Associate Environmental Scientist / Safety Technician

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Associate Scientist / Safety Technician to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

We currently seek a full time Professional who will focus on supporting the coordination of field operations and serve as the office's health and safety representative. In all circumstances, they must be able to take prime responsibility for the execution of the work. The responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs various office tasks requiring the application of basic scientific principles and fundamental theories.
• Researches and compiles background data in support of an environmental project.
• Work with project coordinators/managers, using interpersonal and organizational skills to help ensure projects are completed on time and budget.
• Reviews and analyzes data collected in environmental sampling programs.
• Maintain, promote and enforce Parsons' health and safety program.
• Conduct Near Miss and Incident investigations and perform site safety inspections.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in a curriculum related to the assigned discipline (i.e., science, civil, environmental, chemical, geological engineering, safety or similar programs).
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Maturity in interaction and ability to operate self-sufficiently.
• A valid class 5 driver's license.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Preference to candidates with 1 or more years experience in the environmental consulting sector.
• Experience working on downstream oil and gas sites would be considered an asset.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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