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Junior Environmental Scientist or EIT


Company : Stantec Consulting International Ltd.


Location : Burnaby,


Created : 2026-04-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Your Opportunity Stantec is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist or EIT to join our Site Investigation, Remediation & Response (SIR) team in British Columbia. This is an exceptional opportunity for an earlycareer professional who wants handson field experience, exposure to realworld contaminated sites projects, and the chance to grow alongside experienced practitioners in a highly respected consulting environment. In this role, youll be directly involved in site investigations and remediation programs across a broad range of sectors, including provincial and federal agencies, ports and harbours, transport infrastructure, and industrial and commercial developments. Youll work closely with intermediate and senior staff in both the field and office, gaining practical experience while building the technical foundation needed for a successful career in contaminated sites practice. From day one, youll be trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported through mentorship, collaboration, and onthejob learning. Your Key Responsibilities Supporting and implementing Phase I, II, and III ESAs, Stage1 PSI, Stage2 PSI/DSI, and remediation programs Conducting soil, soil vapour, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling Developing sitespecific health and safety plans and helping lead field programs with safety as the top priority Producing clear, accurate field notes and documentation that meet data quality objectives Supervising and coordinating with subcontractors (e.g., drillers, hydrovac operators, utility locators, heavy equipment operators) Assisting with BC Contaminated Sites Regulation applications, including Approvals in Principle and Certificates of Compliance Managing and organizing field data using specialized equipment and software Supporting project managers with scopes, budgets, schedules, and field logistics Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Stantec Canada, including geotechnical, water resources, atmospheric sciences, and indoor environments groups Actively contributing toand strengtheninga strong health and safety culture Your Capabilities and Credentials Youre an enthusiastic earlycareer environmental professional whos ready to learn, contribute, and grow. You bring curiosity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic to everything you do. Youll thrive in this role if you have: A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within British Columbia Previous experience in contaminated sites investigation (a strong asset) A collaborative mindset and comfort working with senior and intermediate staff Strong written and verbal communication skills A genuine interest in field work, with flexibility to travel for assignments The ability to work independently and confidently with subcontractors An understanding of provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines Eligibility for, or progress toward, a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag.) is considered an asset Education and Experience A diploma or degree from a technical college or university in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Engineering Previous experience in contaminated sites investigation is a strong asset Possession of, or eligibility for, a professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag.) is considered an asset Pay Range Locations Outside of Lower Mainland BC & Various locations in Ontario: $54,900.00 $76,900.00 annually Locations in Lower Mainland BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $58,200.00 $81,500.00 annually Pay Transparency In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for parttime roles will be prorated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary Regular fulltime and parttime employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group taxfree savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, shortterm/longterm disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group taxfree savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby Organization: BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 24/04/2026 10:04:24 Req ID: 1005565 #J-18808-Ljbffr