Environmental Technician/Technologist

Description

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain project specific equipment
• Assist project managers, engineers, environmental scientists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary design teams (including project engineers, planners, biologists, technologists, etc.)
• Complete documentation of field activities, site safety meetings, among others in paper and digital formats (as required)
• Coordinate with laboratories, clients, subcontractors, third-party stakeholders
• Compile and analyse data including field observations, analytical data tables, borehole logs and test pit logs
• Coordinate and complete contaminated sites projects, including Phase I, II & III Environmental Site Assessments, hydrogeological investigations (pumping tests), soil/groundwater/surface water/sediment/soil vapour sampling programs, and contaminated site remediation projects
• Assist in report writing and preparation of technical memos, letters and proposals
• Comply with applicable health and safety procedures and guidelines
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• Mentor and develop junior field staff
• Coordinate and complete hazardous materials surveys including asbestos and lead sampling and assist in air emissions testing programs

Requirements

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
• Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities
• Knowledge in several of: geology, hydrogeology, field procedures, basic chemistry, contracting/construction, geotechnical concerns, geology, remediation, engineering, site characterization, health and safety will be considered an asset
• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e. Excel and Word
• Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work
• Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset
• Ability to work overtime if needed
• Ability to work alone with limited direction
• 2+ years experience in environmental consulting will be an asset
• Experience in phased site assessment and remediation and/or hazardous building substances survey will be an asset
• Experience in laboratory bottle orders and chain of custody completion will be an asset
• Ability to work in remote locations for up to two weeks, with possible interprovincial travel
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, AquiferTest or AQTESOLV, or database abilities will be an asset
• Understanding of statistical analyses and terms, comfortable completing common statistical procedures properly and can differentiate between similar summary statistics like mean vs. median vs. mode. Able to create visual representations or tables to present statistical results from data analyses
• A diploma in environmental or civil engineering, environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators will be considered an asset
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills

Benefits

• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
• Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible work hours
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• A competitive compensation package
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Wellness Subsidy
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities
• Employee share purchase plan
• Learning and Development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance