Junior Environmental Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
At Stantec, our Hazmat and Indoor Air Quality team is at the forefront of creating safer, healthier spaces for communities across Canada. We tackle complex challenges in indoor air quality, hazardous materials, and mould consulting—work that directly supports the well‑being of building occupants and the long‑term resilience of the built environment. From identifying and coordinating the repair, replacement, or abatement of hazardous building materials to supporting remediation and design with our Environmental Services and Buildings Engineering groups, our work makes a tangible impact every day. Clients across commercial real estate, education, healthcare, and all levels of government trust us to guide critical decisions tied to due diligence, renovation and demolition, refinancing, acquisition, and capital planning. Joining our team means contributing to meaningful projects that shape safer spaces and stronger communities.
Stantec is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Technologist to join our Hazmat and Indoor Air Quality team in British Columbia. This is a great opportunity for an early-level professional who wants hands-on field experience, exposure to a variety of occupational and health and safety-related projects, and the chance to grow within a respected, multidisciplinary firm.
Responsibilities
As part of the Hazmat and Indoor Air Quality team, your work will include a diverse mix of field and office responsibilities, such as:
- Understanding the application of occupational health and safety principles and regulations, especially as they relate to industrial hygiene and hazardous materials
- Planning and supporting hazardous materials surveys and assessments in a variety of environments
- Collecting samples for asbestos, metals (e.g. lead), PCBs, microbials, and other hazardous substances
- Estimating quantities of hazardous materials for the purposes of abatement project planning.
- Conducting hazardous materials condition assessments.
- Conducting hazardous material abatement/remediation inspections and air monitoring
- Conducting indoor air quality assessments and testing
- Conducting industrial hygiene assessments and testing
- Assisting with the operation and calibration of air quality testing equipment
- Contributing to the development of detailed technical reports, hazardous materials management plans, safe work procedures, abatement specifications, and exposure control plans
- Assisting with the preparation of proposals for the above-noted types of projects
- Collaborating with project teams to meet schedules and client expectations
- Evening and weekend work as required
- Frequent travel within Canada (primarily Western and Northern Canada) and potentially the U.S. as required
Qualifications
- Post-secondary training, course work, diploma or degree pertaining to environmental technology or sciences, building sciences, occupational health and safety and/or occupational/industrial hygiene
- 1–2 years of relevant field or technical experience
- A valid WorkSafeBC Level S Asbestos Certificate would be an asset
- General knowledge of buildings, building systems and building construction
- Experience or knowledge pertaining to occupational/industrial hygiene, occupational health & safety regulations and/or the hazardous materials abatement industry would be an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proficient MS Office skills
- Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work on your own as well as in a team environment is crucial
- Willingness to work out of town for up to 50% of the time
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle is required
- Ability to obtain mandatory federal government “Reliability Status” security clearance and RCMP Facility Access Level 2 security clearance
- Commitment to health, safety, security and environmental responsibility
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as working in the field. Fieldwork may include remote work and exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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Pay Range:
- Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$51,200.00 - $71,700.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a 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, 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 | BC | Burnaby
Organization: BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/05/2026 03:05:57
Req ID: 1006024