Environmental Technician - #190445

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

Our Bedford office is looking for an Environmental Graduate Technician ready to join our Contaminated Site Assess & Remediation team growing in Canada.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Perform Phase I to III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs);
• Perform Emergency Response (ER) services for environmental spills/releases;
• Conduct field activities that include sampling of groundwater, soil, soil vapour, sediment, and/or surface water;
• Perform oversight of excavation and drilling activities;
• Implement and enforce health and safety plans on construction sites;
• Providing accurate field notes;
• Complete topographic surveying and survey layouts;
• Supervise subcontractors on the sites;
• Project task coordination and ability to oversee projects, implement field work, and report to Project Team; and,
• Write site reports and other technical documents.
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• College Diploma in an Environmental/Civil Engineering program;
• Relevant experience of 0-2 years in environmental site characterization and rehabilitation;
• Good information retrieval and information summary skills;
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player, cooperate with other staff;
• Bilingual capabilities considered an asset.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle.
• Autonomous, methodical, responsible, resourceful and punctual person.
• Available for variable hours/schedule.
• Available to work on sites throughout the office province or outside the Province, on occasion.
  
  

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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