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Environmental Scientist/Technologist

Conduct environmental monitoring and biophysical field surveys to ensure project compliance with regulatory obligations. Support the development of federal, provincial, and municipal permits through field investigations and technical report preparation.

  • Hybrid
  • Saskatoon, SK
  • Posted Jul 23, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

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’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity With a focus on local projects, the Environmental Scientist/Technologist will support a diverse team of environmental professionals providing services to multiple sectors (e.g., infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, power). Key project responsibilities include conducting environmental monitoring and achieving quality report delivery in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The successful candidate will have a diverse skill set, preferably in multiple environmental disciplines and a passion for lifelong learning. Environmental professionals in this position will support a variety of environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance projects. On the job training/mentorship provided. This role will involve field work for roughly 60-70% of the time. Your Key Responsibilities * Providing environmental monitoring services during the construction, maintenance and/or reclamation phases of projects. This may include observing and reporting on how projects are conforming with their compliance obligations regarding environmental effects related to various sectors such as the oil and gas industry, mining sector, linear projects and/or hydro development * Conducting biophysical field surveys in accordance with provincial species detection protocols and regulations (e.g., rare plant and/or various wildlife surveys, The Wildlife Regulations, Roster Species Detection Protocols) * Conducting pre-construction surveys for nesting migratory birds, as well as for wildlife and plant species at risk * Through the conduct of field investigations, supporting and assisting the development of federal, provincial and municipal regulatory permits * Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation, report preparation and other general tasks as required * Complying with health and safety and quality management protocols * Interacting and communicating effectively (written and verbal) with mentors, multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, clients, subconsultants, and contractors 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.

What you’ll do

Conduct environmental monitoring and biophysical field surveys to ensure project compliance with regulatory obligations. Support the development of federal, provincial, and municipal permits through field investigations and technical report preparation.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in biology, forestry, agriculture, or environmental sciences with 3-4 years of field experience in oil, gas, or similar development projects. Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to perform physically demanding field work in remote areas.

Benefits

• Health Plans • Dental Plans • 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 Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Short-Term Disability Plans • Long-Term Disability Plans • Emergency Travel Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • Professional Membership Fee Coverage • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

  • Project managementPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Biophysical Field Surveys
  • Regulatory Permitting
  • Data Management
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Species Identification
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Soil Sediment Management
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Wildlife Regulations
  • Project Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Report Writing
  • Time Off Management
  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Construction Surveying
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Environmental Science
  • Field Surveys
  • Oil and Gas
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Mentorship
  • Quality Management
  • Surveys
  • Investigation

Job areas

  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Science & Research
  • Consulting
  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Environmental Scientist/Biologist
  • Environmental Planner / Scientist
  • Environmental Protection Professionals
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Additional details

Minimum education
College diploma
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Office presence
3 days per week