Environmental Technician

West Fraser • Quesnel, BC

13h • CA$70,000 - CA$83,000 • Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Cariboo Pulp is currently recruiting for an Environmental Technician. Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, the successful candidate will be involved in monitoring and testing the effluent treatment system. They will also gain exposure to a variety of other environmental requirements for our site.

Requirements

• Technical certificate, diploma, or post-secondary science degree
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• High commitment to safety
• Strong communication skills including technical or procedural writing
• Willingness to learn and gain experience in the varying roles and responsibilities within the department
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A valid driver’s license
• Available to occasionally work evenings and weekends when required

Nice To Haves

• Mill and/or heavy industry experience
• Operational experience
• Training in chemistry and science
• Knowledge of the kraft pulp mill process
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO)

Responsibilities

• Be safety conscious as well as a leader in implementing a strong safety culture
• Be flexible in day-to-day assignments within the department and supporting other technicians, as well as providing coverage when required
• Conduct rounds of the effluent treatment system making observations, taking effluent samples, and conducting in-situ water quality analysis
• Assist with stack testing including total reduced sulphur and particulate matter testing
• Prepare, manage, and submit Environmental Social Governance reports and data
• Be involved and assist with potable water management for water users at the plant
• Assist, prepare, and submit routine submissions required by government
• Be involved with the hazardous waste management at the plant
• Develop skills to facilitate the management of consultants and contractors
• Assist with review, interpretation, and management of environmental regulations and permits
• Assist in department budget preparation and other day-to-day business functions
• Assist in management of ISO 14001 environmental management system
• Assist in maintaining lab equipment (HPLC, A.A. and field meters) and prepare environmental data/info
• Tour the inside and outside of mill areas by walking and using elevators, stairs when necessary, and driving a vehicle to inspect mill operations, effluent treatment facility, and other inside/outside areas
• Prepare data and graphs for environmental surveys and management requests
• Participates in CALA Quality Assurance and Control programs and tracks certification of outside labs, and managing outside labs and couriers
• Will require work outside of regular dayshift hours and shifting work schedules during plant shutdowns, maintenance works at outside areas, and when there are mill issues
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree