Environmental Scientist Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Your opportunity 

Are you someone with developing leadership and technical capabilities?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a motivated learner and a problem solver? If you enjoy learning and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Dillon's Environmental Sciences technical group is looking to add a talented Environmental Scientist to fill an existing vacancy to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. 

At Dillon, we operate as one team, and this full-time position is available from Dillon's Edmonton, AB office.

What your day will look like

Field Work

• Coordinating and completing field programs for contaminated sites projects, including Phase I, II & III Environmental Site Assessments, hydrogeological investigations, soil/groundwater/surface water/sediment/soil vapour sampling programs, and contaminated site remediation projects.
• Documenting field activities, site health and safety meetings, among others in paper and digital formats.
• Preparing sampling plans, collecting and compiling field data, digital geo-referenced data, and field notes.
• Contributing to environmental monitoring tasks on construction and industrial sites.
• Assisting in preparation of environmental site assessment reports, including: compilation and analysis of data, borehole logs and test pit logs.
• Assisting with designated hazardous substance surveys including asbestos and lead sampling.
• Operating, calibrating, and maintaining project specific equipment.

Project Coordination 

• Coordinating with laboratories, clients, subcontractors, third-party stakeholders.
• Assisting with report writing and preparation of technical memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and figures
• Providing assistance to project managers, engineers, environmental scientists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary design teams (including project engineers, planners, biologists, technologists, etc.), with the opportunity to develop into a Project Manager.

Learning and Development

• Committing to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
• Contributing to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

What you will need to succeed

• A degree in Geology, Geoscience, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related environmental discipline.
• Entry level to 2 years of experience in environmental consulting and/or related work experience.
• Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental consulting and field work.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• A valid G driver's license.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to work remotely in the field for up to two weeks.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to work alone in the field with guided direction or partial supervision.
• Proficiency in data entry, data compilation and the management of databases.
• Proficiency in the writing of technical reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint).

Experience in any of the following would be considered an asset

• Eligibility to register for a professional designation (or member in training).
• Knowledge of Phased Environmental Site Assessments, remediation and/or hazardous building material surveys.
• Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of field procedures relating to borehole drilling and monitoring well installation, soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater sampling, soil and groundwater remediation, and construction monitoring. 
• Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators.
• Proficiency in ESdat, Surfer, gINT or database abilities will be an asset.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. 

We live our core values:

• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it's hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to oer a variety of exible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. 
• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today's problems and tomorrow's opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
  • Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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