Fresh Graduate Scientist

Atkins Realis Group

Your role

• The role supports environmental projects across one or more functional areas listed below, with responsibilities adjusted based on project needs and individual skills.
• Provide technical and coordination support across environmental projects, including project planning, proposal development, scheduling, document control, and general support to project managers and senior staff.
• Conduct desktop research and assist with environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory compliance activities, including stakeholder tracking and preparation of engagement and reporting materials.
• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), field programs, sampling activities, data compilation, and remediation related tasks under supervision.
• Compile, QA/QC, and manage environmental datasets, support GIS mapping inputs and environmental graphics.
• Draft, format, proofread, and consolidate technical reports, tables, figures, and appendices; support project close out documentation and archiving.
• Assist with data analysis, dashboards, and reporting tools as required.

About you

Must have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (Science, geography).
• Bilingual in French and English.

Preferable Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong Excel skills are highly valued.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to learn, show initiative, and support a variety of technical and coordination tasks.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and, where required, across different time zones.

Technical & Software Skills (Assets, Not Required):

• Experience or coursework related to environmental assessment, permitting, or site remediation.
• Familiarity with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro).
• Exposure to environmental data management systems (e.g., Earthsoft EQuIS, gINT).
• Experience with AutoCAD or environmental mapping/graphics tools.
• Knowledge of Canadian environmental regulations, Phase I/II ESA processes, or remediation practices.
• Experience with document management systems such as SharePoint or Teams.

Core Competencies (Required):

• Detail oriented with a strong quality assurance mindset
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical environmental skills
• Professional communication and collaborative approach
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast paced, project based environment
• Commitment to technical integrity, safety, and continuous improvement

Experience Level:

• Entry level / Graduates (no work experience required).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: 1- Faculty of Science (physics, chemistry, biology, etc.), 2- Faculty of literature (geography).

Language:

• Advanced proficiency in French and English (written and verbal). Official language certifications (e.g., DELF/DALF, IELTS, TOEFL) are highly valued.