Environmental Specialist (Scientist/ Engineer) - New Brunswick

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Environmental Specialist (Scientist/ Engineer)

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Intermediate / Senior

Location: 1 Germain St, Saint John NB

Department: Licensing & Advanced Reactors

Reports to: Manager, Environmental Services, Clean Energy, & Community Engagement

Hours per week: 40

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.
  
  

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform Environmental Risk Assessments and related studies; all roles require analysis of technical results and report writing.
• Conduct SME reviews on environmental data, reports, or scopes of work
• Prepare environmental assessment reports, specifically as they relate to impact assessment and nuclear safety and licensing
• Work alongside customers to track overall initiative progress and communicate with stakeholders and leadership
• Provide OPEX and industry best practices and insights to projects
• Develop technical methodologies and estimates for client proposals. It is expected that the candidate is able to contribute to the development of proposals and other business-related functions.
• Conduct project team planning such that there is successful integration
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Science (Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology) or Engineering (Environmental).
• Ability to integrate technical inputs from various sources across multiple disciplines into cohesive technical assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in:
• Environmental risk assessment
• Environmental characterization
• Environmental modeling
• Impact assessment/environmental assessments
• 10-15 years of technical experience in industry or government. Experience in a highly regulated industry is considered an asset. Prior nuclear industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Canadian nuclear regulatory requirements and environmental regulations is an asset.
• All candidates are expected to exhibit the following attributes, commensurate with their experience level:
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• High degree of personal motivation and drive to excellence.
• Innovative thinking
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate effectively
• Strong technical knowledge and continuous learning mindset
• Resilience and perseverance in challenging situations
• Clear and effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Ethical judgment and integrity in professional conduct.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Senior applicants are expected to work as independent contributors with junior to intermediate applicants working under the direction of fully qualified staff.
• Kinectrics is open to qualified candidates across Canada.
• Occasional travel to other Kinectrics’ locations, client sites, and key industry events will be required.
  

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.