Environmental Field Scientist/Engineer, Ontario Region

Keystone Environmental is a dynamic and rapidly expanding environmental consulting firm. Certified as a “Great Place to Work in 2024, we pride ourselves on providing a fun, challenging and supportive environment that allows our people to achieve their professional development goals while enjoying the journey along the way. Keystone Environmental offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a supportive and dynamic work environment designed to enhance employee experience and engagement. Our Mississauga, Ontario office has an immediate opening for a “Junior Environmental Scientist/Engineer” to join our team.You are a recent graduate of an Environmental Science or Engineering program from an accredited University and are pursuing a P. Eng. or , P. Geo. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an aptitude for technical writing. You believe firmly in the importance of teamwork and adding value to the team. You can manage your time effectively and are enthusiastic, positive and focused on solutions, not problems. You have gained some experience either through recent employment, Coop and/or summer work placement, but it’s not the end of the world if you haven’t because what we’re really looking for is someone with the right attitude and a desire to learn and develop.Position Overview: The Junior Environmental Scientist position is responsible as a Phase I ESA specialist and field support for challenging contaminated sites investigation and remediation projects. The successful applicant will have the following:Excellent, communications, organization, and interpersonal skills;Strong attention to detail and accuracy and practiced at report writing and data analysis;Knowledge of Ontario environmental legislation and regulations, codes and standards (e.g., O. Reg. 153/04 and O. Reg. 406/19);Knowledge of Phase I ESA and Phase II ESA protocols and procedures;Strong focus on quality and technical excellence;Ability to work in a team environment;Demonstrate strong initiative and be able to work independently with minimal supervision;Willingness and ability to travel and conduct fieldwork, and from time to time travel out of the city or province for short or long periods;Ability to maintain flexibility and adaptability to scheduling changes and occasional overtime is required;The ability to make sound, defensible decisions in the field; andGeneral to strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Duties and Responsibilities include:Field Work Activities:Co-ordinating and executing field activities at various types of contaminated sites, including, industrial, commercial, residential, institutional, military, etc. Ensuring that all field work is performed in accordance with Corporate Health & Safety policies and programs and applicable Health and Safety regulations.Communicating with senior scientists and managers with respect to the completion of Phase I/One and Phase II/Two ESAs, remediation programs, excess soil characterization programs, and monitoring programs.Conducting Phase I/One ESA site visits and inspections and documenting findings in a clear and concise manner.Supporting senior scientists with the supervision of drilling and remediation programs.Collecting soil, groundwater and/or vapour samples, in accordance with standard industry practices and regulatory provisions.Coordinating and maintain field equipment maintenance, charging and repairs;Preparing chain of custody forms for samples and coordinating laboratory submissions.Preparing and maintaining Phase I/One ESA, Phase II/Two ESA, excess soil characterization and remedial program field notes in a clear and concise manner.Desk Top Activities:Compile and interpret historical records collected from various online sourcesTravel to sites to observe site conditions and to conduct interviews with persons knowledgeable of site activitiesEvaluate and conceptualize collected information to determine the potential for contamination to be present Assisting project managers with the preparation of Project Health & Safety Programs.Assisting project managers with requesting quotes from subcontractors.Preparing data analytical tables with comparison to applicable regulatory standards, criteria, guidelines, etc.Preparing borehole logs.Preparing Phase I/One ESA and Phase II/Two ESA reports for review by senior managers.Coordinating the preparation of detailed site plans with drafting department.Conduct project administration tasks as required, including timesheet generation.Education / Qualifications / Memberships:A University degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Geological Sciences.One to two years of Industry experience either through current employment, Coop and/or summer work placement.Eligibility for P. Geo. or P. Eng. Certification in the province of Ontario.Ability to lift and carry up to 20 kg.A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with their resume and cover letter referencing “Environmental Scientist - Ontario”, in the subject line.We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.