City : Regina

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Environmental Scientist - ( 230000T3 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

As a talented and ambitious Environmental Scientist you will focus on local projects and support a diverse team of environmental professionals providing services to multiple sectors. Key project responsibilities include conducting field work and achieving quality report delivery in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The successful candidate will have a diverse skill set in multiple environmental disciplines and a passion for lifelong learning. Environmental professionals in this position will work on a variety of environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance projects throughout Saskatchewan.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducting biophysical field surveys in accordance with provincial species detection protocols (e.g., rare plant and/or various wildlife surveys)
• Providing environmental monitoring services during the construction and reclamation phases of project development
• Conducting pre-construction surveys for nesting migratory birds, as well as wildlife and plant species at risk
• Supporting the development of federal and provincial regulatory applications
• Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation, report preparation, and other general tasks
• Complying with health and safety and quality management protocols
• Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, and clients

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience conducting environmental monitoring activities for linear project developments
• Experience conducting biophysical and/or preconstruction surveys
• Experience with wildlife and/or plant identification is considered an asset
• Ability to classify wetlands using different classification systems is considered an asset
• Understanding of federal and provincial environmental assessment legislation and permitting requirements
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors
• Strong technical writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ownership and initiative
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract

Education and Experience

Degree or Diploma in environmental science or related discipline (e.g., biology, geography).

At least three years of relevant professional experience.

Previous consulting experience is considered an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : Canada-Saskatchewan-Saskatoon

Other Locations : Canada-Saskatchewan-Regina

Organization : BC-1114 EnvSvcs-CA Prairies & Territories

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 16, 2023, 10:35:25 AM

Req ID: 230000T3

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans