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 Stantec has opportunities for Junior Environmental Scientists to support our Assessment and Permitting practice. Working with our senior assessment and permitting practitioners, as well as biological, physical sciences, human environment, and engineering teams, the successful candidate will support the preparation of environmental assessments and permitting activities for a variety of projects. These projects will span the power, mining, oil and gas, ports and marine, transportation and municipal infrastructure, utilities, and industrial sectors. This position offers the selected individual the ability to apply their technical experience to a diverse range of projects and clients across British Columbia and the Yukon, as well as professional development opportunities within an established and rapidly growing consulting organization. This role can be in Burnaby, Kelowna, Victoria, Sidney, Prince George, Kamloops or Terrace, British Columbia, and Whitehorse, Yukon. Your Key Responsibilities - Support environmental assessment, permitting, and planning projects through technical analysis, research, reporting, and project coordination activities. - Assist with the preparation of regulatory and technical deliverables, including environmental constraints analyses, effects assessments, permit applications, environmental management plans, permit compliance documentation, and technical reports. - Conduct background research, data collection, and analysis to support project planning, environmental assessments, and permitting processes. - Apply and build knowledge of British Columbia and/or Yukon environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, permitting frameworks, and environmental assessment processes. - Support project teams with scheduling, deliverable tracking, document management, meeting coordination, and other project administration activities. - Participate in engagement activities with regulators, Indigenous Nations, communities, stakeholders, and project teams. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across a variety of sectors, including power, mining, oil and gas, ports and marine, transportation and municipal infrastructure, utilities, and industrial. - Support proposal preparation, business development initiatives, conference participation, and other activities that contribute to client service and team growth. - Work closely with senior practitioners and subject matter experts to develop technical, regulatory, and project management skills. - Contribute to the preparation of high-quality deliverables by following established quality assurance and quality control procedures. - Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec's Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program. Your Capabilities and Credentials - Working knowledge of British Columbia and/or Yukon environmental legislation, regulatory agencies, permitting frameworks, and environmental assessment requirements. - Familiarity with federal permitting and review processes, including those associated with the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), is considered an asset. - Strong technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports, regulatory submissions, permit applications, and environmental assessment documentation. - Understanding of environmental mitigation measures, environmental management practices, and environmental monitoring principles. - Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, regulators, Indigenous Nations, communities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams. - Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. - Client-service oriented, with a professional approach and commitment to producing high-quality work. - Proficient with MS Office suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Excel). - Interest in business development activities, including proposal preparation, networking, client engagement, and industry events. - Commitment to delivering high-quality work products in a timely and professional manner. - Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within British Columbia and Yukon, as required. Education and Experience Bachelor or graduate degree in an environmental, physical science, or engineering related discipline, and/or 0-3+ years of related experience focusing on environmental assessment and permitting. Possess a valid Driver’s License. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as working in the field. Fieldwork may include remote work, long drives, 2+ week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Please include detailed information on field-based skills and valid health and safety training (e.g., first aid, Ground Disturbance II, auxiliary vehicles). 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. 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. **Pay Range:** • Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$56,600.00 - $79,200.00 Annually • Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$60,000.00 - $84,000.00 Annually **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 | BC | Burnaby **Other Locations:** Canada | BC | Prince George **Organization:** BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia **Employee Status:** Regular **Management Level:** Individual contributor **Business Justification:** New Position **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 02/11/2026 03:11:30 **Req ID:** 1008666 \#additional