Senior Environmental Technician - Bedford or Fredericton

GHD; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Fredericton is looking for a Senior Environmental Technician to assist in designing and performing duties related to environmental hazards. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in environmental site characterization, possess a relevant diploma, and have a methodical and responsible approach. This role involves various responsibilities, including conducting environmental assessments and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in environmental site characterization.
• Bilingual capabilities considered an asset.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work to supervise site interventions related to environmental hazards.
• Conduct Phase I to III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Implement and enforce health and safety plans on project sites.

Skills

Environmental Site Assessments

Data Collection

Technical Writing

Fieldwork

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Post-secondary diploma in environment, geology, or civil engineering

Job description

Senior Environmental Technician

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Technician to join our Fredericton or Bedford team in Atlantic Canada. Your role will be to assist engineers in designing, planning, and performing engineering duties related to the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards, utilizing various engineering disciplines.

This position offers a variety of work and will involve:

1. Fieldwork: Perform field work to supervise site interventions related to environmental characterizations of soil and groundwater and land rehabilitation (by excavation, in situ treatment, and biopile); complete topographic surveying and survey layouts;
2. Environmental Assessments: Perform Phase I to III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs);
3. Health, Safety, and Environment: Implement and enforce health and safety plans on project sites; perform Emergency Response (ER) services for environmental spills/releases;
4. Data Collection, Analysis, and Technical Writing: Provide accurate field notes; write site reports and other technical documents;
5. Engineering Solutions Design: Implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions, under supervision, to provide feedback and contribute to validation of the design;
6. Sampling and Testing: Conduct field activities including sampling of groundwater, soil, soil vapour, sediment, and surface water; perform exploration trenching, drilling, in situ geotechnical testing, installation of observation wells, and sampling;
7. Project Coordination: Oversee excavation and drilling activities; supervise subcontractors; coordinate project tasks, oversee field work, and report to the Project Team;
8. Technical Troubleshooting: Perform basic diagnostic tasks, such as identifying evident technical issues with equipment and experiments, and assist in troubleshooting.

Training and skills

• Post-secondary or college diploma in environment, geology, or civil engineering;
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in environmental site characterization and rehabilitation;
• Bilingual capabilities considered an asset;
• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle;
• Autonomous, methodical, responsible, resourceful, and punctual;
• Available for a variable schedule;
• Willing to work on sites outside the region on occasion.

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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.