Environmental Technician/Technologist

Description

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

Requirements

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
• A diploma in environmental or civil engineering, environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences
• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e. Excel and Word
• Experience with groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, slug tests, data loggers will be an asset
• One to two years' experience in environmental consulting will be an asset
• Ability to work alone with limited direction
• 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
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• 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
• Strong work ethic with a genuine interest in environmental programs and field work
• Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset
• Experience in phased site assessment and remediation and/or hazardous building substances survey will be an asset
• Ability to work in remote locations for up to two weeks, with possible interprovincial travel
• Valid Driver’s License
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, GINT or database abilities will be an asset
• Experience in laboratory bottle orders and chain of custody completion will be an asset
• Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators will be considered an asset
• 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
• Experience with soil and sediment sampling will be an asset
• Ability to work overtime if needed
• Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently

Benefits

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• 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
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Wellness Subsidy
• 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.
• Flexible work hours
• 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
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
• A competitive compensation package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance