Environmental Scientist
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. Stantec is committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team with a company that values creativity and hard work and is involved in diverse, world class projects.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an enthusiastic entry level environmental scientist to join our team of environmental professionals. The position will assist in the completion of project level work to support wind and solar electric generation facilities, wetland and stream restoration, energy transmission, natural resource evaluations, and other projects. Primary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support environmental field surveys and reporting.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Wetland and stream delineation and assessments
- Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
- Construction storm water inspections
- Environmental permit applications
- Aquatic assessments (lake and stream)
- Endangered resource record reviews
- GPS data collection and mapping support
- ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications
- Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review
- Work will be conducted under the supervision of a project manager or a field team leader
- Willingness to travel and conduct field work for extended periods, including overnight travel, is expected for this position. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
The ideal candidate will have:
- The ability to effectively communicate project status to project manager and appropriate staff
- Strong technical writing skills
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to pass drug test, background check, physical, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy
- The ability to work independently
- Must be an advocate for the company’s and client’s health and safety programs. Stantec values employee safety as the highest priority and believes in a safety-first culture.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, alcohol screen, and baseline physical.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in an environmental (botany, biology, ecology, environmental management, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) discipline
- 0-3 years of environmental consulting industry experience
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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