Soil Scientist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong understanding and experience in environmental assessment process and/or environmental permitting in BC, and demonstrated knowledge of relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines
• Knowledge of geomorphologic and pedogenic processes
• Technical field knowledge of soils in western and northern Canada
• Strong technical writing skills
• Demonstrated project management/coordination skills including adhering to budgets and schedules including a disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.
• Proficient in and consistently demonstrate and promote policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable).
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines.
• Experience in pre-and post-mining land capability predictions and reclamation planning is an asset.
• Drive collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality, and appropriately scoped technical work
• Able to endure long days of physically and mentally challenging fieldwork while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Agriculture, Ecology or a technical Soils related field is required 
• Fully qualified professional (e.g. Registered Professional Agrologist or Geoscientist) accreditation required
• Minimum of 5-years of experience as a Soil Scientist contributing to projects in British Columbia
• Experience scoping, budgeting and leading component of environmental assessments and/or permit applications

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining stationary at a workstation for long periods of time. Field work may include work in remote environments, challenging terrain, and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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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