Junior Environmental Technicians

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.

We are seeking a Junior Professional to join our growing Alberta Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of and lead the execution of site investigation and remediation field projects across Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Under the leadership of outstanding project managers, this opportunity allows you to be a part of a cohesive and highly skilled team of environmental professionals.

• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health and Safety Program.
• Create and lead a positive safety culture on all projects.
• Work with Project Managers and intermediate staff to coordinate field scopes of work with Stantec staff and subcontractors.
• Complete SIR field tasks including but not limited to Phase I ESA site visits, soil sampling, groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil vapour sampling, aquifer conductivity testing, and elevation surveying.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and subcontractors to efficiently execute SIR field programs.
• Perform data analysis for inclusion in reports.

• Dedicated to working safely within established procedures and protocols.
• Adaptability, organization, critical thinking, self‑motivation, a keen willingness to learn, a love of the outdoors, attention to detail, succinct writing ability, and ability to multitask.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to identify issues in the field while working with senior staff to develop solutions.
• Proficiency with standard productivity software including all MSOffice products.
• Additional skills such as current First Aid training, WHMIS, H2S Alive, UTV operator training, water and soils sampling, mechanical aptitude and experience in the field of Environmental Science or Engineering are assets but are not required.
• Able to obtain federal reliability security clearance.
• Passion for working in an outdoor environment.
• Able to travel to remote locations via air or ground transportation and work up to 12 hours per day.
• Able to travel and mobilize to sites on minimal notice.
• Able to work up to 100% in the field during peak field season, including out of town work and overnight stays in hotels or a camp setting.

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field.
• Eligibility to obtain professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, P.Chem, P.Ag., etc.) recognized in AB.
• 0 – 3 years consulting or industry experience.
• Experience working in outdoor environments.

This position will involve a combination of field and office work. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Fieldwork may include travel (road or air) and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Evening and weekend work may be required. 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.

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…