Your opportunity to join a small, niche progressive engineering firm awaits! North Rock Engineering is seeking a qualified Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will work within our highly skilled team of environmental, civil and survey consulting professionals in our Thunder Bay, Ontario office. For this position, we are seeking a dynamic, organized, self-motivated professional with excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications and report writing skills. A summary of the responsibilities of this position is provided below.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will provide support to our senior environmental, engineering and survey teams by leading and/or overseeing a wide range of environmental programs from field sampling programs; phased environmental site assessments (ESAs); excess soils consulting; soil and groundwater investigations and remediations; surface water and groundwater sampling programs; data tabulation; and field and office reporting. This is a permanent full-time position, with opportunities for advancement and growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a consulting/engineering environment. The candidate must hold a valid Degree or Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Environment, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Geoscience, Geology, or a related Engineering or Science program.

You possess the following skill sets:

• Able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Willing and able to travel with some out-of-town work
• Possess solid time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Hold a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence

A degree in engineering or geoscience with the ability to register as an Engineering Intern or Geoscientist-in-Training and/or a licensed P.Eng. or P.Geo. is a definite asset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-09-30
Expected start date: 2025-10-2

A summary of the key responsibilities associated with this position is provided below:

• Complete and/or assist in completing environmental, hydrogeological, hydrological, and/or engineering field investigation and remediation work under the mentorship of our senior technical staff.
• Respond to, investigate and remediate environmental spill sites.
• Complete groundwater and surface water compliance sampling programs.
• Collect soil, groundwater and surface water samples for field testing purposes and potential laboratory analysis.
• Prepare and maintain clear and concise field notes and site plans/sketches.
• Work with a wide range of environmental field equipment.
• Oversee borehole drilling, monitoring well installations, and test pitting programs. Log soils and complete field screening of samples.
• Communicate with senior staff, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare proposals, letters and reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Complete field safety meetings and conduct work safely.
• Participate in field work programs, both locally and in remote areas.
• Excellent understanding of the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act and their associated regulations.
• Evolvement into project management and/or project co-ordination.