Junior Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist

Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist to our Environment & Water - Geoenvironmental team based in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Your Role:

- Provide support on simple to complex contaminated site investigations (e.g., Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, Detailed Site Investigations), groundwater monitoring, and remediation activities at urban and remote field sites.
- Provide support on hydrogeological assessments.
- Oversee drill rig and heavy equipment to describe and collect quality soil samples.
- Groundwater and surface water sampling.
- Conduct soil classification and terrain surveys, including soil sampling, analyzing field data and mapping soil according to the Canadian System of Soil Classification.
- Remediation and spill response oversight.
- Review field data and provide initial data interpretations.
- Work with intermediate and senior technical staff to deliver high quality products to meet our client’s specific needs.
- Prepare technical correspondence, work plans, cost estimates and budgets as part of a proposal or project.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Ability, willingness and comfort with travel to and working at remote project sites across Yukon and Western Canada.
- Additional duties as required.





Qualifications:

- Undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental engineering, geology or a related science.
- 1 to 3 years work experience in environmental consulting specifically related to contaminated site investigations, hydrogeological assessments, and a passion to grow your career and excel in this field.
- Eligibility for professional registration (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo.) is considered a strong asset.
- Strong written communication skills and previous experience in technical report writing.
- Effective organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, schedule, and coordinate various activities relating to projects.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license and must provide current drivers abstract when applying.
- Able to perform field work over extended periods of time locally or at remote sites. Field work will constitute approximately 60% of weekly duties, with 40% office work.
- Must be physically capable of performing manual labour duties.
- Excellent attention to detail required.
- Proficient in the Yukon Contaminated Sites Regulation and Federal environmental guidelines would be considered an asset.

Advantages:

- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
- Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

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📌 Junior Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist (Whitehorse)
🏢 Tetra Tech
📍 Whitehorse