northwest territories environmental science Jobs – 27 Openings This Week

Environmental Professional/Technician, Contaminated Sites
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- Temporary
- Heavy lifting
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- Wellness program
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- $96,000–$115,000 a year
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Curator, Heritage Eduation & Public Programs
Government of the Northwest Territories —Yellowknife, NT
- $106,000–$126,000 a year
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Government of the Northwest Territories —Yellowknife, NT
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- Master's degree
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Environmental Scientist/Technician
Stantec —Yellowknife, NT
- Temporary
- Heavy lifting
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
Coordinator, Water Monitoring and Stewardship
Government of the Northwest Territories —Yellowknife, NT
- $101,000–$121,000 a year
- Full-time
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
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Environmental Project Manager
KBL Environmental —Yellowknife, NT
- Full-time
- Remote
- PMP
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
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Environmental/Administration Intern
AECOM —Yellowknife, NT
- $18–$23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental care
Water Quality Technician
SLR Consulting —Yellowknife, NT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Clean Energy Coordinator
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation —Inuvik, NT
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Budgeting
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Water Resource Officer
Government of the Northwest Territories —Inuvik, NT
- $111,000–$132,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- Negotiation
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GIS System Specialist
City of Yellowknife —Yellowknife, NT
- From $104,518 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Project management
- Bachelor's
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CAD Technician
Dillon Consulting Limited —Yellowknife, NT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Project management
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Senior Environmental Planner
Stantec —Yellowknife, NT
- Temporary
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
Economic Development Advisor
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation —Inuvik, NT
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Planner
Dillon Consulting Limited —Yellowknife, NT
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Marine Coordinator
GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL —Inuvik, NT
- Full-time
- Travel
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Summer Student Opportunities – High School and Entry-Level Roles
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation —Inuvik, NT
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee assistance program
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Advisor, Land Use and Permitting
GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL —Inuvik, NT
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Travel
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Environmental Professional/Technician, Contaminated Sites

Stantec -
Yellowknife, NT

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Job details

Temporary | Part-time | Full-time
9 days ago

Qualifications

WHMIS Certification
Geology
Heavy lifting
Engineering
Environmental law
Serving It Right
Microsoft Office
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Environmental consulting
H2S Alive
Environmental Engineering
Leadership
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a intermediate Project Environmental Professional from a geology, engineering, or technologist background to join our expanding Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in Yellowknife, NWT. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to and lead the execution of SIR field projects across Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Under the guidance of exceptional project managers, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to and collaborate with a cohesive, highly skilled team of environmental professionals.

Your Key Responsibilities

Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health and Safety Program.
Create and lead a positive safety culture on all projects.
Work with Project Managers to develop field instructions and coordinate field scopes of work with Stantec staff and subcontractors.
Complete SIR field tasks including but not limited to, Phase I ESA site visits, Phase II ESAs, soil description logging, soil sampling, groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil vapour sampling, aquifer conductivity testing, and elevation surveying.
Confidently oversee and lead SIR field activities, including but not limited to, drilling and monitoring well installation, remedial excavations, and other construction tasks.
Conduct environmental sampling, monitoring, construction observations, and ensure adherence to specifications through site inspections and quality assurance.
Provide training and mentoring to more junior staff as field lead.
Write technical reports including data analysis and interpretation with Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines.
Prepare technical reports, concept designs, construction specifications, construction drawings, bidding documents, and permit applications for approvals.
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, contractors, and other specialists to address environmental problems.

The successful candidate must reside in Yellowknife, NT or be willing to relocate to Yellowknife, NT.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Dedicated to working safely within established procedures and protocols.
Adaptability, organization, critical thinking, self-motivation, a keen willingness to learn, a love of the outdoors, attention to detail, succinct writing ability, and ability to multitask.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to analyze issues, interpret information, and select methods and solutions to resolve problems.
Familiar with environmental laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
Strong communication skills and the ability to identify issues in the field while working with senior staff to develop solutions.
Proficiency with standard productivity software including all MSOffice products
Additional skills such as current First Aid training, WHMIS, H2S Alive, UTV operator training, water and soils sampling, mechanical aptitude and experience in the field of Environmental Science or Engineering are assets but are not required.
Able to obtain federal reliability security clearance.
Passion for working in an outdoor environment.
Able to travel to remote locations via air or ground transportation and work up to 12 hours per day.
Able to travel and mobilize to sites on minimal notice.
Able to work 70 - 85% in the field during peak field season, including out of town work and overnight stays in hotels or a camp setting

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or diploma in environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field.
Minimum of five (5) years executing field work related to soil, groundwater, and/or soil vapor investigations.
Previous leadership experience in the field is a requirement
Prior experience in engineering or environmental consulting is an asset

This position will involve a combination of field and office work. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Fieldwork may include travel (road or air) and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Evening and weekend work may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | NT | Yellowknife

Organization: BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 10/04/2026 07:04:15

Req ID: 1005262

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environmental science jobs in northwest territories

Environmental Professional/Technician, Contaminated Sites

Junior Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Environmental Laboratory Technologist

Curator, Heritage Eduation & Public Programs

Aquatic Quality Scientist

Environmental Scientist/Technician

Coordinator, Water Monitoring and Stewardship

Environmental Project Manager

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Water Quality Technician

Clean Energy Coordinator

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Planner

Marine Coordinator

Summer Student Opportunities – High School and Entry-Level Roles

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