Environmental Assessment Specialist
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Experience of experience: 5 years of relevant experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
Context
Within our Environment team, you will plan, execute, and oversee environmental site characterization mandates (Phases I, II, and III) in support of urban, intercity, and heavy-rail mobility projects. You will ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulatory requirements, manage risks associated with potentially contaminated lands, and secure the necessary permits and approvals to enable infrastructure project delivery.
Missions/Main Duties
Education :Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, chemistry, or a related field; a Master’s is an asset. Authorization required under the Québec Environmental Quality Act (member of a professional order or AQVE accreditation).
Experience of experience: 5 years of relevant experience.
Technical Competencies
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].
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Context
Within our Environment team, you will plan, execute, and oversee environmental site characterization mandates (Phases I, II, and III) in support of urban, intercity, and heavy-rail mobility projects. You will ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulatory requirements, manage risks associated with potentially contaminated lands, and secure the necessary permits and approvals to enable infrastructure project delivery.
Missions/Main Duties
- Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (desktop review, historical land use, site visits, interviews) and recommend next steps.
- Design, plan, and supervise Phase II and Phase III characterization programs, including drilling, in situ testing, soil/groundwater and railway material sampling, laboratory analyses (QA/QC), impact delineation, hydrogeological modeling, and mass balance assessments.
- Interpret analytical results, establish regulatory comparisons, and evaluate contaminated volumes and management scenarios.
- Advise design and construction teams on the management of excavated soils, dewatering effluents, residual materials, and railway materials; develop management strategies (upfront characterization, lot segmentation, traceability, reuse/disposal, logistics).
- Support the acquisition of federal, provincial, and municipal permits, liaise with authorities, and prepare compliance documentation.
Education :Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, chemistry, or a related field; a Master’s is an asset. Authorization required under the Québec Environmental Quality Act (member of a professional order or AQVE accreditation).
Experience of experience: 5 years of relevant experience.
Technical Competencies
- Strong command of applicable Québec and federal standards and guidance (EQA and regulations, MELCCFP guides, CCME, site assessment guidelines, soil/groundwater criteria, residual materials management, and construction H&S).
- Proven skills in sampling program design, hydrogeology, geochemical interpretation, and uncertainty management.
- Experience managing subcontractors, controlling costs/schedules, and producing certified deliverables.
- ASP Construction card and railway safety training, an asset.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*
- Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.
- Demonstrated leadership, autonomy, and sound professional judgment.
- Rigorous, well organized, and able to prioritize and decide under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills in French and English, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].
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Responsibilities
Plan and oversee Phase I, II, and III environmental site assessments for rail infrastructure projects, including sampling, laboratory analysis, impact delineation, and evaluation of contaminated materials. Advise project teams on soil and material management, secure permits and approvals, liaise with regulators, and prepare compliance documentation.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, chemistry, or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience are required; a master's degree is an asset. Candidates must be authorized under Quebec's Environmental Quality Act through membership in a professional order or AQVE accreditation, and should have strong regulatory, sampling, hydrogeology, and project-management expertise.
Skills
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Phase I, II, And III Assessments
- Environmental Sampling
- Hydrogeology
- Geochemical Interpretation
- Contaminated Land Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Permitting And Approvals
- Soil And Groundwater Analysis
- Impact Delineation
- Hydrogeological Modeling
- Quality Assurance And Quality Control
- Subcontractor Management
- Cost And Schedule Management
- Technical Reporting
- Bilingual Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Transportation
- Consulting
Keywords
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Phase I Assessment
- Phase II Assessment
- Phase III Assessment
- Quebec Environmental Quality Act
- MELCCFP Guidance
- CCME Guidelines
- Soil And Groundwater Criteria
- Contaminated Land
- Soil Sampling
- Groundwater Sampling
- Railway Material Sampling
- Drilling
- In Situ Testing
- Laboratory Analysis
- Quality Assurance And Quality Control
- Impact Delineation
- Hydrogeological Modeling
- Mass Balance Assessment
- Excavated Soil Management
- Dewatering Effluents
- Residual Materials Management
- Permits And Approvals
- Regulatory Compliance
- Construction Health And Safety
- ASP Construction Card
- Railway Safety Training
- AQVE Accreditation
- Subcontractor Management
- Certified Deliverables