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The opportunity:

Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Junior Environmental Scientist to join our team in our Calgary office. In this role you will be responsible for delivering environmental field and and assessment services supporting project delivery while upholding a strong health and safety culture

What we offer:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long term growth & success
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Parental leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What you’ll do:

• Participate actively in promoting a strong health and safety culture in the team.
• Communicate and coordinate with contractors.
• Execute field programs, including collecting and analyzing field data from soil, surface and groundwater, water supply well drilling, borehole logging, and hydraulic well tests.
• Evaluate data and technical reporting of:
  • groundwater monitoring;
  • aquifer testing;
  • soil sampling;
  • Environmental Site Assessments.
• Support project managers, including developing work plans and project scheduling.

Does this sound like you?

• Undergraduate (or graduate) degree in geology, geoscience, or environmental science.
• Relevant work experience in a related field; consulting experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with technical and non-technical clients and contractors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience working safely in remote areas and extreme environments and weather conditions.
• Familiarity with Alberta regulations and guidelines.
• Eligibility to become registered with a professional association (e.g., P. Geo., P.Ag.) is an asset.
• A valid driver's licence.

About Us:

At Associated Environmental, we're passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

What’s next?

Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.