Yukon Scientist Jobs – 2 Openings This Week

Junior Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
Tetra Tech —Whitehorse, YT
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Master's degree
21h
Aquatic Scientist
Trinity Consultants Canada —Whitehorse, YT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Business
- Leadership
Quick apply

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Managing Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed-Term)
ERM Group —Whitehorse, YT
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties,…
$95,651–$119,999 a year
Aquatic Scientist
Trinity Consultants Canada —Whitehorse, YT
Hands-on expertise in planning and conducting aquatic field programs using a variety of sampling techniques for water, sediment, benthic invertebrates, fish,…
Quick apply

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Clinical and Health Scientist - Development Operations
Adecco Canada —Whitby, ON
This role is ideal for a highly skilled analytical scientist with expertise in chromatography, method development, method validation, and pharmaceutical testing…
$35.05 an hour
Quick apply
9d
Cognitive Scientist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Newmarket, ON
A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field preferred (Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar); an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD)…
$50.00–$140.56 an hour
Quick apply
3d

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alerts for scientist in yukon

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

scientist jobs near yukon

Data Scientist jobs in Guelph, ON

Data Scientist jobs in British Columbia

Research Scientist jobs in Regina, SK

Research Scientist Neuroscience jobs in Toronto, ON

Clinical Scientist jobs in Vancouver, BC

Junior Environmental Scientist jobs in Burnaby, BC

Junior Environmental Scientist jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Junior Environmental Scientist jobs in St. John's, NL

Junior Accounting jobs in Montréal, QC

Junior Environmental Scientist jobs in Greater Toronto Area, ON

Environmental jobs in Whitehorse, YT

Junior Project Manager jobs in Toronto, ON

Environmental jobs in St. Catharines, ON

Junior Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist

Tetra Tech -
Whitehorse, YT

Apply Now

Job details

21 hours ago

Qualifications

Class 5 Licence
Geology
Microsoft Excel
Engineering
Master's degree
Bachelor's
Environmental consulting
Organizational skills
Environmental Engineering
Communication skills
Analytics

Full job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist to our Environment & Water - Geoenvironmental team based in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

Provide support on simple to complex contaminated site investigations (e.g., Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, Detailed Site Investigations), groundwater monitoring, and remediation activities at urban and remote field sites.
Provide support on hydrogeological assessments.
Oversee drill rig and heavy equipment to describe and collect quality soil samples.
Groundwater and surface water sampling.
Conduct soil classification and terrain surveys, including soil sampling, analyzing field data and mapping soil according to the Canadian System of Soil Classification.
Remediation and spill response oversight.
Review field data and provide initial data interpretations.
Work with intermediate and senior technical staff to deliver high quality products to meet our client’s specific needs.
Prepare technical correspondence, work plans, cost estimates and budgets as part of a proposal or project.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Ability, willingness and comfort with travel to and working at remote project sites across Yukon and Western Canada.
Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental engineering, geology or a related science.
1 to 3 years work experience in environmental consulting specifically related to contaminated site investigations, hydrogeological assessments, and a passion to grow your career and excel in this field.
Eligibility for professional registration (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo.) is considered a strong asset.
Strong written communication skills and previous experience in technical report writing.
Effective organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, schedule, and coordinate various activities relating to projects.
Valid class 5 driver’s license and must provide current drivers abstract when applying.
Able to perform field work over extended periods of time locally or at remote sites. Field work will constitute approximately 60% of weekly duties, with 40% office work.
Must be physically capable of performing manual labour duties.
Excellent attention to detail required.
Proficient in the Yukon Contaminated Sites Regulation and Federal environmental guidelines would be considered an asset.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

Additional Information

Organization: 704 EGI

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

scientist jobs in yukon

Junior Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist

Aquatic Scientist

More jobs to discover

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alerts for scientist in yukon

Explore jobs in more locations

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected