Environmental Technologist

KGS Group; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KGS Group is seeking an Environmental Technologist to join our Regina or Saskatoon office. You will work on varied environmental projects, mentored by our environmental team, contributing to site assessments and regulatory tasks.

You’ll perform soil/groundwater sampling, prepare reports, ensure ISO 14001:2015 compliance, and support environmental management systems across projects. A strong communicator and team player with field experience will thrive.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited technology program including CAD and design or environmental technology.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental technology would be considered an asset but less could be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Candidate must be able to work independently as well as a team environment when required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail; accuracy is essential.
• Focused organization and time management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and strong writing skills.
• Understanding the importance of health & safety as a top priority.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Preparation of CAD drawings.
• Field and site inspections, including coordinating and directing site contractor.
• Construction surveillance and reporting.
• Environmental surveillance and reporting.
• Preparation/production of reports, as required.
• Bench and field tests.
• Surveying skills are considered an asset.
• Willing to work extended hours when needed to meet deadlines.
• Related and miscellaneous activities as may arise.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Environmental technology or CAD/Design tech

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

CAD software

Job description

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role

We are looking for an Environmental Technologist to join our Environmental] in either our Regina or Saskatoon office. In this role you will work on varied projects under the mentorship of our existing environmental team members and develop your skills on various environmental projects. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to participate and contribute in a number of office and field activities including but not limited to, conduct environmental site assessments, contaminated sites remedial activities, regulatory inspections and reporting, soil, groundwater and surface water sample collection, air emissions reporting, hydrogeology, writing technical documents and maintain environmental management systems (including ISO 14001:2015) for a variety of clients projects. Demonstrated skills, performance and interests will also be factors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of CAD drawings
• Field and site inspections, including coordinating and directing site contractor
• Construction surveillance and reporting
• Environmental surveillance and reporting
• Preparation/ production of reports, as required
• Bench and field tests
• Surveying skills are considered an asset
• Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company. Some heavy lifting may be required
• Willing and able to work extended hours, when needed, to meet deadlines
• Related and miscellaneous activities as may arise

About You

• Graduate of accredited technology program including computer aided drafting and design or environmental technology
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental technology would be considered an asset but less could be considered
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Candidate must be able to work independently as well as a team environment when required
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail; accuracy is essential
• Focused organization and time management abilities
• Excellent verbal and strong writing skills
• Understanding the importance of health & safety as a top priority
• Valid Driver’s License

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.