Environmental Scientist

At AECOM  were delivering a better world. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting we believe that infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving commutes providing access to clean water or transforming skylines our work helps communities thrive. Join our team of 47000 professionals united by a common purpose: to deliver a better world.

We seek an enthusiastic team-oriented Environmental Scientist to join our Assessment and Remediation team in at either AECOMs Mississauga Markham or Kitchener office with hybrid work permitted. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful projects across the industrial mining waste management oil and gas municipal provincial and federal sectors working with multi-discipline engineering teams.

The role will be a combination of project management job scoping and technical work delivery though the work can/may vary based on the applicants experience and career aspirations.

• This position is ideally suited to an Intermediate Environmental Professional with technical and developing project management strengths and experience in Phase I/One and Phase II/Two ESAs Remediation and Excess Soil Planning projects.

• This position requires excellent written and spoken communication skills budgeting organizational and time management skills flexibility to work on a range of projects and a positive attitude. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team clients site personnel and office management and have the ability to work both independently and as a part of a project team.

• The successful candidate will rigorously apply safety policies and procedures and will effectively manage the quality of field efforts and project deliverables within the bounds of the AECOM Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide developing project management experience on environmental assessment on-site and excess soil management and remediation projects.

• Support project performance ensuring compliance with scope budget and schedule.

• Support the development of proposals and budgets for new opportunities and for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and request for tender (RFT).

• Serve as the XBL liaison ensuring strong relationships and high satisfaction.

• Communicate regularly AECOM internal technical teams (ie. geotechnical hydrogeological civil water transportation and structural) and subcontractors

• Support the preparation of technical reports regulatory submittals and project documentation.

• Mentor junior staff fostering a culture of safety and excellence.

• Supervise subcontractors field staff and multidisciplinary technical teams.

• Exhibit personal safety leadership in all aspects of project execution.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering Geotechnical Geology Civil Engineering Environmental Science or a related discipline.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in contaminated sites environmental remediation and/or reclamation projects.

• Proposal writing job scoping and project plans.

• Familiarity with local provincial and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements particularly the Ontario Regulation 153/04 and 406/19 Excess Soil

• Developing experience coordination of Phase I II and III Environmental Site Assessments.

• Valid drivers license.

Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered. 

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of relevant industry experience.

Eligible for Professional designation (. or .) in Ontario or the ability to become a Qualified Person Environmental Site Assessment (QPESA) as per Ontario Regulation 153/04

Experience with regulatory applications and documentation in Ontario.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal organizational and client management abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Project Excel and Word.

Willingness to adopt and learn digital tools including AI-based solutions.

Positive proactive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information :

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening assessment and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time