Environmental Practitioner

Job Title Environmental Practitioner

Vacancy No VN3248

Employment Type Permanent

Contract Type Full-Time

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• Post-secondary education in environmental, geoscience, or engineering related field
• Minimum 1+ years of experience with contaminated site assessment and remediation field programs, including experience leading field programs
• Work in a close-knit, collaborative and engaged “One Team” environment
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional advancement through exposure to varied and technically challenging work including multi-disciplinary projects and mentorship from a variety of senior technical experts

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 550+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Environmental Practitioner, you will play an important role on our Land Quality and Remediation team in Winnipeg.

Job Description

Your passion for fieldwork and the environment will see you executing and leading a variety of programs related to the assessment, monitoring, management, and remediation of contaminated sites. No two days will be the same as you lead and support different aspects of varied projects at a range of urban and remote sites including upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas facilities, commercial and industrial properties, and federal and municipal owned sites.

Your knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our team and will see you involved in the full life cycle of projects as you assist the project manager with budgeting, planning, coordinating, and executing projects, data analysis and reviews, and reporting. At SLR, your demonstrated initiative and can-do attitude will be rewarded with responsibilities and opportunities that will challenge you and allow you significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Participation in all facets of environmental or contaminated site projects including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, remediation programs, and long-term environmental monitoring of sites
• Participate in fieldwork programs involving sampling and monitoring of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, surface water, decommissioning and remediation programs, and remediation system operation and maintenance
• Assist with the preparation of a variety of technical reports
• Support project managers with project planning, coordination, reporting, and tracking schedules and budget
• Assist with technical and financial proposal preparation

You’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment where your success will depend on your collaborative working style, your consultative approach to clients, and your superb technical skills. This is a unique opportunity to grow and develop with a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation plan including comprehensive benefits and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm)
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree or a technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or environmental related studies
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in contaminated site work including leading and supporting environmental site assessments (Phase I, II and III ESAs), soil and groundwater sampling, and remediation programs
• Passion for fieldwork and available to work away from home occasionally for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Knowledge and practical application of health & safety requirements unique to oil and gas facilities, construction sites, subsurface investigations, and contaminated sites
• Able to work independently and in small teams, including ability to work in remote locations and adapt to conditions/resources
• Professional status or eligibility for professional status with a professional organization (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., E.I.T., G.I.T., A.Sc.T, P.Tech, C.E.T etc.) preferred
• Valid driver’s license for travel to job sites/clients

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Country Canada

Office Winnipeg