AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to join our team in Toronto. The successful candidate will assist with—and progressively learn to complete—core tasks related to Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, including groundwater, soil, and vapour monitoring and sampling. Additional responsibilities may include subcontractor supervision and preparing technical reports for peer review.
Our expert Site Assessment and Remediation (SAR) team specializes in managing environmental liability through comprehensive site investigations, risk assessments, and tailored remediation and risk management plans. The Site Assessment & Remediation (SAR) team is uniquely positioned within AtkinsRéalis, supporting every sector — from transportation and infrastructure to water, power, renewables, and more.
Your role
Follow and enforce rigorous health and safety standards and protocols at work sites.
Understand and adhere to company-specific and industry-wide technical procedures and regulatory requirements.
Implement project-specific environmental work plans.
Operate and maintain typical field equipment including water level meters, combustible gas indicators, water quality monitors, GPS, and elevation survey equipment.
Prepare and submit environmental samples under Chain of Custody procedures for chemical analysis at third party laboratories.
Document work and interactions in field notes and logs, photographs and electronic data collection systems.
Contribute to other project life-cycle activities including project planning and coordination, Health and Safety Plan development, subcontractor supervision, project quality and reporting.
Participate in technical and operational training.
College Diploma in an Environment, Earth Sciences, or Engineering program, or any other physical science-related diploma or degree programs.
1-3 years of environmental consulting experience.
A good understanding of groundwater monitoring and sampling techniques, soil descriptions and terminology, and quality assurance / quality control is considered an asset.
Capable of understanding and appropriately applying prescribed safety and technical protocols.
Willing to undertake field work year-round and travel throughout the province of Ontario, at times for extended periods (weeks).
Strong communication skills in English, ability to work well in a team environment, self-motivated with high energy, strong organizational and time management skills.
Candidates must possess a Valid Class 5 Full driver's license.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
Be rewarded.
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Expected compensation for this role is between $68,800 - $94,600 CAD annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
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