Intermediate Level Environmental Science Field Technician

BlueFrog Environmental Consulting Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Bonus Plan

Job summary

BlueFrog Environmental Consulting Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Level Environmental Science Field Technician to perform field operations with safety and accuracy, supporting soil sampling, groundwater monitoring, and site investigations at active and vacant industrial properties.

You will work independently and with contractors at client sites across Ontario. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in environmental science or a related field, plus 5+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in environmental science, geological science, geotechnical engineering, or a related program
• 5+ years’ experience on ESA and geotechnical assignments including supervising drilling/remediation and collecting groundwater/surface water samples
• Experience with soil classification, drilling methods, and groundwater sampling methods
• Experience with Designated Substance Surveys
• Broad environmental experience (ecological surveys, air/noise assessments, GIS, etc.) would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Soil sampling during drilling, test pits and excavation activities
• Soil sampling to support geotechnical and hydrogeological assessments
• Groundwater monitoring and sampling using a wide variety of equipment, especially low-flow sampling methodologies
• Conducting single well response tests (e.g., rising and falling head tests)
• Supervising drillers, excavators and other contractors
• Operation of GPS, data loggers, survey laser level, and gas meters
• Completion of field documentation such as JSA forms, project field reports, field notes, and chain-of-custody forms
• Assisting with project reporting tasks and data tables when not in the field
• Collaborating with project coordinators/managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

Problem solving

Client service

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor’s degree / college diploma in environmental science or related field

Tools

GPS

Data loggers

Survey laser level

Combustible gas meters

Job description

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FIELD TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: SENIOR PROJECT DIRECTOR

WORK LOCATION: Client Work Sites throughout Ontario. Field projects may occasionally require staying out-of-town during the work week and working evenings or weekends, particularly for spills, and projects that span multiple days (travel expenses will be covered).

COMPENSATION: $80-90k, commensurate with experience.

• Health Benefits, Bonus Plan.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Technician will focus on execution of field operations with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and compliance with procedures. The Technician will work independently as well as with contractors performing monitoring, sampling, and site investigations, principally at active and vacant industrial properties, as well as on public properties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Soil sampling during drilling, test pitting and excavation activities
• Soil sampling to support geotechnical and hydrogeological assessments
• Groundwater monitoring and sampling using a wide variety of equipment, especially low-flow sampling methodologies
• Conducting single well response tests (e.g., rising and falling head tests)
• Supervising drillers, excavators and other contractors
• Operation of various types of equipment (e.g., GPS, data loggers, survey laser level, combustible gas meters, etc.)
• Completion of field documentation such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, excavation and groundwater monitoring forms, and chain-of-custody forms
• When not in the field, assisting with project reporting tasks (e.g., assist with writing sections of reports, data tables, etc.)
• Working collaboratively with project coordinators/managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in environmental science, geological science, geotechnical engineering, or a related program
• 5 or more years’ experience working on typical environmental site assessment (ESA) and geotechnical assignments and responsibilities, including supervising drilling and remediation projects, and collecting groundwater and surface water samples
• Academic and practical experience with soil classification, various drilling methodologies, and groundwater sampling methods
• Experience with Designated Substance Surveys
• Experience with Designated Substance Surveys
• Additional broad environmental experience (ecological surveys, air and noise assessments, topographical surveys, GIS, water and wastewater sampling, geomorphology, etc.) would be an asset

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative mindset and problem solving skills
• Strong client service attitude, responsiveness and sense of urgency
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to travel for occasional multiple day out of town field assignments (with advance notice provided; spill response may require short notice)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR (or willing to obtain)

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
BlueFrog provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, available on request during all aspects of the recruitment process.