Intermediate Environmental Scientist

This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of over 50 hydrogeologists, engineers, and environmental scientists on contaminated sites and reclamation projects across Western Canada within the Mining and Energy sectors. Waterline’s senior staff have over 35 years of experience and are dedicated to guiding and mentoring our staff. There is no better place to learn and advance your career in environmental sciences and land reclamation.

Waterline is seeking an intermediate environmental scientist/ reclamation specialist who will be based out of Edmonton, Alberta.

Preference will be given to individuals currently residing in Alberta or BC.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or diploma in environmental and conservation sciences, land reclamation and remediation, ecology and conservation biology or related discipline.
- Three to seven years of relevant consulting and/or Energy industry experience.
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and written, and a team player.
- Strong work ethic with well-developed organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with soil classification.
- Experience with vegetation identification within agronomic, native prairie and forested settings.
- Experience with environmental site assessments and remediation.
- Experience with reclamation concepts and techniques.
- Experience using drones to acquire site images.
- Experience using water level meters, data loggers, EC meters, etc. to gather hydrogeological and environmental data.
- Practical experience or course work in data management utilizing tools such as Excel, MS Access, and QGIS.
- Required to have or be able to obtain standard oilfield tickets (e.g., H2S Alive, First Aid, and Ground Disturbance, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, etc.). Additional safety certification may be required, depending on the nature of the project but can be completed in advance of work.
- Possesses professional designation or eligible for registration with APEGA, AIA, or ASPB.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions, and

JOB DUTIES

The job involves execution of projects related to environmental closure involving assessment, remediation and reclamation. Some projects will be stand alone while others are part of area based closure programs. The work includes the following duties:

- Interacting and reporting to clients and intermediate and senior project managers at Waterline.
- Completing site visits, sample collection, and data entry.
- Developing work plans for Phase II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
- Planning and executing Phase II environmental site assessment programs.
- Planning and executing remediation programs.
- Conducting pre-reclamation assessments and developing work plans for reclamation.
- Planning and supervising area based closure and reclamation programs.
- Compiling and interpreting assessment data, conducting statistical analyses and providing scientific/technical recommendations.
- Compiling field notes and preparing report-ready graphs, figures, and tables, and
- Proposal and report writing.

Compensation

This is your opportunity to collaborate with our community of technical experts, including Principal and Senior environmental scientists, hydrogeologists and engineers, who each have between 10 to 35 years of experience in contaminated site management and/or reclamation. The position offers:

- Flexible and friendly working environment based on a healthy work/life balance
- Formal mentorship program
- Full-time employment
- Competitive base salary
- Investment allowance
- Field and office bonuses to top performers
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes a health spending account and life insurance
- Opportunity for ownership

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Are you legally permitted to work in Canada?
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Do you have a degree or diploma in environmental and conservation sciences, land reclamation and soil science, hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, engineering geology, or environmental engineering?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in EDMONTON, AB