Experienced Environmental Field Technician

WSP•Vancouver, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP's RPM team is seeking an experienced environmental field technician for a full-time opportunity in Ontario. This role involves frequent travel to sites across the province to supervise environmental remediations, conduct field work, oversee contractors, and manage on-site health and safety. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with strong time management and communication skills, contributing to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world. The RPM team has been providing contaminated site program management services for over 15 years, specializing in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment, and remediation, with a consistent backlog of 9 to 12 months and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of work experience that includes supervising drilling and remediation contractors.
Diploma in environmental sciences.
A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work with little supervision.
Strong knowledge of health and safety and a safety conscious attitude.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy of field notes.
A valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, clients, employees, and the public.
Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents, and loss incidents.
Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples.
Carrying out fieldwork (i.e. groundwater monitoring, K-test data collection and analysis, soil sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, drilling investigations, etc.).
Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation.
Overseeing remedial contractors, including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking and progress reporting.
Preparing and coordinating project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs.
Filing and managing all project-related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation.
Performing and recording work tasks, as requested, efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Travelling to sites across Ontario for multiple days to complete field tasks.