Environmental Technician

Are you someone with developing leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted partner and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast‑paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity
Dillon’s Natural Resource Management Discipline is seeking a Soil Scientist / Agrologist to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

Location:

Calgary (or any Dillon office where the project is based).

We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

Lead field surveys and environmental monitoring across western and northern Canada to collect baseline soil and terrain data, classify and map sites, and conduct Phase I/II/III Environmental Site Assessments, Pre‑disturbance Site Assessments, and Detailed Site Assessments.

Prepare technical reports and memos related to Environmental Impact Assessments as required.

Contribute to environmental investigations, research, field work, and report writing.

Collaborate with project managers, biologists, engineers, planners, and environmental scientists.

Work weekends as required.

Travel overnight for long periods of time.

Learning & Development

Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development.

Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in surficial geology, soil sciences, agrology, ecology or a related environmental sciences field.

3-5 years of professional work experience in environmental consulting and/or related work experience.

Registered as a Professional Agrologist in BC, AB or SK, or ability to obtain registration within one year of hire.

Registration as a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control is an asset.

Ability to obtain Reliability security status (e.g., five‑year address history, criminal record check) for federal government contracts.

Valid driver’s license.

Experience

Demonstrated experience and skill with field testing methods and ability to characterize and classify soils (CSSC, 3rd Edition) of the Grassland, Parkland, Rocky Mountain and Boreal Forest Natural Regions of British Columbia, Alberta and/or Saskatchewan.

Familiarity with standard industry practices in soil conservation, handling and reclamation measures.

Strong oral and written communication skills and keen attention to detail.

Aptitude to learn.

Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and permitting requirements (considered an asset).

Commitment to project quality and project deadlines.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan – Dillon is 100% employee‑owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

Competitive compensation package – includes comprehensive health benefits, generous retirement savings plan and student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.

Flexible work hours and hybrid working options.

Learning and development opportunities.

Focus on innovation and a continuous improvement culture.

Employee and Family Assistance program – online resources to support well‑being.

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership – reduced annual membership fees for employees.

Wellness subsidy for health and well‑being related activities (gym membership, home fitness equipment, yoga, dance, etc.).

Health & Safety at Dillon
Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

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