Intermediate Soil Scientist

Job Description - Intermediate Soil Scientist (CAL01HZ)Intermediate Soil Scientist -CAL01HZCompany : Advisian

Primary Location

CAN-AB-Calgary

Other Locations

CAN-AB-Edmonton

Environmental Science Consultants

Schedule

Full-timeEmployment Type : EmployeeJob Level : Experienced

Job Posting

Jan 29, 2024

Unposting Date

OngoingReporting Manager Title : Principal Soil Scientist :

Intermediate Soil Scientist

Worley Consulting

Building on our past. Ready for the future.

Worley Consulting is the independent consulting business line of Worley with more than 2,000 people in 23 countries. We provide solutions for clients in the Infrastructure, Hydrocarbons, Mining Minerals & Metals, Power, and Refining & Chemicals industries.

As part of one of the world’s largest engineering firms, we continue to push boundaries and extend our capabilities globally.

Worley is a company that prides itself on providing safe and high-quality services that exceed our customer’s expectations, which allows us to manage some of the world's leading projects.

Our aim is to recruit, develop, and most importantly, retain the people who share our vision and strategy.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning, remediation, and reclamation.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

The Intermediate Soil Scientist position is a full-time, primarily field-based position in Alberta and based out of our Calgary or Edmonton office.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Complete pre-disturbance soil surveys using the Canadian System of Soil Classification.
• Supervise soil salvage and stockpile activities.
• Complete reclamation planning, earthworks supervision, monitoring, Detailed Site Assessments and reclamation applications.
• Provide input into planning of programs based on gained knowledge and experience.
• Provide mentorship and training of junior soil scientists.
• Assist Project Managers in all aspects of project planning and execution.
• Coordinate the procurement of project supplies and supervise contractor services.
• Oversee on-site safety programs and complete associated documentation.
• Travel as required for various field programs.
• Prepare technical soil reports.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma, Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited institution in the discipline of Soil Science or Environmental Science.
• 5-7 years of practical field experience.
• Class 5 driver’s licence. Experience driving ARGOs, pick-up trucks and towing is an asset.
• Ability to work challenging and extended hours in the field under varying weather and remote conditions.
• Excellent organizational, technical writing and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team setting.
• Able to demonstrate a passion to advance knowledge of plant, soil and landscape interations.
• Vegetation field survey experience, including species identification and ecosite classification is an asset.
• Working towards, or already a member of, a professional organization ( Technologist or Professional) such as the Alberta Institute of Agrologists, Alberta Society of Professional Biologists or College of Alberta Professional Foresters.

Moving forward together.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation.

We are building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we are not just talking about it; we are doing it. We are reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.