

• Able to work 20-25% in the field during peak field season, including out of town work and overnight stays in hotels or a camp setting

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental earth sciences, environmental engineering, or related field.

P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration (or in-training status) or eligibility for registration through APEGA in Alberta (or equivalent) is a requirement for this position.

Three to four years of consulting experience related to physical or contaminant hydrogeology in the mining, oil and gas, commercial, industrial, groundwater supply development, and/or groundwater resource management sectors with demonstrated experience in Alberta, or other Prairie provinces.

Familiarity with Federal and Provincial regulations, policies and guidance as they pertain to the permitting and regulation of groundwater for approved oil/gas, mining, manufacturing and industrial projects.

The successful candidate will be required to complete primarily office work however some occasional fieldwork may be required. Fieldwork may include travel to other regions in Western Canada, exposure to the elements, including inclement weather and rough terrain, and requirements to lift items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton
Organization: BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/02/2026 04:02:24
Req ID: 1004582