Environmental Scientist - Excess Soil Specialist

The Excess Soils Specialist is a mid-level technical role focused on the assessment, management, and coordination of excess soils for major urban transit infrastructure projects in Hamilton, ON, Canada.

This position operates within a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering team, contributing to the planning, investigation, and implementation of excess soils management strategies aligned with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The role supports large-scale construction activities and ensures soil characterization, reuse, and disposal are effectively managed throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Excess Soils Assessment & Technical Delivery

• Review existing environmental investigations and reports, identify data gaps and commitments, and support development of DD&I scope, plans, and schedules.
• Lead or support DD&I field programs, including soil characterization and sampling activities, and oversee field teams completing investigation work and reporting.
• Prepare and contribute to Excess Soils Management Plan documentation, including APU, SAP, SCR, and ESDAR deliverables.

Soils Management & Coordination

• Support development and implementation of excess soils management plans, including reuse strategies and off-site disposal requirements.
• Coordinate with field teams, contractors, and multidisciplinary stakeholders to manage soil handling, tracking, and compliance.
• Assist in ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and project permitting strategies related to excess soils.

Why join Egis?

At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey. 

Our values showcase everything we believe in: 

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.   

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.  

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.   

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
• Professional designation as P.Geo., P.Eng., or eligible for registration (preferred).
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience relevant to the tasks described, including work on major transportation or linear infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Excess soils management and Ontario excess soils regulations
  • Soil characterization, sampling, and classification
  • Development of reuse and disposal strategies
  • Preparation of excess soils documentation (e.g., ESDAR, SAP, etc.)
• Experience supporting or leading field investigation programs.
• Working knowledge of Ontario regulatory frameworks and excess soils requirements.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.