Environmental Technician/Technologist

Dillon Consulting Limited

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you someone with developing 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 trusted partner 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 Physical Hydrogeology discipline is looking for an Environmental Technician/Technologist for an existing vacancy to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at our Fredericton or Saint John office. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

A diploma in environmental or civil engineering, environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences
Strong desire to learn
Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work
Valid Driver’s License
Understanding of statistical analyses and terms, comfortable completing common statistical procedures properly and can differentiate between similar summary statistics like mean vs. median vs. mode. Able to create visual representations or tables to present statistical results from data analyses
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently
Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e. Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

2+ years experience in environmental consulting will be an asset
Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators will be considered an asset
Knowledge in several of: geology, hydrogeology, field procedures, basic chemistry, contracting/construction, geotechnical concerns, geology, remediation, engineering, site characterization, health and safety will be considered an asset
Experience in phased site assessment and remediation and/or hazardous building substances survey will be an asset
Experience in laboratory bottle orders and chain of custody completion will be an asset
Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset
Proficiency in AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, AquiferTest or AQTESOLV, or database abilities will be an asset

Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete contaminated sites projects, including Phase I, II & III Environmental Site Assessments, hydrogeological investigations (pumping tests), soil/groundwater/surface water/sediment/soil vapour sampling programs, and contaminated site remediation projects
Complete documentation of field activities, site safety meetings, among others in paper and digital formats (as required)
Coordinate and complete hazardous materials surveys including asbestos and lead sampling and assist in air emissions testing programs
Operate, calibrate, and maintain project specific equipment
Mentor and develop junior field staff
Ability to work in remote locations for up to two weeks, with possible interprovincial travel
Ability to work overtime if needed
Ability to work alone with limited direction
Coordinate with laboratories, clients, subcontractors, third-party stakeholders
Compile and analyse data including field observations, analytical data tables, borehole logs and test pit logs
Assist in report writing and preparation of technical memos, letters and proposals
Assist project managers, engineers, environmental scientists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary design teams (including project engineers, planners, biologists, technologists, etc.)
Comply with applicable health and safety procedures and guidelines
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees