Environmental Technician

DiscoverEE; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real flexibility

Growth opportunities

Telehealth service

Flexible schedules

Benefits package including RRSP

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Englobe seeks an environmental field professional to perform fieldwork across diverse sites, including groundwater and soil sampling, drilling and test pits, and data reporting. You’ll work within a dynamic team on projects spanning water, soils, and climate-related initiatives.

You’ll ensure health and safety adherence, regulatory compliance, and timely documentation while traveling locally to provincial or national sites. A strong safety mindset and field experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Sciences, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 0–3 years’ experience in environmental drilling/test pitting and sampling.
• Experience with Phase I/ESA and II/ESA; soil management asset.
• Knowledge of lab and field-testing procedures.
• Eligible for Federal security clearance; Reliability/Secret is a strong asset.
• Health and safety knowledge for field environments.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round; 3–5 days/week; travel.
• Willingness to travel provincially or nationally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Apply and adhere to Englobe’s health and safety policies on project sites.
• Perform environmental fieldwork: sampling groundwater, surface water, potable water, sediments.
• Coordinate and carry out drilling and test pit programs.
• Document field activities and prepare technical reports.
• Prepare laboratory chains of custody and coordinate sample submissions.
• Operate field equipment including calibration and maintenance.
• Apply regulatory requirements related to excess soils and contaminated sites.
• Support project execution with required administrative tasks.

Skills

Fieldwork

Groundwater sampling

Soil sampling

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

Environmental sciences degree

Job description

Your mission

You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations.

Englobe - Who we are

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Your main responsibilities

• Apply, promote, and strictly adhere to Englobe’s health and safety policies on all project sites and work locations;


• Perform environmental fieldwork, including sampling of groundwater, surface water, potable water, and sediments;


• Coordinate and carry out environmental drilling and test pit programs, including geotechnical and integrated geo-environmental fieldwork;


• Document field activities, compile data, and prepare technical reports using established templates;


• Prepare laboratory chains of custody, maintain detailed field records, and coordinate sample submissions to laboratories;


• Manage, maintain, and operate field equipment, including calibration, charging, and routine maintenance;


• Apply regulatory requirements and guidelines related to excess soils, contaminated sites, and environmental compliance;


• Support project execution through required administrative tasks, including timesheet completion.

What makes you unique

• Hold post-secondary education in Environmental Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience);


• 0 to 3 years experience as an environmental consultant in environmental drilling and test pitting, collection of soil and groundwater samples required;


• Reporting experience in Phase I/One and II/Two ESAs, Excess Soil Management would be an asset;


• Understanding of and/or ability to learn technical laboratory and field-testing procedures required;


• Be eligible to obtain Federal Government security clearance; active Reliability or Secret clearance is considered a strong asset;


• Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with occupational health and safety requirements in field environments;


• Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable personal vehicle;


• Be available to work outdoors in field environments year-round, typically 3–5 days per week, with flexibility for schedule changes, travel, and occasional overtime;


• Travel locally and as required, provincially or nationally to urban and remote project sites.

What makes Englobe unique

At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow.From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Real flexibility;


• Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;


• Access to a free telehealth service;


• Flexible schedules and the ability to compress your work hours;


• A full range of benefits (including cost-sharing group insurance and a group RRSP);


• A confidential employee assistance program for you and your family.

The salary range for this position is $47,934$ to $62,913 CAD base per annum, based on the responsibilities of the role, internal equity, and current market benchmarks. The final offer will be determined based on a combination of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, their positioning within our internal compensation structure, and relevant geographic cost-of-living considerations, where applicable. This range represents a realistic and good‑faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this role.

Compensation may also include a comprehensive benefits package, performance incentives, or bonus eligibility depending on role level and business unit. We aim to foster transparency, respect candidate time and ensure equitable compensation aligned with our company values.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used in the screening or selection of applications for this role.