Environmental Technician/Technologist

Description

• Complete applicable company and client required health & safety training and follow health &safety policies and procedures
• Coordinate with laboratories, clients, subcontractors, thirdparty stakeholders
• Provide oversight of subcontractors including drillers, utility locators, etc., including overseeing advancement of soil and rock borings, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, soil excavation projects
• Conduct desktop projectrelated research (e.g., historic data, regulations, literature reviews)
• Complete hazardous building materials assessments for designated substances including asbestos, lead, PCBs, mercury, ozonedepleting substances, and mould.
• Conduct multimedia sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, indoor air, etc.)
• Where necessary, work independently, connecting with senior personnel as required for clarity and guidance
• Complete hazardous material abatement/remediation assessments and air monitoring.
• Complete aquifer testing, water level measurements, and elevation surveying
• Prepare soil boring logs and well construction details
• Support the development of proposals and participate in other business development activities
• Complete site inspections for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Completion of fieldwork, including installation of groundwater monitoring wells, groundwater monitoring and sampling, soil characterization and sampling, and soil vapour/indoor air sampling
• Perform and document field data collection activities (including oversight of subcontractors); assist in the completion of project level work (data management, report preparation)

Requirements

• Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently, sometimes reporting to different individuals
• Knowledge of relevant local provincial and federal environmental legislation and policies is an asset
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Engineering, Science, Forestry, or related field OR Technician or Technologist Diploma, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Experience using field equipment, including GISrelated mobile data collection tools
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
• However, individuals with 1 year or less of work experience or equivalent (e.g. work coops, travel or other experience) should not be discouraged from applying.
• Detailed knowledge of field sampling techniques
• High attention to detail and accuracy of field notes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), and technical writing skills
• Demonstrate ability to analyze field and technical data, and draft technical reports following established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to complete assignments
• Willingness to learn new skills, have flexibility in undertaking work assignments and capable of handling multiple assignments
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience.
• A willingness to travel and periodically work extended hours
• Able to work effectively in a team atmosphere and independently as required
• Eligible for federal security clearance

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance