Intermediate Environmental Scientist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

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Role description :

Arcadis is currently seeking to hire an Intermediate Scientist to join our Resilience Team. This is a full-time position based on Ontario.

The successful candidate will co-ordinate and execute activities assigned by Project Managers pertaining to the design, coordination and implementation of environmental projects including environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring and sampling programs, and remediation projects.

This may include conducting site visits and inspections, monitoring and supervising drilling, water treatment and / or other remediation activities, preparing field notes, collecting soil and groundwater samples and reporting.

Other responsibilities include maintaining knowledge and familiarity with provincial regulatory frameworks, diligent interpretation of environmental data, evaluation of sample results, report writing and participation in various marketing activities (assisting in proposal preparation, obtaining quotations etc.

The candidate would be expected to aid in creating proposals for new work, working in a team environment to ensure proper project management / operations and in leading smaller project work.

This position will be based in Ontario and will be primarily office-based role however some field work and travel should be expected.

Work will primarily comprise of overseeing environmental sampling and assessment programs, project coordination / management at commercial and industrial sites in Ontario (Eastern and North Ontario), Canada and preparation of environmental reports.

Arcadis has a strong collaborative culture so this will be an opportunity for you to use, learn, and apply foundational skills in the environmental field.

Role accountabilities :

• Full understanding of O.Reg. / 04 and O.Reg. / 19
• Knowledge / experience in environmental sampling
• Assisting Project Managers on larger projects and in running smaller projects independently
• Experience overseeing subcontractors in an industrial or construction setting.
• Ability to apply standard engineering / scientific subject matter to problem solving.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a range of desktop applications, with an emphasis on a strong skill set in Microsoft Excel
• Interest and commitment to expand digital skill set to adapt to evolving industry practices.
• Knowledge / experience in the areas of data science, data management, and / or geographic information systems (GIS)

Project and team management responsibilities will include preparing proposals, budgets and schedules, participating in business development activities to secure work, managing scope and project tasks, including accountability for project financial results.

The successful candidate will be responsible for communicating with clients and internal stakeholders, and providing technical direction and mentoring of junior staff.

The ability to lead and motivate the members of the team, and bringing experience from establishing and maintaining client relationships are key components of the role.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.

Effective time management and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are essential. A valid drivers license is required, with compensation provided for work-related travel.

A commitment to health and safety excellence is crucial, along with the ability to work independently in field settings for extended periods, including in remote areas.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Completed degree in Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Sciences; or Diploma in Environmental Technology
• Current or pending P.Eng. or P.Geo designation in Ontario and eligibility in other provinces preferred
• 4 to 8 years experience
30+ days ago