Job Description

Reclamation / Soil Scientist
Advisian, Worley Group Liability Management, Decommissioning & Restoration Service Line
Advisian is the independent consulting business line of Worley with more than 2,000 people in 23 countries. We provide solutions for clients in the Infrastructure, Hydrocarbons, Mining Minerals & Metals, Power and, Refining & Chemicals industries. As part of one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest engineering firms, we continue to push boundaries and extend our capabilities globally. Worley is a company that prides itself on providing safe and high-quality services that exceed our customer\xe2\x80\x99s expectations, which allows us to manage some of the world\'s leading projects. Our aim is to recruit, develop, and most importantly, retain the people who share our vision and strategy.


This position is a full-time placement based in our Edmonton, Alberta office. Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Assist with soil surveys for Pre-Disturbance Assessments and soil salvage activities.

• Complete reclamation planning, earthworks, monitoring, Detailed Site Assessments and reclamation applications.

• Participate in Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments for contaminated sites, including drilling, borehole logging, soil sampling and groundwater monitoring programs.

• Provide input into planning of programs based on gained knowledge and experience.

• Assist Project Managers in all aspects of environmental project execution.

• Coordinate the procurement of project supplies and supervise contractor services.

• On-site safety supervision and associated documentation.

• Travel as required for various field programs.

• Prepare technical reports.

• Technical Diploma, B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree from an accredited institution in the disciplines of Soil Science, Agriculture, Biology, Ecology or Environmental Science.

• New graduate (<1) to 5 years of practical experience.

• Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s licence. Experience driving ARGOs, pick-up trucks and towing is an asset.

• Ability to work challenging and extended hours in the field under varying weather and remote conditions.

• Excellent organizational, technical writing and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team setting.

• Able to demonstrate a passion to advance knowledge of plant, soil and landscape interations.

• Vegetation field survey experience, including species identification and ecosite classification is an asset.

• Working towards, or already a member of, a professional organization (e.g. Technologist or Professional) such as the Alberta Insitute of Agrologists, Alberta Society of Professional Biologists or College of Alberta Professional Foresters.

• Requisition ID: EDM01I3
• Organization: Advisian