Environmental Field Technician

GSI environement Incorporé d'Filial Englobe; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Technician to join their Environmental Team. In this role, you will engage in vital tasks such as soil sampling, data analysis, and site inspections, contributing to significant environmental projects. You will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, ensuring projects are completed efficiently. The company values sustainability and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and communities, this position is an excellent opportunity for you.

Benefits

Group insurance

Telemedicine healthcare service

Annual reimbursement of sports expenses

Opportunities for skills development

Flexible working hours

Encouragement of teleworking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related discipline required.
• Experience in drilling, sampling, and remediation oversight is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil sampling and oversee remediation activities.
• Manage and analyze environmental data and complete assessments.
• Coordinate fieldwork and collaborate with project teams.

Skills

Environmental Science

Environmental Engineering

Soil Sampling

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Environmental Technician degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Your Employer

Dare to join Englobe

At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services and environmental sciences.

With offices located across Canada, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects through different stages in many sectors. Offering a range of value-added services from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values.

Why choose Englobe?

When you choose Englobe you are choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and their communities. At Englobe, leaving a sustainable legacy for the next generation is at the heart of everything we do. We dare to imagine a better future and to make every action count. Through our caring, we are helping to build stronger communities and positive impacts for our clients, our people, and the planet, one project at a time.

And that is not all. At Englobe, we put our people first. We have built a culture of caring, fostering diversity and inclusion, where the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We also encourage our team members to take initiative and seize opportunities for professional development, believing that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. At Englobe, you will have the opportunity to grow and excel, achieving your utmost potential.

We offer

• A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);
• A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
• An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
• Opportunities for skills development;
• Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
• Internal policy to encourage teleworking.

Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.

Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process.

Your Contribution

As a Field Technician, you will work in collaboration with the Environmental Team. More specifically, your responsibilities will be, but are not limited to:

• Soil sampling by a variety of techniques, including supervision of borehole and test pit programs;
• Logging and sampling of soil samples for further classification and analysis;
• Installation of ground water monitoring wells and ground water sampling;
• Research and site inspections in connection with Phase I ESAs;
• Supervision of site remediation activities;
• Manage, analyze, and interpret a variety of environmental data;
• Oversee aquifer testing and analysis (slug test and pumping tests);
• Complete hydrogeological assessments and investigations;
• Work both independently and collaboratively with project teams including field personnel, project managers, draft persons and administrative staff using interpersonal and organizational skills to ensure project tasks are completed on time and within budget;
• Office based activities include the co-ordination of field work (scheduling underground service locates and contractors), data input, and drafting (site plans, borehole logs); and,
• Field work in all seasons may be required.
• Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline or successful completion of an Environmental Technician degree/diploma.
• Previous experience and a working knowledge of Excel and Word processing software (Microsoft Office) will be an asset.
• Experience working in drilling, sampling, and remediation oversight is an asset.
• Knowledge of Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I and Phase II ESAs).
• Knowledge of O.Reg. 153/04.
• Strong computer skills.
• A valid G driver’s license and full-time access to a vehicle which may be used to travel to and from site.
• Good physical condition/ occasional heavy lifting may be required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions and schedules on short notice.