Environmental Project Specialist

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Project Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to work closely with a variety of professionals on multiple projects across a wide range of public and private sector clients.

This is a role where you will be at times executing field-based projects including, but not limited to, site supervision of environmental remediation programs, the collection of environmental samples and data to support environmental site assessments (Monitoring programs, Phase I and Phase II ESAs, Excess Soil Investigations), and at other times performing project management, coordinating field investigations, and/or preparing reports for environmental site investigation (ESA), excess soil planning, and remediation projects on a variety of public and private sector projects.

The role will include training on Parsons and our clients’ Health and Safety programs and procedures, Parsons specific field investigation and documentation procedures, and the use of digital data collection software.

• Supervise subcontractors associated with environmental field programs, including Site Remediation programs (Environmental excavations and implementation of various in-situ remediation techniques), drilling programs, underground utility locators, day lighting of underground utilities, vacuum trucks, and waste haulers.
• Oversee health and safety for Parsons’ and subcontractor staff on remediation and environmental investigation programs.
• Complete monitoring and groundwater sampling programs utilizing a wide variety of field equipment and with support of our digital field data collection software.
• Soil and sediment sample collection, field screening, and documentation during drilling, test pitting and excavation activities.
• Soil gas vapour sample collection, including leak testing and documentation.
• Operation of various types of field monitoring equipment (e.g. GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, etc.).
• Work closely with project coordinators/managers, using your interpersonal and organizational skills, to communicate project data findings and timelines to ensure projects are completed on time and budget.
• Project coordination and technical support related to various environmental and infrastructure projects, including investigations, remediation design and excess soil planning, investigation and management.
• Project Management and Coordination: ESA and remediation related projects;
  Tracking and maintaining budgets and project finances;
  Preparing reports.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Diploma or degree in earth sciences, environmental technology and engineering applications, engineering or similar programs.
• 2+ years of applicable field experience as a field technician supporting environmental assessment / remediation and/or infrastructure redevelopment projects.
• Experience with supervising drilling, collecting and logging soil samples, collecting groundwater and surface water samples, and overseeing remediation.
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle (in the event that Parsons supplied vehicle is unavailable).
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to operate self-sufficiently and safely in the field.
• Process oriented, including adherence to rigorous client and Parsons process and policies including but not exclusive to reporting, health and safety, procurement, human resources and IT workflows.
• Track record of delivering high quality work products and attention to detail.
• Familiarity and understanding of key Ontario regulation (O.Reg. 153/04, 406/19, and 347) related to Brownfield…