About Us At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
As an Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technologist, in Fort St. John, British Columbia, you’ll be responsible for leading multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.
The compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $50.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Perform simple to complex contaminated site investigations, including drilling assessments, groundwater monitoring, remediation activities, and reclamation activities involving: k-tests, elevation surveys, and sampling using a variety of methods (e.g., peristaltic pumps, hydrasleeves, bailers, etc.)
supervising a variety of drilling types in soil and bedrock (e.g., solid stem, hollow stem, and air rotary) and installing GW monitoring wells
supervising remedial excavations and trucking, confirmatory sampling, and operating remediation systems
supervising reclamation equipment and performing reclamation assessments on agricultural and crown land (e.g., Schedule B assessments)





Supervise and coordinate field contractors and equipment for a variety of projects
Prepare for ground disturbance including submitting BC 1 Calls, reviewing ground disturbance packages, and supervising line locators and hydrovacs
Collaborate with project managers and technical advisors and communicate project progress, execution, and scope changes
Support and mentor junior professionals and provide on-the-job training in the field and office
Learn, understand, and apply BC regulations related to assessment, remediation, and reclamation of oil and gas sites and ensure regulatory requirements are met as part of project execution
This role will require approximately 85% of time to be in the field
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
Minimum 3 years of previous experience with assessment, remediation, and reclamation projects
A degree or technical diploma in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or engineering
Exhibit a strong safety mindset
Self-motivated and possess strong communication skills
Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior professionals
Experience as a ground disturbance supervisor
Familiarity with spill response would be considered an asset
Eligibility for registration in or maintaining a good standing in a professional organization would be considered an asset
A valid and clean driver’s license with no restrictions
Work Workplace and Physical Requirements




The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.
Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
Lifting 50 pounds several times a day
Sitting, standing, and walking
Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency response
This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.
As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, www.onterris.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.

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📌 Intermediate Environmental Scientist (British Columbia)
🏢 Onterris Canada
📍 British Columbia