Intermediate Environmental Scientist - Jobs in Saint John

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Intermediate Environmental Scientist - ( 230000YS )DescriptionGrounded 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 #39;re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that #39;s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.Your OpportunityStantec is looking for the newest members of our environmental services team in Fredericton, New Brunswick to specifically support environmental impact assessment and permitting opportunities, and related environmental research and writing. If you are curious, a good communicator, and are interested in working in a fast-paced environment full of opportunities to learn about environmental consulting and work across Atlantic Canada and beyond, then we are looking for you.In this role, you will work as part of our environmental services team in the development and delivery of environmental studies for a variety of resource, infrastructure and development projects in our local community and across the country. You will be part of a team that includes national experts who will mentor you closely as you grow your skills and career while working on a diverse collection of environmental management projects.Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist project managers and team members including fish, marine, terrestrial, and wildlife biologists, archaeologists, water experts, and engineers
• Lead and/or assist in the development of environmental management programs such as environmental impact assessments, environmental protection plans, and environmental permits
• Lead and/or support the development of proposals and participate in other business development activities
• Analyze field and technical data, and draft technical reports
• Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to complete assignments
• Conduct desktop project-related research (e.g., historic data, regulations, literature reviews)
• Complete applicable company and client required healthamp; safety training and follow healthamp;safety policies and procedures
• Participate in environmental field work such as water sampling, biological field studies, and archaeology
• Project management support tasks such as cost estimates, budget tracking and status reports
• Attend client and regulatory meetings
• Support development and delivery of Indigenous, public, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Candidates may also be requested to support other service areas depending on their interests and abilities (e.g. aquatics, remediation, air quality)

QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials

• Able to work effectively in a team atmosphere and independently as required
• Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently, sometimes reporting to different individuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), and technical writing skills
• High attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new skills, have flexibility in undertaking work assignments and capable of handling multiple assignments
• Knowledge of relevant local provincial and federal environmental legislation and policies is an asset
• Knowledge of general construction practices and environmental mitigation measures is an asset
• Experience in the collection of biological and physical field data is an asset
• Experience in conducting environmental baseline programs and environmental impact assessments is an asset
• Socio-economic experience would be an asset
• Able to work effectively in a team atmosphere and independently as required
• A willingness to travel and periodically work extended hours
• Good driving record and valid driver #39;s license required

Education and ExperienceMinimum Bachelor #39;s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Engineering, Science, Forestry, or related field. Master #39;s degree an asset.Minimum of 1-5 years #39; work experience. However, individuals with 1 year or less of work experience or equivalent (e.g. work co-ops, travel or other experience) should not be discouraged from applying.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 #39;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 will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental deathamp; dismemberment (AD amp;D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.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 : Canada-New Brunswick-FrederictonOther Locations : Canada-New Brunswick-Saint John, Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador-St. John #39;s, Canada-Nova Scotia-DartmouthWork Locations :Fredericton NBOrganization : BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic CanadaEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : NoSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Feb 27, 2023, 9:08:13 AMReq ID: 230000YSStantec 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