Field Technician - Kitchener, ON

VEI Contracting Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations provided

Meal per diem

Job summary

VEI Contracting Inc. in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a Field Technician to support remediation programs across Canada. You will join a field team, review site plans, coordinate with subcontractors and owners, and help implement advanced remediation technologies in dynamic conditions.

The role requires strong problem-solving, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to travel for extended periods, including hotel stays. Health and safety procedures are a core focus of VEI.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; related diploma or degree is asset.
• Experience in environmental fieldwork is preferred; remediation experience is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail; able to work independently or on a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute remediation programs at project sites across Canada as part of field teams.
• Review site plans, drawings, and memorandums to understand conditions and approaches.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, drillers, consultants, and property owners for program success.
• Troubleshoot field challenges including equipment and amendment delivery.
• Support mobilization/demobilization, equipment loading, material prep, and inventory.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Record injection data, parameters, and complete verification monitoring.
• Conduct confirmatory sampling at monitoring wells and document activities.

Job description

VEI Contracting Inc. (VEI) is an environmental contracting company based in Kitchener, Ontario, specializing in the remediation of contaminated sites through the injection of remedial amendments into the subsurface. Our Remediation Division applies a wide range of innovative technologies to address contaminants in groundwater, soil, and bedrock. VEI is seeking a Field Technician to support the implementation of remediation programs at project sites across Canada. This role is well suited for a hands-on professional who enjoys working in the field, traveling, and applying specialized remediation technologies in dynamic project environments.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively as part of a field team to execute remediation programs at project sites across Canada.
• Review technical memorandums, drawings, and work plans to understand site conditions and proposed remediation approaches.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, drillers, environmental consultants, and property owners to ensure successful program implementation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time field challenges, including equipment issues, amendment delivery, and investigation of subsurface preferential pathways.
• Support site mobilization and demobilization activities, including loading/unloading equipment, preparing materials, and managing inventory.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere strictly to VEI health, safety, and environmental procedures and protocols.
• Mix and prepare remedial amendment solutions and operate pressurized injection systems, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Record injection data and field parameters, and complete verification monitoring.
• Conduct confirmatory sampling at monitoring wells and document field activities accurately.

This is not meant to be an exhaustive job functions list

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, Geology, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Valid Class G driver's license with a clean, insurable record; experienced and comfortable driving trucks with trailers over long distances is considered an asset.
• Experience in environmental fieldwork is preferred; remediation experience is an asset but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and troubleshoot field equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a team.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and complete work efficiently within deadlines.
• Ability to safely lift up to 25 kg.
• Willingness and ability to travel and stay in hotels for extended periods, including weekends and multi-week rotations away from home.
• Work at various project sites across Canada; accommodations and meal per diem provided for assignments outside of the Kitchener area.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.

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Established in 2003, VEI Contracting has grown to become one of the largest trusted environmental remediation and water management firms in Canada. Over this time we have completed hundreds of remediation projects across Canada and Internationally. Our team of technical experts, each with 10 to 25 years of experience, is committed to addressing your site-specific needs. From innovative solutions to exceptional customer service, VEI's staff is here to support you!