Environmental Technician/Technologist Job Saint John area,New Brunswick Canada,Engineering

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Field
Activities

Coordinate and complete contaminated sites projects, including Phase I, II & III Environmental Site Assessments, hydrogeological investigations (pumping tests), soil/groundwater/surface water/sediment/soil vapour sampling programs, and contaminated site remediation projects

Complete documentation of field activities, site safety meetings, among others in paper and digital formats (as required)

Coordinate and complete hazardous materials surveys including asbestos and lead sampling and assist in air emissions testing programs

Operate, calibrate, and maintain project specific equipment

Mentor and develop junior field staff

Ability to work in remote locations for up to two weeks, with possible interprovincial travel

Ability to work overtime if needed

Ability to work alone with limited direction

Technical Activities

Coordinate with laboratories, clients, subcontractors, third-party stakeholders

Compile and analyse data including field observations, analytical data tables, borehole logs and test pit logs

Assist in report writing and preparation of technical memos, letters and proposals

Assist project managers, engineers, environmental scientists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary design teams (including project engineers, planners, biologists, technologists,

Comply with applicable health and safety procedures and guidelines

Learning and 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

What you will need to succeed

A diploma in environmental or civil engineering, environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences

2+ years experience in environmental consulting will be an asset

Strong desire to learn

Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work

Valid Driver’s License

Experience

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

Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators will be considered an asset

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills

Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills

Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently

Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office . Excel and Word

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

Experience in phased site assessment and remediation and/or hazardous building substances survey will be an asset

Experience in laboratory bottle orders and chain of custody completion will be an asset

Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset

Proficiency in AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, Aquifer Test or AQTESOLV, or database abilities will be an asset

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values
:

Reliability: words that result in actions build trust;

Achievement: do the work to hit the target;

Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;

Creativity: discover new possibilities;

Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;

Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences

In addition, we offer:

Employee share purchase plan

Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees

A competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

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Environmental Technician​/Technologist

Environmental Technician/Technologist