Intermediate Environmental Field Technician

Arcadis • Calgary, AB

1d • CA$66,000 - CA$99,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis Canada is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Field Technician to join our Environmental Team in Canada. This position will be based out of Alberta or the prairie provinces. Travel to sites throughout region will be required, and there is an opportunity to travel across Canada. This role sits within the Global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, earth sciences, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in soil, groundwater and vapour sampling, and overseeing drilling activities and subcontractor management preferred.
• Direct experience working at contaminated sites such as: industrial facilities, refineries/bulk plants/gas stations, military properties, commercial processing plants, federal government properties, airports, mines, power plants, wind farms and solar facilities.
• Registered as an E.I.T. or G.I.T.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills; strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo. considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers to co-ordinate and execute activities pertaining to the execution of environmental projects including data gap reviews, phase I and II environmental site assessments, and remediation projects.
• Coordinating and conducting site visits and inspections.
• Monitoring and supervising drilling and/or remediation activities.
• Preparing field notes.
• Collecting soil and groundwater samples.
• Writing environmental reports.
• Strong understanding of field protocols including soil, groundwater, and vapour sampling, and overseeing drilling activities and subcontractor management.
• Maintain knowledge and familiarity with provincial and federal regulatory frameworks.
• Diligent interpretation of environmental data.
• Comparison of sample results to applicable guidelines and standards.
• Preparation of reports documenting the results of investigation programs.
• Independently supervise contractors (drillers, daylighters, utility locators, etc.).
• Hazardous Building Materials assessment component, including asbestos, lead, mould, silica etc.).
• Conducting hazardous building materials assessments, mould and indoor air quality investigations.
• Developing specifications.
• Authoring reports and asbestos management plans.
• Oversight of abatement and remediation activities.
• Collection of air samples for asbestos, lead, and mould.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues, fostering their professional growth and development.

Benefits

• We believe everyone's contribution matters.
• You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
• Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions.
• Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
• We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
• We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

What This Job Offers

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