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Stantec

Junior Environmental Scientist

Stantec

. Support environmental assessment, permitting, and planning projects through technical analysis, research, reporting, and project coordination .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeBurnaby • CanadaJunior💰 CA$56,600 - CA$84,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental assessment and permitting processes, with a strong understanding of British Columbia and Yukon environmental legislation and regulatory requirements. Proficient in technical writing, project coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental management solutions.

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Environmental AssessmentTechnical WritingProject CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceCollaboration Skills

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Hard Skills
Environmental Legislation KnowledgeData CollectionEffects AssessmentPermit ApplicationsEnvironmental Management PlansQuality Assurance ProceduresEnvironmental Monitoring PrinciplesMitigation MeasuresTechnical ReportingBusiness Development
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsVerbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
MS Office SuiteMicrosoft WordMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft ProjectAdobe AcrobatExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's LicenseHealth and Safety TrainingFirst Aid CertificationGround Disturbance II Certification
Industry Keywords
Environmental Assessment ProcessesPermitting FrameworksCanadian Energy RegulatorImpact Assessment ActIndigenous EngagementStakeholder EngagementPower SectorMining SectorOil and Gas SectorMunicipal Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support environmental assessment, permitting, and planning projects through technical analysis, research, reporting, and project coordination
  • Assist with environmental constraints analyses, effects assessments, permit applications, environmental management plans, permit compliance documentation, and technical reports
  • Conduct background research, data collection, and analysis
  • Apply and build knowledge of British Columbia and/or Yukon environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, permitting frameworks, and environmental assessment processes
  • Support scheduling, deliverable tracking, document management, meeting coordination, and project administration
  • Participate in engagement activities with regulators, Indigenous Nations, communities, stakeholders, and project teams
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across power, mining, oil and gas, ports and marine, transportation and municipal infrastructure, utilities, and industrial sectors
  • Support proposal preparation, business development initiatives, conference participation, and team growth activities
  • Work with senior practitioners and subject matter experts to develop technical, regulatory, and project management skills
  • Contribute to high-quality deliverables by following quality assurance and quality control procedures
  • Promote a strong health and safety culture and participate in Stantec's Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Working knowledge of British Columbia and/or Yukon environmental legislation, regulatory agencies, permitting frameworks, and environmental assessment requirements
  • Familiarity with federal permitting and review processes, including those associated with the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), considered an asset
  • Strong technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of environmental mitigation measures, environmental management practices, and environmental monitoring principles
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Proficient with MS Office suite, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel
  • Interest in business development activities
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within British Columbia and Yukon
  • Bachelor or graduate degree in an environmental, physical science, or engineering related discipline, and/or 0-3+ years of related experience focusing on environmental assessment and permitting
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Detailed field-based skills and valid health and safety training, such as first aid, Ground Disturbance II, and auxiliary vehicles

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