Junior Environmental Scientist - ( 2400045M )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are 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 that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Under the general supervision of an Environmental Compliance Program Manager or Environmental Compliance Specialist, the Junior Environmental Scientist will collaborate on and provide support for environmental compliance projects. The successful candidate will participate in a wide variety of projects for both government and commercial clients. Typical project activities may include conducting environmental compliance audits, collecting data and assisting in development of environmental management plans or environmental planning documents, providing environmental site inspections, and collecting environmental monitoring samples. Must possess excellent communication skills, professional writing skills, and the ability to multi-task between several projects and priorities at one time. It is anticipated the Junior Environmental Scientist will travel at least 25% of the time.
Your Key Responsibilities
Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits and assessments for both government and commercial clients.
Assist in the collection and compilation of data, and preparation of reports and/or plans under the supervision of senior staff.
Collect environmental monitoring samples or conduct site inspections under the supervision of senior staff.
Assist project managers with project work, including but not limited to site inspections and audits, site characterization work, biological studies, environmental planning documents, and due diligence site visits and reports.
Obtain professional licenses and certifications as required to perform the work. Stantec will pay for necessary training to obtain or maintain professional licenses and certifications.
Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans for site visits.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members
Strong technical writing skills
Willingness to learn new skills and conduct a wide variety of activities related to environmental consulting work
Ability to manage work from multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently and meet strict project deadlines
Ability to travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally as required for project needs
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, as well as a pre-employment physical and drug screen
The position necessitates physically being present at the company's designated office location during regular business hours
Education and Experience
BA or BS Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or related field
Minimum 1 years of 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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
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 : United States-Virginia-Charlottesville
Organization : BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Nov 11, 2024, 11:09:30 AM
Req ID: 2400045M
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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