Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Victoria

at  Ausenco

Description
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.
Our team in Canada is growing, we are currently recruiting for an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our Site Assessment Remediation Business line in the Whitehorse office.

About the role:

• Working closely with Project Managers to perform activities such as: groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, air monitoring, test pitting, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, surveying, construction environmental monitoring, data tabulation, environmental data interpretation, and coordination with field subcontractors.
• Responsibility for adhering to health and safety plans and quality processes on all work, project and reports
• Writing quick/clear/concise reports, clearly describe observations and work activities in writing, and provide regular and succinct phone or e-mail communications to senior staff, from the field.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or technology diploma in engineering, geoscience, biology, environmental studies or similar.
• Minimum of 1 year industry experience, preferably within contaminated sites
• Ability to be registered as a Professional (EIT, GIT, BIT or A.Ag.) is preferable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational abilities and detailed oriented
• Comfortable working with small tools or environmental equipment (e.g., water quality meters, air monitoring equipment, etc.)
• Proficient with computers and various programs (Word, Excel, ESdat)
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to work with senior staff and within project teams on various projects of differing complexity
• Ability to work effectively with environmental subcontractors
• Willingness to work outside in adverse weather conditions for potentially long periods at a time
• Willingness to travel and work in potentially remote locations
• Willingness to work on boats
• Ability and willingness to learn and hit the ground running on a wide variety of projects
• Ability to obtain government security clearance

• Working closely with Project Managers to perform activities such as: groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, air monitoring, test pitting, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, surveying, construction environmental monitoring, data tabulation, environmental data interpretation, and coordination with field subcontractors.
• Responsibility for adhering to health and safety plans and quality processes on all work, project and reports
• Writing quick/clear/concise reports, clearly describe observations and work activities in writing, and provide regular and succinct phone or e-mail communications to senior staff, from the field