Intermediate Environmental Scientist

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist, in Fort St. John, British Columbia, you’ll be responsible for leading multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $50.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Perform simple to complex contaminated site investigations, including drilling assessments, groundwater monitoring, remediation activities, and reclamation activities involving:
  • k-tests, elevation surveys, and sampling using a variety of methods (e.g., peristaltic pumps, hydrasleeves, bailers, etc.)
  • supervising a variety of drilling types in soil and bedrock (e.g., solid stem, hollow stem, and air rotary) and installing GW monitoring wells
  • supervising remedial excavations and trucking, confirmatory sampling, and operating remediation systems
  • supervising reclamation equipment and performing reclamation assessments on agricultural and crown land (e.g., Schedule B assessments)
• Supervise and coordinate field contractors and equipment for a variety of projects
• Prepare for ground disturbance including submitting BC 1 Calls, reviewing ground disturbance packages, and supervising line locators and hydrovacs
• Collaborate with project managers and technical advisors and communicate project progress, execution, and scope changes
• Support and mentor junior professionals and provide on-the-job training in the field and office
• Learn, understand, and apply BC regulations related to assessment, remediation, and reclamation of oil and gas sites and ensure regulatory requirements are met as part of project execution
• This role will require approximately 85% of time to be in the field

​Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Minimum 3 years of previous experience with assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects
• A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or engineering
• Exhibit a strong safety mindset
• Self-motivated and possess strong communication skills
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior professionals
• Experience as a ground disturbance supervisor
• Familiarity with spill response would be considered an asset
• Eligibility for registration in or maintaining a good standing in a professional organization would be considered an asset
• A valid and clean driver’s license with no restrictions

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day
• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
• Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.

As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.