Junior Environmental Scientist

Junior Environmental Scientist - ( 240000IQ )

**Description**

At Stantec we specialize in the environment. Our Environmental Services Group is a significant part of Stantec’s success and employs over 3,000 staff across North America. Our dedicated group of professionals provide a wide variety of environmental services and are recognized as leaders in the industry. Specific services include: hydrology, hydrogeology, fisheries & wildlife biology, wetland science, botany, habitat & ecosystem restoration and soil science. Our clients come from a broad spectrum of industries and we work with them to identify and respond to environmental opportunities and threats, working together with the public, stakeholder groups and governmental regulators.

Our people are at the core of everything we do. Driven by a culture of inclusion, we offer employee resource groups, growth opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. We understand that the tools for success look different for everyone, and we’re committed to providing each employee with the support and flexibility they need to thrive.

**Your Opportunity**

We are seeking a junior environmental scientist to join the Hydrogeology Technical Team, based out of our Waterloo office.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

As a junior environmental scientist, you would be involved in a variety of projects related to hydrogeologic assessments and groundwater supply development. The key responsibilities for this position include:

- Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
- Assist Project Managers in the implementation of various environmental projects.
- Complete field investigations on a variety of sites under the direction of senior staff including borehole drilling, well construction and testing oversight; groundwater and surface water sampling; water level monitoring; hydraulic conductivity testing; and infiltration testing.
- Assist with site characterization studies and follow-up reporting activities under the supervision of senior staff.
- Perform tasks, as requested, efficiently and accurately, using standard methods and techniques.
- Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel required on occasion.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
- Energetic, team-oriented player with a commitment to high-quality and consistent results
- Confident individual who demonstrates strong initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisions
- Comfortable working outdoors in various conditions and able to lift /move items and equipment up to 50 lbs
- Excellent time management - balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines
- A valid G driver’s license is required.

**Education and Experience**
- Post-secondary educational background, ideally M.Sc., ideally specializing in Earth Science/Geology or related field.
- 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._

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans.

**Benefits Summary**: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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.

**Primary Location** : Canada-Ontario-Waterloo

**Organization** : BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributo