Junior Environmental Technician

Overview

Assist in environmental site assessments, soil/groundwater sampling, and remediation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• remedial oversight
• hazard reporting
• safety planning
• soil sampling
• subcontractor supervision
• site assessments

Tasks

-Overseeing remedial contractors, including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking, and progress reporting. -Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. -Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near-loss incidents, and loss incidents. -Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP's clients, employees, and the public. -Completing environmental assignments on projects of low to high complexity, as you continue to gain experience in the industry. -Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements. -Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation. -Performing and recording work tasks, as requested, efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements. -Working with and providing support to other members of the Site Assessment and Remediation team, including engineers, scientists and field technicians, under the supervision and mentorship of senior technical leaders. -Providing technical services in both the field and office environment related to environmental science and engineering -Carrying out fieldwork (e.g. groundwater monitoring, soils sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, and drilling investigations, etc.) under the supervision of, and upon receiving training from, more experienced colleagues. -You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP's Life-Saving rules to heart. -Conducting assignments such as supervising and/or carrying out landfill investigations, Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I/One and II/Two), and executing excess soil management and remedial programs.

Requirements

• driver's license
• field equipment
• technical diploma
• problem solving
• communication
• groundwater sampling

What You Bring

-A valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle. -A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work individually or in a team environment. -1-5 years experience in environmental investigations. -Working knowledge and proficiency in the use, calibration and maintenance of field monitoring equipment such as water quality meters, gas meters, sampling pumps, etc. -Limited report preparation and analysis of information. -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong verbal and written communication in English are essential. -Participating and contributing to a team environment and being a strong communicator. -Awareness of health and safety issues and a safety-conscious attitude. -Previous experience with groundwater and soil sampling is an asset. -To be considered for this role, the candidate must be graduated from a Technical Diploma Program in Environmental Sciences/Technology, or a related discipline. -Willingness to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions.

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Benefits

-Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things. -Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

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