Environmental Field Technician

Dillon Consulting Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited is seeking an Interim Field Technician in Vancouver to support the Waste Management Discipline. The role requires travel across Metro Vancouver and potentially Vancouver Island, with a variety of shifts including weekdays and weekends.

The position offers an open-ended contract on an as-needed basis with a pay rate of $28.00/hour. Training is provided, and candidates will engage with clients to deliver a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

Qualifications

• Able to perform physical work in an outdoor environment/waste processing facility.
• Comfortable walking long distances (10 km or more) in all weather conditions and lift up to 15 kg.
• Professional and friendly attitude with the ability to quickly develop rapport with members of the public.
• Steel-toe shoes/boots required.
• Driver's licence.
• Ability to speak Punjabi, Hindi, Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete waste audits and waste sorting activities for garbage, recycling and organics.
• Complete visual audits of residential organics, recycling and garbage collection carts and input the information through a virtual option.
• Collect waste materials such as garbage, recycling, and organics.
• Complete audits of residential recycling carts, tag waste carts and upload data.
• Communicate to all members of the public in a manner that is effective, friendly and professional and ensures exceptional service.
• Develop strong understanding of the municipal waste collection programs.
• Input and upload data and results. For some weeks, this may include using your personal mobile phone.
• Work various weekday and weekend shifts.
• Attend one virtual training session (paid).

Job description

Are you someone with strong 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 problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and attention to detail, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Waste Management Discipline is looking for an Interim Field Technician to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals, and fill one of the multiple roles. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

This position is available at our Vancouver office and will require travel throughout Metro Vancouver and potential travel to Vancouver Island. This opportunity will require availability for a variety of shifts, including weekdays and weekends.

The pay rate for this position is $28.00/hour and is on an open-ended contract, on an as‑needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Waste Audit

Field Work

• Complete waste audits and waste sorting activities for garbage, recycling and organics
• Complete visual audits of residential organics, recycling and garbage collection carts and input the information through a virtual option
• Collect waste materials such as garbage, recycling, and organics
• Complete audits of residential recycling carts, tagg waste carts and upload data
• Communicate to all members of the public in a manner that is effective, friendly and professional and ensures exceptional service
• Develop strong understanding of the municipal waste collection programs
• Input and upload data and results. For some weeks, this may include using your personal mobile phone
• Work various weekday and weekend shifts
• Attend one virtual training session (paid)

Qualifications

• Able to perform physical work in an outdoor environment/waste processing facility
• Comfortable walking long distances (10 km or more) in all weather conditions and lift up-to 15kg
• Professional and friendly attitude with the ability to quickly develop rapport with members of the public
• Steel‑toe shoes/boots required
• Driver's licence
• Ability to speak Punjabi, Hindi, Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an asset. Please indicate in your application if you are able to speak any of these languages

Experience

• Strong work ethic and self‑starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities, and adapt to change within a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while exercising judgment and a high level of professionalism
• Ability to work safely and follow instructions

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 result in actions that 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; and
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi‑faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Focus on Innovation

The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

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.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology Enablement and the Use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.