Environmental Technician

Stantec; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consulting firm is seeking a Junior Environmental Technologist in Red Deer, Alberta. The successful candidate will perform site assessments, monitor hazardous materials, and assist with environmental remediation projects. Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education in environmental technology and solid communication skills. This role includes travel across Canada and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle required.
• Experience in occupational/industrial hygiene is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments for hazardous materials.
• Perform indoor air quality assessments.
• Prepare detailed technical reports.
• Conduct groundwater and surface water sampling.

Skills

Occupational hygiene knowledge

Environmental technology understanding

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary training in environmental technology

Job description

Overview

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Our Hazmat and Industrial Hygiene practice provides services associated with occupational health and safety-related work, including indoor air quality, hazardous materials and mould consulting initiatives. Our team works on behalf of our clients to implement and coordinate repair, replacement and abatement projects, often working with our other Environmental Services and Buildings Engineering groups to support required remediation and design activities. Working closely with our clients, our dedicated professionals help to establish and understand the specific needs of our clients and tailor our technical solutions in alignment with their specific business and project objectives. Clients across all sectors including commercial real estate, K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, and all levels of government have partnered with us to provide assessments for the purposes of re-financing, acquisition/disposition and capital planning.

Stantec’s Calgary office has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Environmental Technologist to join our team, supporting both our Hazardous Materials & Industrial Hygiene and Site Investigation & Remediation practice areas. Reporting to the Team Leader, this role offers the chance to work on a variety of dynamic projects in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Understanding the application of occupational health and safety principles and regulations, especially as they relate to industrial hygiene and hazardous materials
• Planning and conducting site assessments for hazardous materials including (but not limited to) asbestos, mould, lead, PCBs, ODSs, mercury and silica
• Collecting samples pertaining to the above for accurate logging on chain of custody documents and submission to independent laboratories for analysis
• Estimating quantities of hazardous materials for the purposes of abatement project planning
• Conducting indoor air quality assessments and testing
• Conducting industrial hygiene assessments and testing
• Conducting site work associated with monitoring of hazardous materials abatement projects (e.g. asbestos, mould, lead), including on-site observation of contractor activities and collection of applicable air samples
• Assisting with the operation and calibration of air quality testing equipment
• Preparing detailed technical reports
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals for the above-noted types of projects
• Completing site visits and reporting for Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) field work
• Conducting groundwater sampling and surface water sampling monitoring programs
• Assisting with environmental remediation field work
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Frequent travel within Canada (primarily Western Canada) and potentially the U.S. will be required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• General knowledge of buildings, building systems and building construction
• Foundational understanding and hands-on experience with occupational hygiene testing and sampling procedures
• Basic understanding of soil, groundwater, and surface water testing and sampling protocols would be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills
• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to take initiative and contribute effectively in both independent and team settings is essential
• Experience or knowledge pertaining to occupational/industrial hygiene, occupational health & safety regulations and/or the hazardous materials abatement industry would be an asset
• A valid driver\'s license and vehicle is required

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary training, course work, diploma or degree pertaining to environmental technology, building sciences, occupational health and safety and/or occupational/industrial hygiene.
• One to two years’ experience would be considered an asset.

Our typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining relatively sedentary. Stantec offers a flexible work arrangement for desk-based tasks including working from Stantec office locations, working from home, or a mix depending on the situation. Field work may include exposure to inclement weather, and travel through rough and remote terrain, while carrying equipment.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization: 1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta-Calgary AB

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 31/07/2025 04:07:28

Req ID: 1001731