JUNIOR – INTERMEDIATE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
OAKRIDGE has an opening for a Junior to Intermediate Environmental Scientist in a field related to Environmental (Agrology, Biology, Geology, etc.) working in the upstream oil and gas industry.
This role will be responsible for working on remediation and reclamation projects in the oil and gas industry, producing professional reports, quality fieldwork, and general environmental consulting duties. This is a dynamic field position requiring the applicant to be located (or ability to relocate) within the Peace Region.
Required:
- environmental related experience, diploma, or degree
- 0-4 years experience in the Oil and Gas Sector, preferably in BC and/or Alberta.
- Registration or ability to register with the Professional Designation in their field.
- ability to work independently on multi-disciplinary projects
- ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
- ability to work extended hours when required, as well as travel to and from remote jobsites (often requiring overnight stays in camps or hotels)
- ability to carry a minimum of 50 lbs without assistance
- a high level of personal responsibility and ethics
- ability to direct and supervise others respectfully and efficiently
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid Canadian Driver’s License
Main Duties include but are not limited to:
- spill response and containment
- groundwater and soil sampling
- onsite supervision of subcontractors (drillers, vac trucks, excavators, etc)
- writing reports for submission to Government Bodies in Alberta and BC as well as private entities.
- following and managing remediation plans
- familiarity with provincial regulations for both Alberta and BC
- following and managing remediation and reclamation plans
Dawson Creek is a small city located close to the BC/Alberta Border, about an hour and 40 minutes from Grande Prairie to the east and 4 hours to Prince George to the west, with a friendly and family-oriented community. Dawson Creek has all of the amenities of a medium size city, with shopping, dining, education and entertainment resources all widely available. For the outdoor enthusiast the Peace Region offers a huge variety of winter and summer activities.
OAKRIDGE is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries and a full benefit program that includes health, dental, life insurance, travel insurance, and EAP. We offer a casual and fun work environment where you will be fully trained and mentored in the industry.
