Environmental Scientist

  • Full-time

Company Description

It is an exciting time to join VTX Consulting Services Inc. (VTX), the Canadian Subsidiary of The Vertex Companies, LLC. (VERTEX), an award-winning Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) firm that offers Environmental, Forensic, Engineering, Construction, and Surety solutions. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, VTX is growing and expanding the delivery of services across Ontario.

Job Description

We are expanding our Mississauga team and are looking for a Environmental Scientist with at least 1 -3 years of professional experience conducting environmental site assessments and/or excess soil management projects. 

Environmental Scientists (ES) work primarily in the field visiting client sites to conduct Phase I assessments, Phase II sampling and collection and remediation activities. The ES interprets data from lab reports to develop client facing technical reports, highlighting existing conditions and recommendations for improvement.

  • Conduct and prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and other environmental reports
  • Conduct and prepare Phase II field investigation activities, and environmental sampling (soil, groundwater, soil gas, and indoor air)
  • Compile and review laboratory and field data
  • Prepare tables, figures, and boring logs for inclusion in technical client-facing reports
  • Assist with scheduling, coordination, and oversight of subcontractor project activities
  • Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Environmental Engineering, or a similar field required
  • 1+ years of experience preferred in technical activities directly related to ESA, remediation and/or excess soil management projects (i.e., drilling supervision, well installation, soil and groundwater sampling, etc.) - recent graduates will be considered 
  • Coursework, internship or professional experience in environmental assessment activities, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and sample collection
  • Strong understanding of Municipal. Provincial and Federal regulatory drivers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Proficiency using AutoCAD or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs a plus
  • Attention to detail and excellent time management, balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines
  • Comfortable in both an office and field environment, depending on assignment priorities
  • Ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain
  • Ability to carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The target salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 CAD - commensurate with experience.

Please note that this role requires professional field work experience to be considered.

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We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package including paid time off, extended health care plans including medical and dental coverage, life and AD&D insurance, STD, self-directed registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) / deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP) with immediate vesting, and access to a wide variety of services, wellness programs and more. Our “Lifetime of Learning” program ensures that all employees receive the training, opportunities, and guidance they need to grow with us as we expand. And we are a consistent Zweig Best Places to Work winner.

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