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Careers at SEM

Do you want to be part of an unbelievably talented, multi-faceted team of eco-conscious experts?

Why SEM?

SEM, originally Sikumiut (people of the sea ice) Environmental Management, was founded in 2002 to respond to the demand for greater Indigenous representation in the world of environmental consulting. Over the years, SEM’s client portfolio has diversified and expanded to bring brilliant people and innovative technology to our clients.

Our Mission

To solve problems of any scale for companies, communities, and people.
SEM helps to take our client’s businesses to the next level with our cutting-edge technology, our network of professional employees and contractors, and our commitment to robust science, accessibility, and sustainability.

Our Team

We’re a team of leaders, scientists, geomatics technicians, drone pilots, engineers, developers and designers who are always up for a challenge. #TeamSEM consists of dedicated and hardworking people looking to make a difference.

Open Positions

St. John's

Senior Aquatics Biologist

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SEM is a Newfoundland and Labrador-based multi-disciplinary consulting firm that has proudly served many clients in the mining and utility industries, all levels of government, and a diversity of others over the past 20 years. SEM offers Environmental, GIS / Remote Sensing services, Provision of Professional Resources, and Multimedia (video + VR and training) services.

SEM is currently seeking a full-time Senior Aquatic Biologist to add to our dynamic and fun team of professionals. The position will be based out of our St. John’s, NL office. The Senior Aquatic Biologist will assist the SEM Team in completing project-based work for a variety of clients based on the responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

  • Project Management/Client Relationship Management;
  • Managing a team with diverse technical backgrounds;
  • Business development and proposal writing;
  • Technical report writing including those associated with:
  • Freshwater Aquatic Baseline Assessment
  • Fisheries Act Authorizations (FAA)
  • Environmental Assessment (IAA/NLECC)
  • Schedule 2 Authorization (MDMER)
  • Data analysis and interpretation;
  • Presentations when called upon.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of applicable legislation (both provincial and federal) surrounding fish and fish habitat;
  • Post-secondary education in Biology or related field of study, supplemented by at least 15+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with mining related operations is considered an asset;
  • Experience working in the marine environment is considered an asset.

Other Assets:

  • Willingness to work in a dynamic and fast paced team environment;
  • Always learning mindset;
  • Positive attitude and highly motivated;
  • General computer skills (Microsoft Projects considered an asset);
  • Willingness to travel for work periodically during field seasons;
  • A safe work mindset.

Please provide your resume if you feel your skills could add to our incredible team here at SEM. SEM Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to the communities in which we work, and our culture revolves around inclusivity, engagement, and achieving our goals for clients and their communities. SEM thanks all applicants for your interest in joining the team, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: 
Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 
January 31, 2023
St. John's

Water Resources Engineer

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SEM is a Newfoundland and Labrador based multi-disciplinary consulting firm that has proudly served many clients in the mining and utility industries, all levels of government, and a diverse list of others over the past 20 years. SEM offers Environmental, GIS / Remote Sensing services, Engineering, Construction Workeragement, Productions and Multimedia (video + VR and training) services.

SEM is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer to be based out of our St. John’s, NL office. The candidate will work with other team members on small to large scale water resources management related projects for a variety of clients, mainly in the mining industry, based on the responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

  • Provide project management and engineering support for water resources projects and designs;
  • Manage a variety of projects, including: budgeting, scheduling, managing field teams, and preparing technical cost estimates and proposals;
  • Review and authorize design drawings;
  • Direct and support field data collection exercises;
  • Prepare technical reports, tender packages, specifications, and work plans;
  • Provide technical support and mentoring to junior staff;
  • Solve water and wastewater management issues;
  • Conduct hydrologic and/or hydrogeologic modeling;
  • Conduct field work, when necessary; and
  • Collaborate with biologists, surveyors, engineers, and scientists.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years experience;
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Water Resources, Environmental;
  • Eligible as a P.Eng. under PEGNL an asset;
  • Working knowledge of design drafting software (i.e., AutoCAD Civil 3D);
  • Working knowledge of survey techniques (e.g., rod and level, total station, RTK GPS);
  • Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWM, and other modeling software;
  • Ability to lead completion of design deliverables (i.e., reports, drawings);
  • Experience in consulting industry is considered an asset;
  • Experience in Environmental Assessment;
  • Experience in Water and Wastewater Management and Treatment ;
  • Project Management skills;
  • Excellent problem solving skills;
  • Willingness to travel; and
  • Valid driver's license.

Why Join #TeamSEM

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, life, and dental benefits
  • An encouraging work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • A putting green
  • Cool tech

SEM Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to the communities in which we work, and our culture revolves around inclusivity, engagement, and achieving our goals for clients and their communities. SEM thanks all applicants for your interest in joining the team, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: 
Full Time, Permanent, Contract
Closing Date: 
January 31, 2023
St. John's

Intermediate Aquatics Biologist

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SEM is a Newfoundland and Labrador-based multi-disciplinary consulting firm that has proudly served many clients in the mining and utility industries, all levels of government, and a diversity of others over the past 20 years. SEM offers Environmental, GIS / Remote Sensing services, Provision of Professional Resources, and Multimedia (video + VR and training) services.

SEM is currently seeking a full-time Intermediate Aquatic Biologist to add to our dynamic and fun team of professionals. The position will be based out of our St. John’s, NL office. The Intermediate Aquatic Biologist will assist the SEM Team in completing project-based work for a variety of clients based on the responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

  • Project Management;
  • Participating in fisheries surveys;
  • Proposal and technical report writing;
  • Data analysis and interpretation;
  • Utilizing various field instruments for collection of data while maintaining accurate records as per company quality assurance/quality control protocols;

Requirements

  • Experience with and willingness to work outdoors in remote locations;
  • Proficient scientific writer;
  • Familiarity and understanding of applicable legislation surrounding fish and fish habiat;
  • Post-secondary education in Biology or related field of study, supplemented by 5-15 years of relevant experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Willingness to work in a team environment;
  • A keen learner with problem-solving skills;
  • Positive attitude and team player;
  • General computer skills (including all Microsoft products, statistical packages are an asset);
  • Experience operating ATVs, snowmobiles and boats would be considered and asset;
  • Willingness to travel for work
  • A “safe work mindset”

Please provide your resume if you feel your skills could add to our incredible team here at SEM. SEM Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to the communities in which we work, and our culture revolves around inclusivity, engagement, and achieving our goals for clients and their communities. SEM thanks all applicants for your interest in joining the team, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: 
Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 
January 31, 2023
St. John's

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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SEM is a Newfoundland and Labrador based multi-disciplinary consulting firm that has proudly served many clients in the mining and utility industries, all levels of government, and a diverse list of others over the past 20 years. SEM offers Environmental, GIS / Remote Sensing services, Engineering, Construction Workeragement, Productions and Multimedia (video + VR and training) services.

SEM is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to be based out of our St. John’s, NL office. The candidate will work with other team members on large scale engineering, environmental, and mining related projects for a variety of clients, mainly in the mining and energy sectors. Example projects may include geotechnical investigations, foundation design (bridges, dams, roads, pipelines), river engineering, water retaining structures, fish barrier design, environmental assessment, feasibility studies, fish habitat compensation detailed design, and construction workeragement.

Responsibilities

  • Provide project management and engineering support for geotechnical engineering projects and designs;
  • Manage a variety of projects, including: budgeting, scheduling, managing field treams, and preparing technical cost estimates and proposals;
  • Communicate with clients, government regulators, stakeholders, Indigenous peoples, and the public in a professional manner;
  • Conduct geotechnical and water resources engineering design work on existing projects;
  • Provide technical support on mine rehabilitation and closure reports, decommissioning estimates, and similar projects;
  • Review and authorize design drawings;
  • Direct and support field data collection exercises;
  • Prepare technical reports, tender packages, specifications, and work plans;
  • Provide technical support and mentoring to junior staff;
  • Provide input on business development and collaborate with other staff members for the continued expansion of our engineering team and services;
  • Travel for site inspections of on-going programs, when necessary; and
  • Collaborate with biologists, surveyors, engineers, and scientists;

Requirements

  • 10-15 years diverse experience with engineering/design deliverables; Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Environmental or related discipline);
  • Member in good standing or eligible for registration with Professional Engineers and Geoscientist Newfoundland & Labrador (PEGNL);
  • Project management skills (PMP or on the job training);
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Teams) is essential;
  • Experience in consulting industry is considered an asset;
  • Working knowledge of survey techniques (e.g., rod and level, total station, RTK GPS);
  • Willingness to travel when needed for projects;
  • Excellent problem solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills; and
  • Holds a valid drivers’ license.

Additional Skills:

  • Consulting engineering experience;
  • GIS experience;
  • Experiencein a heavy industrial construction environment;
  • Knowledge in federal and provincial environmental and mining acts and regulations;
  • Experience in retaining structure / dam design; and
  • Knowledge in safety and safety management in the mining industry.

Why Join #TeamSEM?

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, life, and dental benefits
  • An encouraging work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • A putting green
  • Cool tech

SEM is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to the communities in which we work, and our culture revolves around inclusivity, engagement, and achieving our goals for clients and their communities. SEM thanks all applicants for your interest in joining the team, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: 
Full Time, Permanent, Contract
Closing Date: 
January 31, 2023
SEM Team Member on a scaffold

Don't see your skillset?

Reach out to us and we'll contact you when the right job comes along. Send your resume to:

careers@semltd.ca