Environmental Scientist – Site Investigation and Remediation

Stantec

Join Stantec as an Environmental Scientist/Engineer in New Brunswick, supporting remediation projects and environmental assessments in a global consulting environment.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeFredericton • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with team members on environmental investigations and remediation projects based primarily in Atlantic Canada, with opportunities to work in other parts of Canada
Execute a variety of field programs, including, but not limited to, site visits, test pitting, borehole drilling, monitoring well installation, soil vapor surveys, soil and groundwater remediation monitoring, surveying, and sampling of various media
Carry out office duties such as data management, analysis and interpretation, report preparation, and other general tasks
Analyze field and technical data and author technical reports (Phase I/II/III ESAs, monitoring reports, Remedial Options Analysis (ROA) reports, Remediation and Risk Management Plans (R/RMPs)
Lead and/or support the development of proposals, participate in business development activities, and participate in business community-related activities
Perform project management support tasks such as cost estimates, budget tracking, and status reports
Learn and follow standard operating procedures for work assigned, while continuing to develop skills
Complete applicable company and client-required health & safety training and follow health & safety policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a similar discipline
A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in conducting field programs for environmental site assessment and/or remediation projects
Prior experience in an engineering or consulting environment is an asset
Highly organized and self-motivated
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team
Proven initiative in integrating creativity and innovation in all work tasks
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable provincial and federal environmental regulations and guidelines
Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently, sometimes reporting to different individuals
Experience using environmental field equipment, GIS-related mobile data collection, and reporting software
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure and within short timelines
Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Willing and able to travel and periodically work extended hours, including evenings and weekends
Readiness to support other service areas depending on interests and abilities (e.g., aquatics, hazardous building materials, air quality)
Valid driver’s license

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
group tax-free savings account
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental Science DegreeField Program ExecutionSoil and Groundwater RemediationMonitoring Well InstallationBorehole DrillingData ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteEnvironmental Field EquipmentReport PreparationCost Estimation

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedSelf-MotivatedExceptional Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseHealth & Safety Training