Environmental Scientist

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent technical and interpersonal skills to work with our talented team in delivering outstanding service to our clients. The primary focus of the role is to assist project managers and technical specialists with contaminated sites related projects.

**About the role**
- Designing and conducting field studies related to contaminated sites. Includes activities such as coordinating and managing groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, test pitting, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, data tabulation, environmental data interpretation, and coordination of field subcontractors, reporting and documentation.
- Preparing reports, drawings and identifying recommendations based on sampling and field inspection data.
- Responsible for adhering to health and safety plans and quality processes on all work, project and reports.
- Assisting with the preparation of work plans, budgets and schedules while ensuring deliverables are met in a timely manner.
- Mentoring junior staff on field program requirements

**About you**

You will be a senior scientist, engineer or geoscientist with experience in one or more fields of environmental management, contaminated sites investigation, remediation and reclamation, or environmental liability assessment.
- Post-secondary education in earth sciences, engineering (environmental, chemical, civil, geological, geo-technical), or equivalent.
- Minimum 4-8 years’ experience, preferably within the environmental industry (previous consulting experience preferred).
- Professional designation is preferred (P.Eng, P.Geo, EP).
- Experience directing field crews, and the ability to work effectively with environmental subcontractors.
- Experience with Ontario provincial requirements, specifically O. Reg 153/11 and O. Reg 406/19, is considered an asset.
- Experience with other provincial regulations (e.g. BC/AB) and federal regulatory regimes is preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational abilities.
- Proficient with computers and various programs (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Winlog).
- Willingness to work outside in adverse weather conditions for potentially long periods at a time.
- Willingness to travel and work in potentially remote locations.
- Ability and willingness to learn and hit the ground running on various projects.
- Bilingual (English/French) is considered and asset but is not a requirement.

**Why Ausenco?**

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

- **Career advancement** - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
- **Work Life Balance** - Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
- **Holistic approach to wellness **- Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
- **Accessible leadership team** - Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense - gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in_ _accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,_ _2005 (AODA). Ausenco will provide accommodations to job app