Soil Scientist Job in Sydney Recruiting by Stantec Consulting International Ltd.

Soil Scientist - ( 24000130 ) Description Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity We are growing our Environmental Services team in British Columbia. As a Soil Scientist, you will work on all phases of resource projects, including environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance. You will collaborate with reclamation, vegetation, and geotechnical professionals and provide sound advice related to soil management. Your Key Responsibilities Design and implement baseline soil surveys following CANSIS and/or Describing Terrestrial Ecosystems in the Field Determine and calculate land capabilities (reclamation suitability, agricultural capability) Contribute to environmental plans related to soil salvage and sediment and erosion control Provide soil expertise for construction and reclamation monitoring for compliance with environmental and regulatory guidelines and/ or commitments Write technical reports presenting results of baseline studies, assessing potential effects, and describing suitable management and mitigation measures Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials Strong understanding and experience in environmental assessment process and/or environmental permitting in BC, and demonstrated knowledge of relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines Knowledge of geomorphologic and pedogenic processes Technical field knowledge of soils in western and northern Canada Strong technical writing skills Demonstrated project management/coordination skills including adhering to budgets and schedules including a disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence. Proficient in and consistently demonstrate and promote policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable). Ability to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines. Experience in pre-and post-mining land capability predictions and reclamation planning is an asset. Drive collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality, and appropriately scoped technical work Able to endure long days of physically and mentally challenging fieldwork while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude. Valid driver's license and good driving record required Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Agriculture, Ecology or a technical Soils related field is required Fully qualified professional (e.g. Registered Professional Agrologist or Geoscientist) accreditation required Minimum of 5-years of experience as a Soil Scientist contributing to projects in British Columbia Experience scoping, budgeting and leading component of environmental assessments and/or permit applications Typical office environment working with computers and remaining stationary at a workstation for long periods of time. Field work may include work in remote environments, challenging terrain, and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Salary Range(s): Lower Mainland $76,100/ BC Other Areas $71,800 - Lower Mainland $110,300/ BC Other Areas $104,100 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby) The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Sidney, Canada-British Columbia-Terrace, Canada-British Columbia-Kamloops, Canada-British Columbia-Prince George Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Mar 5, 2024, 3:34:24 PM Req ID: 24000130 additional Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr