Junior Environmental Site Assessor

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. 

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Junior Environmental Site Assessor to work with our Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation practice in our Thunder Bay office.  The Junior Environmental Site Assessor will complete field work and reporting to support site investigation and remediation projects across Ontario.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field work, including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, working individually, as part of a team, and/or with contractors on project sites.


• Provide technical support on a variety of projects including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling and support in the office on client deliverables relating to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Phase II ESAs, remediation programs, and hydrogeological investigations.  


• Follow safety, quality, and project requirements, and travel to sites as needed for field work.


• Support project managers and coordinators with analyzing and interpreting field and analytical data, and report preparation in accordance with current provincial and federal requirements

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Energetic, team-oriented professional with a close attention to detail


• Ability to work with minimum supervision and communicate effectively with technical and management personnel remotely


• Working knowledge of field sampling techniques is preferred


• Willing and able to travel(including overnight stays out of town),  and periodically work extended hours (including up to 12-hour days and occasional weekends depending on project requirements) and work outdoors in inclement weather


• Demonstrate initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while keeping health and safety a priority


• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills


• Experience with MS Office software suite (Word, Excel, O365 Applications etc.)


• Possess a valid G driver’s license and have access to a vehicle to complete the required field assignments


• Able to obtain federal reliability security clearance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, environmental science or related field


• Previous co-op/internship in a role with related work experience would be considered an asset for this position


• P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration or eligibility would be considered an asset for this position

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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