7 Geoscientist jobs in Canada

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**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Entry Level Field** **Engineer/Geoscientist** to join our team in Yellowknife, NT! In this role you will get to **inspect and oversee various aspects of the construction and remediation activities at Giant Mine!**
Please note: This posting is for ongoing needs for this role. As such, responses may be delayed as positions become available.
Parsons is the Construction Manager of the Giant Mine Remediation Project. This is a world class remediation project using innovative methods to deliver a safe environment. The project is expected to last over 10 years and is located just outside the City of Yellowknife, NWT.
_Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Yellowknife, NT_
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Inspect the works of contractors by monitoring their performance to meet the specification and contract requirements.
+ Support and ensure Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards are followed at site by subcontractors in accordance with EHS program. Perform safety auditsinspections.
+ Oversee and perform site inspections and enforcement of standards
+ Oversee Quality Control/Quality Assurance of work being performed by contractors. Ensuring quality control plans are followed and witnessing, verifying, approving as per the Inspection Test Plans (ITP). Coordinating the testing requirements with the contractor and third-party independent testing agents.
+ Support Project Managers and Engineers in the delivery of the construction scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of work packages delivered by sub-contractors.
+ Monitor, verify and generate daily reports on the progress and performance of subcontractor activities.
+ Review contractor daily reports and verify.
+ Review daily and weekly plans, perform site inspections to monitor and assure adherence to plans.
+ Assist Project Managers and Engineers with quality control assessments and the quality reports.
+ Support the Project Managers and Engineers with resolving issues when variance in cost, schedule or quality arise by working with the contractors to develop and implement corrective actions.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Diploma or degree in related field. Work experience in heavy civil, northern mining or remediation projects will be an asset. Significant experience in lieu of diploma, or degree will be considered.
+ Must have ability to understand design specifications, quality plans and performing quality assurance functions.
+ Must have ability to oversee activities of multiple contractors.
+ Must have strong conflict resolution skills and ability to monitor and maintain contractor adherence to specifications and standards.
+ Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Must be able to operate self-sufficiently in field environments.
+ Proven ability to prepare reports and documentation.
+ Hold a valid Canadian driver's license.
+ Be willing to live in Yellowknife, NWT.
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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**Terrace, BC**
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant and dedicated team in Terrace, British Columbia. You should have ten or more years of progressive experience primarily in contaminated sites investigation and remediation combined with project management experience. We can help strengthen your technical and regulatory skills, as you work on multi-disciplinary projects that you will find both challenging and rewarding. You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.
**Why choose WSP?**
+ We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
+ Our **Flexible** Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
+ A **Canadian** success story - we're **proud** to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
+ **Enhance** the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
+ **Outstanding** career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your** ideas and trying **new** things.
+ A phenomenal **collaborative** culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good people** who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
**We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.**
# **WeAreWSP**
**What you can expect to do here:**
+ **You** are a champion of Health & Safety initiatives, being an ambassador for our Zero Harm safety culture - this is always your top priority, as it is ours
+ **You** stand with us in our promotion of Inclusion & Diversity, so that all of our colleagues feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work each day
+ **You** are leading project-focused teams in the delivery of a range of contaminated sites projects and manage clients' projects including project scoping, budget control, planning, development of schedules, and coordination of resources
+ **You** have excellent interpersonal skills, that you will leverage to empower your colleagues as well as maintaining and developing client relationships
+ **You** are responsible for preparing quality deliverables, overseeing data collection, compilation, interpretation, and reporting for phased environmental site assessments, remediation, and site monitoring
+ **You** will mentor and coach intermediate and junior colleagues with respect to their career growth and technical professional development
+ **You** will be responsible for proposal preparation, including development of work plans, schedules, and cost estimates for senior review
**What You'll Bring To WSP**
+ A positive and enthusiastic can-do attitude, and a willingness to both learn and share your knowledge
+ Self-motivated, willing to be flexible and nimble, and able to think outside the box
+ A bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related discipline
+ Professional designation registered in BC such as a PEng, PGeo, PAg, PChem, or an RPBio or able to obtain shortly
+ A minimum of ten years of experience in environmental consulting, and prior experience with contaminated sites and/or mine closure
+ Extensive field and site experience with strong health and safety focus
+ Proficient project management skills including budgeting and scheduling activities
+ Good understanding and application of contaminated sites investigation methods and environmental legislation in BC
+ Clear and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
+ A strong work ethic and can work with minimal supervision
+ Clean Driver's Abstract, and are willing to travel on occasion
**Compensation:**
Salary range (in British Columbia): **$102,100 to $187,200**
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
**WSP** is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At **WSP** :
+ We value our people and our reputation
+ We are locally dedicated with international scale
+ We are future focused and challenge the status quo
+ We foster collaboration in everything we do
+ We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (

**Terrace, BC**
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant and dedicated team in Terrace, British Columbia. You should have one year of experience primarily in contaminated sites investigation and remediation. We can help strengthen your technical and regulatory skills, as you work on multi-disciplinary projects that you will find both challenging and rewarding. You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.
**Why choose WSP?**
+ We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
+ Our **Flexible** Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
+ A **Canadian** success story - we're **proud** to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
+ **Enhance** the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
+ **Outstanding** career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your** ideas and trying **new** things.
+ A phenomenal **collaborative** culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good people** who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
**We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.**
# **WeAreWSP**
**What you can expect to do here:**
+ **You** are a champion of Health & Safety initiatives, being an ambassador for our Zero Harm safety culture - this is always your top priority, as it is ours
+ **You** stand with us in our promotion of Inclusion & Diversity, so that all of our colleagues feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work each day
+ **You** are eager to conduct field work, including soil, groundwater, vapour, surface water, and/or sediment investigations, environmental drilling, monitoring programs, and overseeing site remediation, as well as completing site visits to monitor the safety of our people
+ **You** are responsible for data collection, compilation, and some reporting for phased environmental site assessments, remediation, and site monitoring
+ **You** are well-supported by your colleagues from various disciplines and levels, helping you be successful in reaching your personal and project goals
+ **You** are taking the next step in kick-starting your career!
**What You'll Bring To WSP**
+ A positive and enthusiastic can-do attitude, and a willingness to both learn and share your knowledge
+ Self-motivated, willing to be flexible and nimble, and able to think outside the box
+ A bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related discipline
+ Eligible to register in a relevant professional designation registered in BC such as a PEng, PGeo, PAg, PChem, or an RPBio once you gain the required experience.
+ A minimum of one year of experience in environmental consulting
+ Keen to be introduced to new computing programs, methodologies, and field equipment/techniques
+ Clear and demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and in writing
+ A clean Driver's Abstract
+ Willing to travel.
Salary range (in British Columbia): **$55,400 to $98,300**
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
**WSP** is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At **WSP** :
+ We value our people and our reputation
+ We are locally dedicated with international scale
+ We are future focused and challenge the status quo
+ We foster collaboration in everything we do
+ We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (

**Terrace, BC**
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant and dedicated team in Terrace, British Columbia. You should have five or more years of progressive, technical experience primarily in contaminated sites investigation and remediation (e.g., stage 2 preliminary site investigations, detailed site investigations, remedial option analyses, and physical remediations), combined with some project coordination and management experience. We can help strengthen your technical and regulatory skills, as you work on multi-disciplinary projects that you will find both challenging and rewarding. You should enjoy being part of and contributing to a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.
**Why choose WSP?**
+ We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
+ Our **Flexible** Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
+ A **Canadian** success story - we're **proud** to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
+ **Enhance** the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
+ **Outstanding** career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your** ideas and trying **new** things.
+ A phenomenal **collaborative** culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good people** who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
**We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.**
# **WeAreWSP**
**What you can expect to do here:**
+ **You** are a champion of Health & Safety initiatives, being an ambassador for our Zero Harm safety culture - this is always your top priority, as it is ours
+ **You** stand with us in our promotion of Inclusion & Diversity, so that all of our colleagues feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work each day
+ **You** will contribute to the business and technical mission of the Environmental Management Group
+ **You** are leading project-focused teams in the delivery of a range of contaminated sites projects and manage clients' projects including project scoping, budget control, planning, development of schedules, and coordination of resources
+ **You** have excellent interpersonal skills, that you will leverage to empower your colleagues as well as maintaining and developing client relationships
+ **You** would like a mix of field work and office data analysis and reporting.
+ **You** are able to conduct some field work on occasion, including soil, groundwater, vapour, surface water, and/or sediment investigations, monitoring programs, and overseeing site remediation, as well as completing site visits to monitor the safety of our people
+ **You** are responsible for preparing quality deliverables, overseeing data collection, compilation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for phased environmental site assessments, remediation, and site monitoring
+ **You** are well-supported by your colleagues from various disciplines and levels, helping you be successful in reaching your personal and project goals
+ **You** are involved in proposal preparation, including development of work plans, schedules, and cost estimates for senior review
+ **You** are taking the next step in advancing your career!
**What You'll Bring To WSP**
+ A positive and enthusiastic can-do attitude, and a willingness to both learn and share your knowledge
+ Self-motivated, willing to be flexible and nimble, and able to think outside the box
+ A bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related discipline
+ Professional designation registered in BC such as a PEng, PGeo, PAg, PChem, or an RPBio, or on-track to obtain in the next year or two
+ A minimum of five years of experience in environmental consulting
+ A good understanding of contaminated sites investigation methods and legislation, but depending on the task, may rely on more senior colleagues for mentorship or be relied on by more junior personnel
+ Excellent and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
+ An understanding of current provincial and federal regulatory environmental criteria and protocols
+ Experience reporting and presenting environmental data and interpretation, including but not limited to contaminant spatial extents, conceptual site modesl, remediation objectives and plans, and regulatory requirements.
+ Understanding of environmental chemistry and contaminant fate and transport
+ A strong work ethic and can work with minimal supervision;
+ A strong ability to prioritize tasks and organize large amounts of data/information;
+ Experience working with environmental databases and modelling tools (e.g., EQuIS, Mann-Kendall Trend Tests, Microsoft Excel);
+ A clean Driver's Abstract, and are willing to travel on occasion
**Compensation**
Salary range (in British Columbia): **$64,300 to $114,000**
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
**WSP** is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At **WSP** :
+ We value our people and our reputation
+ We are locally dedicated with international scale
+ We are future focused and challenge the status quo
+ We foster collaboration in everything we do
+ We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (