Junior Environmental Engineer (26045)

GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited.•Mississauga, ON

2d•CA$50,000 - CA$70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GEMTEC is looking for a Junior Environmental Engineer to join their growing team in Mississauga, Ontario. The company offers a challenging and inviting workplace where individuals can gain experience and advance their careers. The role involves joining a dedicated and collaborative team of Engineers and Scientists focused on Geotechnical, Hydrogeological, Environmental, and Materials related projects. GEMTEC is an employee-owned, 400-person multidisciplinary consulting firm that offers the size and flexibility to move quickly, embrace new opportunities, and empower employees to shape their careers without corporate bureaucracy.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a related field (environmental engineering, environmental science or geoscience) from an accredited institution.
Pathway to eligibility for professional registration (e.g. P.Eng. or P.Geo.)
2-4 years of relevant professional experience (preferably in consulting).
Understanding and demonstrated field experience in soil classification, overburden and bedrock drilling methods, and soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater sampling protocols is considered an asset.
Strong knowledge of environmental site characterization and remediation, and groundwater and surface water monitoring programs.
Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including working in remote locations and on “out of town” projects requiring overnight stays.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such Word and Excel are required.
Valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle for work related travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental site assessment and remediation and/or on-site and excess soil management, with working knowledge and practice of Ontario Regulations 153/04 and 406/19 would be considered an asset.
Proficiency with other software, such as CAD, GIS, Surfer, gINT, and hydrogeology modeling software, will be an asset.

Responsibilities

Providing field and technical support to a wide variety of environmental projects; including the preparation and supervision of field programs, data collection, data analysis, technical report writing and proposal preparation.
Designing and conducting field investigations, including drilling and logging, test pitting, soil and bedrock characterization, monitoring well installation, hydraulic response testing, soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water sampling, installation of groundwater instrumentation, etc.
Assisting intermediate and senior staff prepare technical environmental reports including environmental site assessments (Phase One and Two) and excess soil reporting.
Interpretation and application of provincial and federal acts and regulations.

Benefits

Salary range of $50,000 - $70,000 per year
Full time permanent salaried position
Employee owned company with future potential to be a shareholder
Year end profit sharing bonus
Health and dental benefits
Matching RRSP up to 5%
Paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks per year and sick days)
Office year-end closure (paid time off between Christmas and New Years)
Work/life balance including a 37.5 hour work week and flexible working arrangements
Growth and development opportunities as we work on a large variety of projects so you can build your skills and experience.