Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist

Responsibilities

• Contribute and lead in the implementation of Dillon’s strategic growth plan and operational business plans.
• Lead the development and enhancement of relationships with existing clients.
• Lead the identification and development of new business opportunities with both private and public sector clients.
• Respond to Requests for Proposals related to contaminated sites work and develop strong client relationships.
• Travel to other business locations and Dillon offices for client relationship development, opportunity/project research and project delivery, as necessary.
• Lead projects related to the assessment and management of environmental contaminants in soil, groundwater, and other media, phased environmental site assessments (ESAs) and the Record of Site Condition (O.Reg. 153/04 RSC) process and remediation in Ontario.
• Lead and/or contribute to technical work relating to excess soils management in Ontario (O.Reg. 406/19), including preparation of Assessments of Past Use, Sampling and Analysis Plans, Soil Characterization Reports, Excess Soil Destination Assessment Reports, preparation or review of contractor submittals, or strategy development.
• Manage other environmental projects including spill response, hazardous materials surveys, landfill monitoring, and contaminated site remediation projects.
• Manage environmental site assessment projects that follow the Federal CCME Framework for various federal departments and agencies as well as Indigenous Communities throughout Ontario.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation of technical reports including:
  Phase I/II/III ESAs, conceptual site models, remedial options evaluations and remedial action plans.
• Commit to being part of a learning organization, providing leadership and contributing to the career development of a growing team of junior/intermediate staff, including providing technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
• Commit to self‑development, ongoing learning and professional development.
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
• Contribution to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees, as well as continued fostering of client relationships.

• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or geoscientist in Ontario, or ability to register.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental/civil/geological engineering, geology, hydrogeology or related earth/environmental sciences field.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in environmental consulting and/or related work experience.
• Strong interest in growing and developing the company’s contaminated sites management services through coaching / technical mentoring of staff.
• Strong conceptual skills in evaluation of geological and hydrogeological systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated capabilities in multidisciplinary teamwork as well as the ability to work independently.
• Strong background in:
  Phase I, II & III ESAs, spill response, hazardous materials surveys, excess soils, landfill monitoring and contaminated site remediation projects that include soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment and soil vapour sampling.
• Additional background considered an asset for projects involving hazardous materials assessments, risk assessments, hydrogeological investigations, geophysics, solid waste management, environmental management, or industrial air quality.
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation and policies.
• Demonstrated success in the leadership of multidisciplinary project teams and business development.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work to meet time‑based deliverables and adapt to changing expectations.
• Strong proficiency in proposal and report writing, presentations, communications, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators.
• Ground disturbance training would be considered an asset.
• Understanding of AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, GINT or database…