Field Environmental Technologist: Groundwater & Remediation

Thurber Engineering; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Employee and Family assistance program

Job summary

Thurber Engineering Ltd. invites an Environmental Technologist to join our Calgary or Edmonton team. You will conduct field investigations, groundwater monitoring, soil management, and supervise site remediation activities under guidance from our senior staff.

The role emphasizes clear communication, strong safety awareness, and preparing technical reports that interpret regulatory guidelines. A collaborative, professional office culture supports mentorship and career growth in environmental

Qualifications

• Proficiency with spoken and written English is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. spreadsheet and word-processing).
• Strong organizational skills, record keeping, and attention to detail.
• Strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Executing field investigations including environmental site assessments, soil monitoring programs, and soil management programs comprising environmental drilling, test pitting, or hand augering.
• Installation of groundwater wells including in-situ remediation wells and conducting in-situ hydraulic conductivity testing.
• Conducting groundwater monitoring and sampling programs.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting groundwater remediation systems.
• Supervising and directing contractors for site remediation projects.
• Collecting building material samples for hazardous building materials surveys.
• Sampling air and soil vapour.
• Processing field and laboratory data.
• Applying and interpreting regulatory guidelines and standards including Alberta Tier 1 and 2 guidelines.
• Preparing technical reports; and, Liaising with project managers, client representatives, and subcontractors.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer literacy

Organization

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Thurber Engineering Ltd. invites an Environmental Technologist to join our Calgary or Edmonton team. You will conduct field investigations, groundwater monitoring, soil management, and supervise site remediation activities under guidance from our senior staff.

The role emphasizes clear communication, strong safety awareness, and preparing technical reports that interpret regulatory guidelines. A collaborative, professional office culture supports mentorship and career growth in environmental