Intermediate Environmental Professional

Overview

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Contaminant Assessment & Management discipline is looking for an Intermediate Environmental Professional to join our multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to enhance Dillon’s Contaminant Assessment Management and Remediation Programs in British Columbia which will include delivering existing work, engaging new clients, and building a dynamic team to work collaboratively with Dillon’s existing Geoscience team across the country.

This position is available at our Yellowknife office.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Project Management and Technical Activities

1. Coordinate and manage environmental projects including field activities on Phase I and II environmental site assessments (ESAs) and hydrogeological assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, surface water and sediment sampling, soil vapour/indoor air sampling, designated substances/hazardous materials and remediation projects.
2. Prepare and review written reports, compile and review supporting documentation including data analysis and interpretation, borehole logs, test pit logs, GIS/CAD, spreadsheet calculations, conceptual site models, cross sections and figures.
3. Comply with supervisor and applicable health and safety procedures and guidelines.
4. Prepare and manage health and safety plans for field projects, prepare project contracts and agreements, and complete sub-contractor selection.
5. Coordinate, manage and build business relationships with clients, regulators, service providers (e.g., laboratories, sub-contractor) and third-party stakeholders.

Business Development

1. Lead the development and enhancement of relationships with existing clients.
2. Lead the identification and development of new business opportunities with both private and public sector clients.
3. Lead and coordinate preparation and submission of proposals and cost estimates.
4. Business travel may be required from time to time, such as to technical and industry events/conferences.
5. Support office-based committees or other corporate initiatives.

Learning and Development

1. Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
2. Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
3. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed:

1. A degree or technical college certificate/diploma in geology, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, hydrogeology, or another relevant environmental science or engineering discipline.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental consulting.
3. Licensed or eligible to apply to practice as Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist will be considered an asset.
4. Valid driver’s license for travelling to / from project sites.

Experience

Experience

1. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary team.
4. Data compilation, interpretation and report writing.
5. Experience conducting and reviewing subsurface utility locates and working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators.
6. Strong background in Phased environmental site assessments, field monitoring and sampling programs and remediation.
7. In-depth knowledge of relevant territorial and federal environmental legislation and policies.
8. Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products. Proficiency in GIS, borehole logging software, Surfer, ESdat etc. will be considered an asset.
9. Experience in business development and sales in a client-facing role.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

1. Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
2. Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
3. Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
4. Creativity: discover new possibilities;
5. Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
6. Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.

In addition, we offer:

1. Employee share purchase plan - Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
2. A competitive compensation package - Comprehensive health benefits, generous retirement savings plan, student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
3. Flexible work hours and hybrid working options - Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day.
4. Learning and Development opportunities - As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles.
5. Focus on Innovation - The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance.
6. Employee and Family Assistance program - A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
7. Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership - Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
8. Wellness Subsidy - Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process. We would love to hear from you!