Staff Environmental Scientist (Entry Level) Full Time

ERM is seeking a motivated Staff Environmental Scientist, who is interested in supporting on a variety of projects covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services, as part of our growing team in Smithers, BC. In this role you will work closely with Project Managers on both field-based and desk-based assignments

We are seeking an organized, hands-on professional with self-initiative, positive team attitude, attention to detail and technical quality to support our local staff. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for large global clients in the Mining sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct fieldwork, including surface and groundwater, hydrology, atmospherics, fisheries and aquatic data collection.
• Provide high-quality project support while successfully juggling multiple deadline-driven tasks.
• Provide technical assistance on environmental assessments, permitting and regulatory compliance reporting. 
• Conduct research, compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.
• Assist in the production of technical documents, reports, proposals, and presentations, including word processing, formatting, proofreading, and production.
• Assist with the administration of sub-contractors including liaising with project managers, reviewing contract documentation and invoices.
• Begin to develop client relationships by interacting with clients at job sites and supporting the Project Manager with general client management.
• Provide operational support to the Smithers office including health and safety planning for the field and office, field equipment management and other duties as needed.
• Complete work assignments on time and in accordance with ERM’s format and quality standards.
• Participate on teams consisting of multi-disciplinary impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around Canada and the global ERM organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in environmental sciences, engineering or related field.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant environmental experience or professional internships.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet).
• Strong hands-on spreadsheet and database comprehension.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Proactive, results- and team-oriented attitude.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline driven environment.
• Mature judgement and capacity to work collaboratively with others in a team setting.
• Must be flexible and able to work overtime when necessary.
• Strong commitment to safety culture and demonstrated ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Valid First Aid training.
• Experience with ATVs, boats and 4×4 vehicles an asset.

We are equal opportunity employers