Environmental Technician – Environmental Characterization and Rehabilitation

GROUPE CONSEIL UDA INC.; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Quebec seeks an Environmental Technician to join their team. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive pay based on experience and provides opportunities for professional growth and development. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, conducting field inspections, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have a relevant diploma and practical experience in environmental monitoring, as well as excellent communication and safety skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits

Personalized training and development plans

Social club activities

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of relevant experience in site environmental monitoring.
• Practical ability in communicating orally and in writing.
• Completion of the General Health and Safety on Construction Sites (ASP-Construction) course.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work complies with regulations and specifications.
• Collect samples of soil, groundwater, and sediments.
• Participate in field inspections for environmental assessments.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Communication

Health and safety awareness

Education

College diploma (DEC) or university diploma related to the environment

Job description

Groupe Conseil UDA is looking for an environmental technician (characterization and environmental rehabilitation) in the Quebec region to complete its multidisciplinary team composed of agricultural and forestry engineers, agronomists, biologists, geographers, geomatics specialists and technicians.

Permanent - Full time // PROFILE: $24.50 to $40.00 per hour depending on experience

Why choose us?

• For our human-scale work culture and climate that is both pleasant and enriching in terms of developing skills in the environment, agriculture, forestry and hydrogeology, where people can exercise their passion in varied and stimulating project contexts, and where their contribution is recognized and valued;
• For our multitude of career opportunities to continue to evolve and develop yourself, in an environment conducive to professional growth (personalized training, development and skills acquisition plan);
• For our significant contribution to the success of development projects in Quebec by ensuring compliance with applicable environments and regulations;
• For our competitive compensation and our range of comprehensive employee benefits (group insurance plan, pension plan, telemedicine, PAEF, cell phone provided, reimbursement of professional association membership fees, reimbursement of mileage traveled according to internal policy, social club activities, etc.);

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that work complies with plans and specifications, authorizations and applicable regulations;
• Ensure that mitigation measures and good environmental practices are implemented;
• Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment and residual material samples;
• Participate in field inspections as part of Phase I environmental assessments and prepare proposals as needed;
• Describe the characteristics, properties and composition of soils;
• Record observations (notes, photos, etc.) in a daily site report;
• Participate in meetings with the contractor and the client;
• Work in collaboration with all departments of the company to carry out projects;
• Promote and implement the occupational health and safety prevention program.

Keywords: environment / assessment / phases / field / inspector / site monitoring / characterization

Requirements and training

• College diploma (DEC) or AEC or university diploma related to the environment;
• More than 3 years of relevant experience;
• Practical experience in site environmental monitoring;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
• Have completed the General Health and Safety on Construction Sites (ASP-Construction) course;
• Access to a car and a valid driver's license;
• Good physical condition;
• Demonstrate an interest in and sensitivity to health and safety at work.

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