Job Description

Why join us?

We are looking for an Environmental Engineer/Scientist to join SNC-Lavalin’s Site Assessment and Remediation team. You will work on a variety of projects for various clients, primarily in British Columbia.   The ideal candidate is an industry professional that will have a broad base of environmental consulting and project experience with solid experience in contaminated site assessments, reclamation, remediation and reporting experience is a must, along with the long-term drive, ambition and potential to develop and progress within our organization.  The preferred candidate will be based out of our office in Burnaby or Vancouver.

Our Environment team offers consulting services in the following areas:  land reclamation, environmental studies, environmental impact assessments and social impact assessments, habitat assessments and compensation, aquatic life assessments, air quality assessments and greenhouse gas emissions, carbon credits, sustainability, environmental management and planning, geographic information systems, contaminated sites, waste management, mining, water distribution and treatment, pollution control and rural development.

How will you contribute to the team;

• Development of work plans and budgets for contaminated sites investigation or remediation projects;
• Overseeing project deliverables, including quality, technical content, and consistency with client expectations;
• Managing clients and developing plans for client satisfaction;
• Coordination and execution of field programs, including intrusive investigations (drilling and test pitting), monitoring well installation, groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil vapour sampling, and remedial excavations;
• Identifying resource needs to meet project demands;
• Implementing project controls including budgets, schedule, communication, resources, HSE, quality, cost forecasting and accruals preparation ;
• Supervision of subcontractors and subconsultants during project execution;
• Supervision, mentorship, and training of junior professional staff involved in carrying out field programs, ensuring project requirements are communicated and health and safety protocols are followed;
• Preparation of technical reports including: documenting of field activities and methods; evaluation and interpretation of field observations, laboratory analytical data, and geological/hydrogeological conditions; and preparation of conclusions and recommendations;
• Reviewing and issuing monthly client invoices, processing 3rd party invoices and tracking payment;
• Managing purchase orders and change orders;
• Working directly and effectively communicating with a wide range of project team members to develop client deliverables and ensure efficient and effective execution of projects;
• Developing client relationships that facilitate successful delivery of projects and maintaining ongoing and future opportunities ;
• Maintaining current knowledge of applicable provincial and federal environmental regulations and technical guidance;
• Actively promote proper implementation, culture, and continued use of Health and Safety, Quality Assurance programs, corporate policies, and procedures.
  
  What will you contribute?
  
  
• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental engineering, geoscience or science, and a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., or P.Ag.);
  

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant progressive experience in the area of contaminated sites investigation and remediation;
• Your experience should be grounded with a good background in planning and execution of a variety of field investigation programs and office-based experience including data gap assessment, preparation and review of work plans and reports for PSIs, DSIs and remediation programs including planning and execution of soil, groundwater and soil vapour investigation programs, interpretation of field observations, interpretation of laboratory data with respect to provincial  and federal environmental regulations, prepartion of reports that effectively communicate technical information and recommendation;
• Must be familiar with the CSR and Approved Professional processes, and requirements for obtaining regulatory closure;
• Demonstrated experience with supervision and coordination of junior field or office staff and subcontractors;
• Demonstrated understanding of consulting practice through client and project management, budget development and control, scope and change management, scheduling and quality;
• Ability to think independently and strategically an to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) combined with positive team-oriented attitude;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented;
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and willingness to work in the field or travel to remote locations if required for site visits, or meetings with clients or other stakeholders.
  
  What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:
  
  At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (i.e. group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).
  
  • Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
  
  • Competitive salary
  
  • Motivational financial package & flexible benefits
  
  • Defined contribution pension plan in which SNC-Lavalin contributes
  
  • Work equipment provided according to the season (boot, bib, helmet, gloves, etc.);
  
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  • • Learning and Development programs, training, career opportunities
  
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  The masculine gender is used only to simplify the wording.
  
  At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  
  
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  Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. On July 3, 2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. http://www.snclavalin.com
  

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

SNC-Lavalin cares about your privacy. SNC-Lavalin and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of SNC-Lavalin (referred to throughout as “SNC-Lavalin”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to SNC-Lavalin, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.