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
Location: 393 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
Department: Licensing & Advanced Reactors
Reports to: Manager, Environmental Services, Clean Energy, & Community Engagement
Hours per week: 37.5
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
- Plan predictive environmental risk assessments
- Conduct environmental modelling and simulations
- Prepare environmental assessment reports, including analysis of climate data, meteorological data, environmental characterization data
- 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
- 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.
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Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in:
- Environmental risk assessment
- Environmental characterization
- Environmental modeling
- Impact assessment/environmental assessments
- 5 to 10 years of technical experience in industry or government. Experience in power generation, transmission & distribution, or nuclear facilities is advantageous.
- Familiarity with Canadian nuclear regulatory requirements and environmental regulations is an asset.
- Capability to work in a project-driven environment, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and adhere to project constraints (time, cost, quality).
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and coordinate multiple activities efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work within a quality management system.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to interface effectively and gain clients' trust.
- Motivation to work with engineering and technical professionals committed to producing high-quality technical work.
- Flexibility to accept evolving assignments as projects conclude and new ones begin.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Exhibit customer-centric behavior suitable for a consultancy environment.
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.