Junior Environmental Scientist
2 weeks ago
Discover your full potential At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than **550** locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — **27,000 associates** working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
We are currently looking to hire a **Junior Environmental Scientist **to join our Environment and Water Practice in our Vancouver, B.C. office. The successful applicant will work with junior, intermediate and senior environmental scientists and engineers that are committed to providing mentorship and technical skills training in order to advance the development of our people.
The salary range for this position is $60K to $75K per annum. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
**Some of the Responsibilities you may have**:
- Conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.
- Overseeing drill rig and heavy equipment to describe and collect quality soil samples.
- Groundwater and surface water sampling.
- Soil vapor sampling.
- Soil classification and topsoil assessments.
- Remediation and spill response.
- Hazardous materials assessments and removal.
- Construction Environmental Monitoring, including erosion and sediment control planning and monitoring.
- Working with Project Managers/Discipline Teams to maintain quality control of data.
- Maintaining current knowledge of leading-edge contaminated sites practices.
- Data analysis and technical reporting (proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Equipment calibration and maintenance.
- 1-3 years of experience in contaminated sites sampling protocols and have interest in, and be comfortable undertaking field work and office-based reporting requirements.
- Must have a degree in environmental science or engineering.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and must provide current drivers abstract when applying.
- Environmental consulting experience in B.C. is required, with knowledge of B.C. environmental regulations an asset.
- Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
- Health and Safety awareness for various types of projects.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must be physically capable of performing the manual labor duties required.
- Travel and working extended hours is a requirement of the role.
- Field work will constitute approximately 50% of weekly duties, with 50% office work.
**What makes Tetra Tech a great place to work**:
- Benefits starting day one of employment. Competitive base salary.
- Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.5 times) that can be banked or paid out, whatever you prefer. Some of our employees work a lot of hours during the busy times and then take extended time off.
- Hybrid work options when you are not in the field. We'll provide the technology for you to work remotely Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
- Tetra Tech supports life-long learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
- You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
- Tetra Tech is a global company with over 27,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
- Opportunity for advancement within our Environment and Water Practice group and within Tetra Tech globally.
**Additional Information**
A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship (a copy of a valid work permit may be required).
We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is bas
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