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Contaminated Sites Scientist (Intermediate) - (CSS2.13)

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Job Title

Contaminated Sites Scientist (Intermediate)

Location

Whitehorse Office - Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1H6 CA (Primary)

Category

Contaminated Sites Management, Remediation and Reclamation

Job Type

Full-time permanent

About Us

Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies. We provide a wide range of environmental consulting services to a client base that is well diversified between public and private sectors. Our environmental science and management services are well integrated with those of our engineering colleagues, providing opportunities to work with talented people across disciplines and throughout western and northern Canada.

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Recognizing our excellence and dedication to staff, we have been one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Job Description

We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Contaminated Sites Scientist to join our team in Whitehorse.

You have environmental consulting experience in contaminated site assessments and an understanding of the regulatory environment in the Yukon. You want to work in a dynamic team environment and actively contribute to a variety of interesting and challenging projects.

Responsibilities include the following:

Field surveys and travel to remote locations.
Writing work plans and proposals, technical reports, and communications for non-technical audiences.
Soil, surface water, vapour and groundwater quality investigations.
Data management, analysis and reporting
Collaborating with a dynamic team of environmental scientists and engineers across various geographies.
Building professional relationships with clients and regulators.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

Undergraduate degree in an environmental discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science, geography, earth science, or soil/reclamation science).
5+ years' experience with contaminated sites science.
Excellent written and spoken communication.
Proficiency with software for word processing, data management, and presentations.
Ability to work well under pressure, track progress on multiple tasks, and meet deadlines within a team environment.
Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards for the practice.
Valid driver's licence.

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements.
Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion
Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness including fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

Job Details

Contaminated Sites Scientist (Intermediate) - (CSS2.13)