Job Description

Junior Environmental Scientist - Yukon

If you\xe2\x80\x99re like us, you don\xe2\x80\x99t have much time for the way things are.

Ausenco is a global company redefining what\xe2\x80\x99s possible. Our team is based across 26 offices in 14 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

No matter what the project, we help our clients to advance their resources by interweaving them with ours.

The Ausenco Sustainability team is looking for a junior engineer, environmental scientist, or environmental technologist who is excited to build a solid foundation in environmental field work; learning about monitoring for water quality and quantity, fish, air quality, wildlife, vegetation, and soils. We are looking for a highly motivated individual based in the Yukon, with excellent technical and interpersonal skills, to work with our talented team in delivering outstanding service to our clients in the Yukon. Your primary focus will be to assist Project Managers, senior scientists, and engineers on environmental-related projects.

About the opportunity:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of field skills and the environmental consulting business including analysis and interpretation of field data and development of mitigation measures.

Working closely with Project Managers and senior field staff you will perform activities such as:

\xc2\xb7 Collection of field measured data for air quality, water quality, hydrology, terrestrial mapping, and fish and wildlife habitat.

\xc2\xb7 Collection of samples for fish tissue, wildlife DNA, water quality, air quality, soils, and vegetation.

\xc2\xb7 Provision of field monitoring for wildlife e.g., bird surveys, caribou behaviour and movement, bat migration and nesting.

\xc2\xb7 Compiling, processing, and verifying field-collected and analytical data.

\xc2\xb7 Developing or supporting environmental reporting, including researching, gathering data, and drafting/editing text developed by technical disciplines.

\xc2\xb7 Reviewing and providing input to client invoices, including expenses, sub-contractor and supplier invoices, and equipment rental.

\xc2\xb7 Supporting communication between clients, environmental teams, engineering teams, and regulatory agencies.

\xc2\xb7 Timely and accurate reporting of field activities (daily, monthly, and incidents).

Qualifications

Qualifications

About you:

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor of Science in environmental science, biology/ecology or engineering or a Technical Diploma in environmental technology

\xc2\xb7 1-3 years industry experience preferably within the environmental sector. New graduates also considered

\xc2\xb7 Willingness to work outside in adverse weather conditions for potentially extended periods at a time

\xc2\xb7 Ability to be registered as a Professional (E.I.T., G.I.T., A.I.T., B.I.T.) is preferable

\xc2\xb7 Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

\xc2\xb7 Excellent organizational abilities and detailed oriented

\xc2\xb7 Comfortable working with small tools or environmental equipment (e.g., water quality meters, air monitoring equipment, etc.)

\xc2\xb7 Proficient with computers

\xc2\xb7 A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work with intermediate and senior staff and within project teams on various projects of differing complexity

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work effectively with sub-contractors

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Work Life Balance \xe2\x80\x93 Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life

Holistic approach to wellness \xe2\x80\x93 Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness

Accessible leadership team \xe2\x80\x93 Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don\xe2\x80\x99t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we\xe2\x80\x99ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense \xe2\x80\x93 gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

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Join us and work a better way.

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