Environmental Engineering Technologist

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$73,002 - CA$91,761•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the City Operations Waste Services team as an Environmental Engineering Technologist! This position within the Sustainable Waste Processing section offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise. You will focus on environmental operations, monitoring, and data collection within waste management, working a majority of the time outdoors. If you're passionate about these areas, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Completion of a two (2) year Diploma in a Civil or Chemical Engineering Technologist program
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the Waste Management field, preferably in the operation of landfills, including environmental sampling and environmental monitoring experience
Must be eligible to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with ASET
Knowledge of technical and engineering principles and practices related to landfill management and the waste industry
Ability to operate and monitor environmental systems effectively
Proficiency in the use of a GEM 5000 landfill gas analyzer and water level tape
Knowledge of environmental systems (Leachate and Landfill Gas collection systems, Groundwater Diversion System, monitoring wells, stormwater ponds) and standard operating procedures and related legislation
Strong organizational skills for accurate data collection and entry
Effective verbal and written communication skills for sharing data with internal collaborators and external consultants
Strong independent problem-solving skills for resolving routine operational issues
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

Nice To Haves

Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Responsibilities

Assist with the operation of the Landfill Gas management system, which includes balancing the well field, managing condensate, and coordinating with maintenance contractors and consultants
Assist with the operation of the Groundwater Diversion System and the Leachate Collection and conveyance System
Conduct monitoring activities at all Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) and other Waste Services sites (eco-stations, closed landfills) for groundwater wells, leachate wells, and perimeter gas probes
Taking weekly groundwater measurements, downloading levelogger data, and collecting gas composition readings, as well as regular sampling (monthly groundwater, quarterly leachate, and waste sampling)
Accurately enter data collected from inspections and monitoring into respective spreadsheets
Participate in ENVISO and safety inspections/audits, clean and maintain lab and sampling equipment, and pick up necessary supplies and equipment
Independently troubleshoot routine operational and monitoring issues (e.g., pump problems)