Environmental Geoscientist - Senior

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation projects, and excess soil management projects from proposal development to project completion.
• Technical liaison with clients, stakeholders, and internal project staff.
• Prepare/review technical proposals, technical reports, and client communications summarizing project work, findings, and recommendations.
• Assumes ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of projects and ensuring the quality of product (technical scope and defensibility of solution/results) meets RWDI standards and client expectations and meets standards of professional practice.
• Assures that the project risks (engineering solutions proposals and all representative materials containing results, recommendations, conclusions) are within RWDI’s standard parameters and meets standards of professional practice.
• Represent the company on liability issues and may provide expert analysis and/or testimony at hearings.
• Actively participates in industry/professional organizations, associations, committees.
• Participate in business development activities and provide input into strategic initiatives for the Geoscience business unit.
• Responsible to mentor, coach, and provide subject matter expertise in the execution of training plans established by the Practice Area Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in special marketing assignments or business development initiatives where a comprehensive technical background is required.
• Is one of the technical leaders within their area of practice in industry (i.e., presenting at conferences, conducting webinars, publishing papers, etc.)

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:
• 15 + years consulting experience focusing primarily on Environmental Site Assessment and remediation, contaminant hydrogeology, and excess soil management.
• Licensed under Professional Engineers - Ontario (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (P.Geo.).
• A Qualified Person as defined by O. Reg. 153/04 for Environmental Site Assessment (QPESA).
• Solid working knowledge of Ontario Regulations 153/04 and 406/19.
• Post-secondary education from an accredited institution in hydrogeology, engineering, or earth sciences.

Additional attributes considered an asset

Strong comprehension of environmental legislation in Ontario, including but not limited to Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act and Species at Risk Act, as well as associated relevant Regulations.

Experience providing expert testimony and litigation support.

Ability to speak and write in French.

Candidates should also possess

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong people and team skills with a focus on collaboration

Proven organizational, decision making, and coordination skills

Demonstrated initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities

Demonstrated leadership/mentoring success

An eye for detail and an innate need to get things right

Aptitude for practical problem solving and shrewd judgment

Drive to continuously improve processes, enhance efficiency, and see a job through to conclusion

A valid driver’s license

• Please submit your cover letter and resume.
• If you possess 80% of the qualifications listed, please apply since you may have additional skills that would align well with this role.

An opportunity to

• redefine possible.
• Salary range: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00
• Annual Performance Bonus

Group health benefits

RSP Matching Program

Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.

Fitness Spending Account

• An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.
• Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.
• AI will not be used in this recruitment process.

Compensation

CA$110,000 - CA$150,000 / year