Junior Environmental Technician

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

A day in the life:

• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP's clients, employees, and the public
• Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents, and loss incidents
• Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples
• Carrying out fieldwork (i.e. groundwater monitoring, K-test data collection and analysis, soils sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, and drilling investigations, etc.) or office assignments under the direction of more experienced scientists and technical employees
• Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation
• Overseeing remedial contractors including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking and progress reporting
• Preparing and coordinating project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs
• Filing and managing all project-related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation
Performing and recording work tasks as requested efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

• Diploma in environmental or geological technology;
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English;
• Experience with soil and ground water sampling;
• Willingness to work in the field - remote work;
• Strong interpersonal communication and key judgement skills;
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace and possess a safety conscious attitude;
• Strong teamwork skills;
• Valid drivers license;