Careers

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Why Envirochem

We are passionate about creating EHS and technology solutions that help our clients and communities through better business and a healthy environment.

We are committed to supporting each other’s success through a collaborative environment. Our aim is to deliver the best quality services and we rely on an amazing team to make it happen. As an entrepreneurial business, we are continually evolving, learning and striving to excel professionally and personally. We seek employees with the same mindset and attitude.

 

Our company consists of smart and dedicated engineers, scientists, biologists, technologists and project managers. Our integrated team also includes software engineers and technology specialists in GIS, CAD and modelling. We are proud of what we do, we love doing it and we have fun in the process. Join us to work hard and play hard.

Current Positions

Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Auditor

The Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Auditor will be responsible for a wide range of tasks and duties related to regulatory compliance requiring a strong understanding and application of federal, provincial, and municipal statutes and experience in environmental auditing, waste management, and environmental monitoring. The Intermediate Scientist/Auditor will also support small- and large-scale environmental projects in the port, oil and gas, government, and private sectors. Environmental projects will involve construction/demolition, site decommissioning, and ongoing environmental compliance.

This position is comprised of field/office responsibilities and will require travel to field sites throughout BC. Field work can be physical, and the successful candidate must be comfortable working outdoors throughout all seasons. This position will work under supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Engineer but does require an individual that can take on tasks and work independently.

 The successful candidate should be organized, be an effective listener and communicator, and an all-around team player. The ideal candidate should meet the following education and experience requirements/desirable skills to be able to perform the core list of job responsibilities:

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, or other applicable University program. A master’s degree is considered an asset.
  • Registered as a Qualified Professional.
  • Registered environmental auditor (or equivalent) would be considered an asset. This may include EP (CEA) or EP (EMSLA) designations.
  • Experience in developing and implementing environmental and health and safety management systems such as (ISO14001, ISO45001 and COR).
  • Minimum of five years experience in the environmental sciences or environmental engineering.
  • Proficient writing skills and statistical understanding.
  • Data management and analyses would be an asset.
  • Class Five drivers’ licence with a clean driving abstract.

Additional Skills:

  • A strong understanding of the Environmental Management Act and associated Regulations.
  • Prepare written reports to fulfill the specific requirements of an audit or individual project including formal reports, technical memoranda, regulatory approval applications, or Ministry required documents.
  • Work in a team setting with other environmental specialists.
  • Take the lead on specific tasks, taking direction from others, and collaborating with colleagues to maximize work productivity and quality.
  • Able to lead/manage small to medium sized projects
  • Provide mentorship to junior staff
  • Maintain positive relationships with existing and new clients.
  • Experience working on large industrial sites.
  • Experience with word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

Responsibilities:

Environmental Auditing: conduct audits at diverse industrial sectors predominantly in BC and Alberta.  Related work may involve helping clients with corrective action ranging from updating environmental management procedures and emergency plans to on-site operating, waste management or sustainability solutions (e.g., energy, water and materials handling) involving specialists from other Envirochem business units as needed.

 Waste Management: including hazardous materials sampling and analysis; support or lead optimal waste handling / disposal plans, budgeting, and logistics; contractor liaison; support and eventual lead of inspections and audits of waste and recycling practices of facilities and industries across BC including audit plan development, on-site inspection, and reporting.

 Environmental Monitoring: prepare and manage construction and environmental management plans for construction and remediation projects, design and manage environmental sampling plans, collect, input, organize and analyze data, and plan/undertake/lead field activities, including media sampling (water, soil, and waste materials), QA/QC of data collection and analysis, and statistical analysis where applicable.

 Regulatory Liaison: can include preparing documents for new and/or amended BC ENV Authorizations. Duties will include preparing documents in accordance with BC ENV templates and liaise with client and BC ENV. Authorizations will include those required under the Waste Discharge Regulation, Hazardous Waste Regulation, and the Vehicle Dismantling and Recycling Industry Environmental Planning Regulation.

Salary Range:

$80 000 to $100,000 (contingent on relevant experience)

Intermediate Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist

About the Position

Envirochem is currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist with 5+ years of experience to immediately join our Earth Sciences Group based in our North Vancouver office. This position will primarily support projects related to Contaminated Site Investigations and Remediation as well as Construction Environmental Management. This is a full-time position. Projects are typically located within the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley with occasional projects in various other parts of BC, and potentially other provinces. This position provides an opportunity to work with a well-established team of professional engineers and scientists with varying levels of experience and to interact with different service groups within Envirochem.

Who We Are Looking For

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, execute, and / or project manage environmental site investigations, remediation programs, and other contaminated sites related projects; deliver high quality work on time and on budget.
  • Define scopes of work, prepare cost estimates and proposals, supervise project staff, and be accountable for project performance.
  • Understand and interpret provincial / federal regulations and guidance to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Prepare, adhere to, and ensure compliance with site specific health and safety plans.
  • Coordinate and participate in field activities and provide technical oversight to field staff.
  • Interpret data and assimilate the collective contributions of project team members into technical reports and other deliverables for which you will be the signatory.
  • Review the collaborative work of junior engineers / scientists and provide feedback / mentorship.
  • Provide other miscellaneous technical support to project engineers and scientists.

Minimum Requirements (must have all four requirements to be considered):

  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Environmental, Chemical, Geological, or Civil Engineering or related field of study.
  • Registered / licensed as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) or professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
  • 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting; preference will be given to those with experience in BC. However, candidates with equivalent experience in other jurisdictions will be considered.
  • Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

  • Demonstrable experience related to project management highly preferred.
  • Experience supervising and training junior personnel.
  • Knowledge of the BC Environmental Management Act (EMA) and Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) and federal environmental regulations, guidelines, and standards related to Contaminated Sites.
  • Proven ability in data analysis / interpretation, report writing, verbal communication, and logical / critical thinking skills.
  • Willingness to travel to and from sites primarily in the Lower Mainland but often throughout BC and other parts of Canada, when needed.
  • Willingness to work overtime, when needed.

Additional assets:

  • Professional and ethical.
  • Optimistic and positive attitude.
  • Responsible and hard-working.
  • Customer-focused.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Desire to succeed in a dynamic, progressive organization.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary: $80k – $110k

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Envirochem offers a competitive benefits package, including extended health/dental care, RRSP matching, fitness incentive, and more. Envirochem currently operates with a hybrid in-office/work-from-home model, which is highly flexible to suit the lifestyle of today’s modern professional.

Additional Information About Envirochem

Our Foundation is Strong. Founded in 1984, Envirochem Services Inc. is a well-established and growing boutique environmental, health, and safety consulting firm located in Lower Lonsdale on the North Shore. Our multidisciplinary team of professional engineers, scientists, and technicians are experienced in providing various environmental, health, and safety services to clients across industrial, commercial, residential, and government sectors in the following key services areas: Contaminated Sites; Air, Energy and Climate Change; Ecology and Biology; Environmental Assessment, Planning and Permitting; Waste, Soil and Hazardous Materials Management; Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Management; and Technologies and Software Engineering.

Our Future is Bright. We believe the future of Envirochem is extremely bright, and we are looking for technically competent practitioners of good character to join our team and face the exciting challenges that lie ahead. Our goal is to provide value-driven solutions to our clients while continually growing and being challenged within a supportive team environment that fosters fulfilling careers for all. We are a company driven by three key values: Customer Service, Professionalism, and Teamwork. We want you to grow and strive to meet your goals, and we want to create a strong support network around you. We have doubled in size the last 5 years; we have strong long-term relationships with our existing clients and are continuing to grow new and exciting relationships with others. These relationships, combined with bright people working in our company, and continually working to develop a reputation as one of the top environmental consulting firms in this province (and beyond) is our formula for a promising future. We truly hope Envirochem is the company you are looking for!

We thank all applicants for their interest in the posted position. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Date Posted: 2024-04-22

JR. Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist / Technologist

About the Position

Envirochem is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist (EIT / GIT) or Technologist with 0-2 years of experience to immediately join our Earth Sciences Group based in our North Vancouver office. This position will primarily support projects related to Contaminated Site Investigations and Remediation as well as Construction Environmental Management and is weighted towards field work. This is a full-time position. Projects are typically located within the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley with occasional projects in various other parts of BC, and potentially other provinces. This position provides an opportunity to work with a well-established team of professional engineers and scientists with varying levels of experience and to interact with different service groups within Envirochem.

Who We Are Looking For

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, adhere to, and ensure compliance with site specific health and safety plans and/or field level hazard assessments.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute field investigations, including working with subcontractors such as analytical laboratories, underground utility locators, drillers, and excavation contractors.
  • Sample various environmental media including soil, groundwater, surface water, effluent, sediment, and soil vapour.
  • Log stratigraphic / hydrogeologic conditions and well construction details, accurately complete field forms, and document field activities.
  • Coordinate field equipment maintenance, charging, calibration, inventory, and repairs.
  • Understand provincial / federal sampling guidance and implement as appropriate.
  • Interpret data and prepare portions technical reports (e.g., finalized field logs, analytical tables).
  • Provide other miscellaneous technical / office support to project engineers and scientists.

Minimum Requirements (must have all four requirements to be considered):

  • Bachelor’s degree and / or technologist diploma in Environmental, Chemical, Geological, or Civil Engineering or related field of study.
  • Registered, or ability to register, as an engineer- or geoscientist-in-training (EIT / GIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or as a technologist with Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC).
  • Educational and / or work experience in environmental sampling.
  • Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

  • Preference will be given to those with practical work experience in BC.
  • Knowledge of the BC Environmental Management Act (EMA) and Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) and federal environmental regulations, guidelines, and standards related to Contaminated Sites.
  • Proven ability in data analysis / interpretation, verbal communication, and logical / critical thinking skills.
  • Willingness to travel to and from sites primarily in the Lower Mainland but often throughout BC and other parts of Canada, when needed.
  • Willingness to work overtime, when needed.

Additional assets:

  • Professional and ethical.
  • Optimistic and positive attitude.
  • Responsible and hard-working.
  • Customer-focused.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Desire to succeed in a dynamic, progressive organization.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary: $55k – $70k

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Envirochem offers a competitive benefits package, including extended health/dental care, RRSP matching, fitness incentive, and more. Envirochem currently operates with a hybrid in-office/work-from-home model, which is highly flexible to suit the lifestyle of today’s modern professional.

Additional Information About Envirochem

Our Foundation is Strong. Founded in 1984, Envirochem Services Inc. is a well-established and growing boutique environmental, health, and safety consulting firm located in Lower Lonsdale on the North Shore. Our multidisciplinary team of professional engineers, scientists, and technicians are experienced in providing various environmental, health, and safety services to clients across industrial, commercial, residential, and government sectors in the following key services areas: Contaminated Sites; Air, Energy and Climate Change; Ecology and Biology; Environmental Assessment, Planning and Permitting; Waste, Soil and Hazardous Materials Management; Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Management; and Technologies and Software Engineering.

Our Future is Bright. We believe the future of Envirochem is extremely bright, and we are looking for technically competent practitioners of good character to join our team and face the exciting challenges that lie ahead. Our goal is to provide value-driven solutions to our clients while continually growing and being challenged within a supportive team environment that fosters fulfilling careers for all. We are a company driven by three key values: Customer Service, Professionalism, and Teamwork. We want you to grow and strive to meet your goals, and we want to create a strong support network around you. We have doubled in size the last 5 years; we have strong long-term relationships with our existing clients and are continuing to grow new and exciting relationships with others. These relationships, combined with bright people working in our company, and continually working to develop a reputation as one of the top environmental consulting firms in this province (and beyond) is our formula for a promising future. We truly hope Envirochem is the company you are looking for!

We thank all applicants for their interest in the posted position. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Date Posted: 2024-04-22

Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Auditor

The Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Auditor will be responsible for a wide range of tasks and duties related to regulatory compliance requiring a strong understanding and application of federal, provincial, and municipal statutes and experience in environmental auditing, waste management, and environmental monitoring. The Intermediate Scientist/Auditor will also support small- and large-scale environmental projects in the port, oil and gas, government, and private sectors. Environmental projects will involve construction/demolition, site decommissioning, and ongoing environmental compliance.

This position is comprised of field/office responsibilities and will require travel to field sites throughout BC. Field work can be physical, and the successful candidate must be comfortable working outdoors throughout all seasons. This position will work under supervision of a Senior Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Engineer but does require an individual that can take on tasks and work independently.

The successful candidate should be organized, be an effective listener and communicator, and an all-around team player. The ideal candidate should meet the following education and experience requirements/desirable skills to be able to perform the core list of job responsibilities:

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, or other applicable University program. A master’s degree is considered an asset.
  • Registered as a Qualified Professional.
  • Registered environmental auditor (or equivalent) would be considered an asset. This may include EP (CEA) or EP (EMSLA) designations.
  • Experience in developing and implementing environmental and health and safety management systems such as (ISO14001, ISO45001 and COR).
  • Minimum of five years experience in the environmental sciences or environmental engineering.
  • Proficient writing skills and statistical understanding.
  • Data management and analyses would be an asset.
  • Class Five drivers’ licence with a clean driving abstract.

Additional Skills:

  • A strong understanding of the Environmental Management Act and associated Regulations.
  • Prepare written reports to fulfill the specific requirements of an audit or individual project including formal reports, technical memoranda, regulatory approval applications, or Ministry required documents.
  • Work in a team setting with other environmental specialists.
  • Take the lead on specific tasks, taking direction from others, and collaborating with colleagues to maximize work productivity and quality.
  • Able to lead/manage small to medium sized projects
  • Provide mentorship to junior staff
  • Maintain positive relationships with existing and new clients.
  • Experience working on large industrial sites.
  • Experience with word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

Responsibilities:

Environmental Auditing: conduct audits at diverse industrial sectors predominantly in BC and Alberta.  Related work may involve helping clients with corrective action ranging from updating environmental management procedures and emergency plans to on-site operating, waste management or sustainability solutions (e.g., energy, water and materials handling) involving specialists from other Envirochem business units as needed.

Waste Management: including hazardous materials sampling and analysis; support or lead optimal waste handling / disposal plans, budgeting, and logistics; contractor liaison; support and eventual lead of inspections and audits of waste and recycling practices of facilities and industries across BC including audit plan development, on-site inspection, and reporting.

Environmental Monitoring: prepare and manage construction and environmental management plans for construction and remediation projects, design and manage environmental sampling plans, collect, input, organize and analyze data, and plan/undertake/lead field activities, including media sampling (water, soil, and waste materials), QA/QC of data collection and analysis, and statistical analysis where applicable.

Regulatory Liaison: can include preparing documents for new and/or amended BC ENV Authorizations. Duties will include preparing documents in accordance with BC ENV templates and liaise with client and BC ENV. Authorizations will include those required under the Waste Discharge Regulation, Hazardous Waste Regulation, and the Vehicle Dismantling and Recycling Industry Environmental Planning Regulation.

Salary Range:

$80 000 to $100,000 (contingent on relevant experience)

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Envirochem offers a competitive benefits package, including extended health/dental care, RRSP matching, fitness incentive, and more. Envirochem currently operates with a hybrid in-office/work-from-home model, which is highly flexible to suit the lifestyle of today’s modern professional.

Additional Information About Envirochem

Our Foundation is Strong. Founded in 1984, Envirochem Services Inc. is a well-established and growing boutique environmental, health, and safety consulting firm located in Lower Lonsdale on the North Shore. Our multidisciplinary team of professional engineers, scientists, and technicians are experienced in providing various environmental, health, and safety services to clients across industrial, commercial, residential, and government sectors in the following key services areas: Contaminated Sites; Air, Energy and Climate Change; Ecology and Biology; Environmental Assessment, Planning and Permitting; Waste, Soil and Hazardous Materials Management; Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Management; and Technologies and Software Engineering.

Our Future is Bright. We believe the future of Envirochem is extremely bright, and we are looking for technically competent practitioners of good character to join our team and face the exciting challenges that lie ahead. Our goal is to provide value-driven solutions to our clients while continually growing and being challenged within a supportive team environment that fosters fulfilling careers for all. We are a company driven by three key values: Customer Service, Professionalism, and Teamwork. We want you to grow and strive to meet your goals, and we want to create a strong support network around you. We have doubled in size the last 5 years; we have strong long-term relationships with our existing clients and are continuing to grow new and exciting relationships with others. These relationships, combined with bright people working in our company, and continually working to develop a reputation as one of the top environmental consulting firms in this province (and beyond) is our formula for a promising future. We truly hope Envirochem is the company you are looking for!

We thank all applicants for their interest in the posted position. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Date Posted: 2024-06-01

Co-op Computer Software Developer

Envirochem Services Inc. is an environment, health and safety consulting firm with an extensive history based out of the beautiful north shore of the Metro Vancouver area in British Columbia, Canada. 

Since opening our doors in 1984, we have consistently supported responsible industrial and commercial enterprise and rational science-based policy. Our services reflect this approach. 

We continue to evolve, committed to providing tangible value to our clients while maintaining the experience, knowledge, and wisdom of being in the HSE consulting business for over thirty-five years. 

Our company consists of smart and dedicated engineers, scientists, biologists, technologists, and project managers. Our integrated team also includes software engineers and technology specialists in GIS (Geographic Information System), CAD and modelling. We are proud of what we do, we love doing it and we have fun in the process. Join us to work hard and play hard. 

Envirochem is currently seeking a Co-op Software Developer to join our IT Group based in our North Vancouver office. This position will support data management projects in fields like air quality monitoring and waste management. The position also requires occasional computer support to keep the other teams running. 

This is a full-time, temporary position from September to December 2024 requiring at least two days per week in our North Vancouver office. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Evaluate, design, develop, update and test software development projects in areas such as:
    • Air quality monitoring
    • Waste management
    • Lab Data processing
  • Design, build and test in-house forms and workflows. 
  • Provide other miscellaneous computer hardware and software support to project engineers and scientists. 

        Minimum Requirements (must meet all 5 requirements to be considered): 

        • You are a 3rd or 4th year Computer Science/Engineering student or graduate. 
        • Strong C# experience. 
        • Strong ASP.NET experience. 
        • Strong SQL experience (MS SQL Server preferred). 
        • Must be able to work least two days per week in our North Vancouver office. 

            Preferred Skills / Qualifications: 

            • Ability to read and understand VB.Net. 
            • Knowledge / experience with other software technologies such as Json, xml, Python, R, html/CSS. 
            • Proven ability in data analysis / interpretation, verbal communication, problem solving and logical / critical thinking skills. 

             Additional assets: 

            • Professional and ethical. 
            • Optimistic and positive attitude. 
            • Responsible and hard-working. 
            • Customer-focused. 
            • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 
            • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
            • Desire to succeed in a dynamic, progressive organization. 

            Citizenship Requirement:  Canadian, Permanent Resident, or Refugee

            Application Documents Required: Cover letters, Resumes, Transcripts 

            Response:  Send Application Documents to careers@envirochem.com

            Start Date: 2024-09-09

            End Date: 2024-12-20

            Salary Range:  $27 per hour 

            We truly hope Envirochem is the company you are looking for! 

            We thank all applicants for their interest in the posted position. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

            Date Posted: 2024-07-04

            Don’t see a position that aligns with your skills? If you are still interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@envirochem.com. We are always looking for ambitious, skilled and passionate environmental professionals to join our team

            Pursuing a Healthy Environment, Vibrant Economy, and Thriving Communities Through Diversity and Inclusion

            Our goal at Envirochem is to establish and maintain diversity and inclusion in our teams, networks, and communities where consideration of different perspectives allows access to more knowledge and awareness, and better decision-making. We believe diversity and inclusion is foundational to building the trust and support needed to develop the teamwork that will lead to the sustainable solutions to the environmental, health, and safety challenges we are all facing, now and in the future. We strive for a more diverse and inclusive world. We strive for more understanding.

            Connect With Us.

            We thank everyone for the interest, however only successful applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please

            Founded in 1984, Envirochem is an established environment, health and safety consultancy working locally, nationally and internationally. Our multidisciplinary team combines scientific and engineering excellence with a business-oriented approach to provide both practical and innovative environmental management, scientific, engineering and technology solutions to suit the needs of our clients across industrial, commercial, residential, and government sectors.

            General Inquiries
            response@envirochem.com

            Telephone
            +1-604-986-0233

            Head Office Location
            #206 - West Quay Centre
            267 W Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC Canada V7M 1A5