Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist Full-time State/Province: Ontario Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: CA - Kitchener, ON - 50 Sportsworld Compensation: CAD 60000 - CAD 70000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist based in Kitchener, Markham, Mississauga, or Hamilton, Ontario. This position is expected begin either in January or May 2027 . The successful candidate will support engineers and scientists in carrying out environmental site assessments. Field work is an integral component of this position, and it is important that the applicant must be willing to travel to various job sites. This is a new position that will also involve assisting in all aspects of environmental projects including field preparation, subcontractor co-ordination and report preparation. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Supporting environmental site assessments and monitoring programs by applying basic scientific principles, established methods, and standard operating procedures. Conducting groundwater monitoring and sampling activities, including purging and collecting groundwater samples from monitoring wells using low-flow sampling equipment and field instrumentation. Collecting, recording, and organizing environmental field data and observations in accordance with established procedures and project requirements. Assisting with drilling oversight activities, including oversight of subcontractors, ground disturbance procedures, soil logging and sampling, and monitoring well installation. Maintaining high-quality field documentation, including preparing organized, detailed field notes, recording observations, and completing daily reports and logs accurately. Contributing to health and safety planning and execution, including participation in field gate/field safety meetings, recognizing hazards, implementing safe work practices, and supporting subcontractor oversight in the field. Compiling and entering field and laboratory data, including conducting basic data analysis and comparisons to applicable regulatory guidelines under direction from senior staff. Assisting with subcontractor coordination, field preparation (equipment readiness, calibration, and logistics), and site mobilization/demobilization. Drafting technical deliverables (tables, figures, and sections of reports) using standard office software; supporting senior engineers and scientists in interpreting data and preparing comprehensive summary reports. Communicating effectively with internal project teams, escalating issues promptly, contributing to team-based problem solving on well-structured assignments.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline. Willingness and ability to perform extensive fieldwork, including working outdoors in varied weather conditions and travelling to project