Environmental Field Technician Student

Description

• Carry out field activities such as groundwater monitoring, in-situ testing, soil sampling through trenches or drilling, and various environmental characterization tasks, as well as project preparation and follow-up under the supervision of team leads.
• Assist the project manager in preparing site work (orders, documentation, logistics).
• Prepare and implement site-specific health and safety plans to reduce or eliminate hazards for yourself, WSP clients, colleagues, and the public.
• Support the lead technician in monitoring environmental remediation activities, including managing excavations, overseeing excavated and transported soils, and drafting follow-up reports.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Assist the lead technician in supervising work related to soil disturbance, locating utilities, conducting surveys and drilling, and installing groundwater observation wells.
• Compile field data and write daily reports.

Requirements

• Strong teamwork skills, good organizational sense, and resourcefulness.
• Currently enrolled in a degree in an environment-related field.
• Willingness to learn, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Knowledge of sampling techniques and soil, groundwater (micro-purge), and surface water description.
• A passion for outdoor work in various conditions and travel throughout the week (think far from a typical 9-to-5 office job!).
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance