Senior Geoscientist

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Geoscientist to join our team! In this role you will get to support geological work at the Giant Mine Site.

Parsons is the Construction Manager of the Giant Mine Remediation Project. This is a world class remediation project using innovative methods to deliver a safe environment. The project is expected to last over 10 years and is located just outside the City of Yellowknife, NWT. We are looking for highly motivated and qualified geoscientists and engineers who have experience managing environmental and/or civil construction projects. This is a Yellowknife, NWT based position.

What You'll Be Doing

• Completing field and office duties associated with the environmental or construction program at the site
• Inspecting work areas for environmental regulatory compliance and construction design specifications
• Reviewing subcontractor construction and environmental submittals
• Assist project managers or independently manage environmental and or construction work packages to procure and delivery the construction scope, schedule, budget, and quality of work packages delivered by sub-contractors
• Compliance with all regulatory requirements and monitoring
• Oversee work of subcontractors by monitoring and managing their compliance to adhere to environmental and safety standards
• Preparation of monthly reports on work package progress with scope, schedule and budget compliance assessment
• Participate on status briefings with the client when required
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, or a directly related technical field;
• Professional Geologist (P. Geo) Required
• 5+ years of work experience in environmental, civil construction projects , northern mining or remediation projects
• 5+ years of experience working in Northern Canada is an asset
• Knowledgeable of industry practices and regulations
• Knowledgeable of current technologies and how it can be effectively utilized on projects
• Professional designation (or the ability to obtain one) as a professional geologist, engineer, CET
• Experience managing on site activities of multiple subcontractors
• Experience addressing and resolving issues with performance by subcontractors
• Must have the ability to work independently and coordinate members of a team
  
  
  

Minimum Clearance Required To Start

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

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