Consulting Associate, Atmospheric Scientist/Engineer (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associate, Atmospheric Scientist / Engineer to join our consulting team in Smithers .

In this role, you will conduct air quality, meteorology and noise measurement activities, perform equipment calibrations and maintenance, provide routine sample analysis, and collect, organize and analyze field data for air quality compliance programs.

The successful candidate will work on a variety of interesting technical projects for clients in the mining, oil & gas, and energy sectors throughout Canada.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental management projects for large industrial and global clients.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to support high-demand air quality, meteorology and noise field programs with the rigors of travel and work away from the home office.

Strong writing and communication skills are also an integral component to this position. Access to ERM's North American Air Quality & Climate Change experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team.

ERM's Air Quality and Climate Change technical community pursues and wins highly innovative engagements for the most interesting clients, providing the full breadth of air quality and climate change services.

In North America alone, ERM has more than 300 dedicated air quality and climate change professionals assisting clients with projects as diverse as developing responses to emerging Low Carbon Fuel Standards, to leading complex capital projects through the many hurdles associated with environmental assessments and permitting.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct environmental monitoring for air quality, meteorology, and noise, as well as contributing to compliance monitoring reporting.
• Conduct air quality, meteorological and noise data analyses, QA / QC, report preparation and assess regulatory compliance.
• Tracking maintenance and calibration schedules of equipment, development of project-specific standard operating procedures, and researching new technology.
• Perform instrumentation operation, maintenance and calibration of sampling / testing equipment.
• Office based activities will be related to collating and processing of data, preparing figures, maps, drawings, charts where necessary for reports.
• Ensure the safety of oneself and one's team members during project operations.
• Support ERM's "Zero Accident" health and safety programs.
• Travel to remote project sites throughout Canada.
• Perform multiple tasks within scope / budget / schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Interact and maintain successful relationships with clients, ERM employees, and subcontractors.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Undergraduate degree in, science, chemistry, or engineering; post-graduate degree would be favourable.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with air quality and meteorological monitoring (noise monitoring experience also beneficial).
• Candidates must enjoy working in the outdoors at remote locations under varying environmental conditions and have a genuine interest in air quality, meteorology and engineering
• Good mechanical skills and general knowledge and / or understanding of electrical components.
• Commitment to safety.
• Good driving record.
• Strong hands-on spreadsheet and database comprehension; computer programming experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.

For the Consulting Associate, Atmospheric Scientist / Engineer position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $61,908 - $67,925 (CAD ).

An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP / DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https : / / www.erm.com / careers / apply / or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are :

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career.

We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.

We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location.

ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!