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Environmental Field Assistant TechnicianWSP Canada • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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Environmental Field Assistant Technician

Environmental Field Assistant Technician

WSP Canada • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Opportunity :

WSP has a new opportunity for a Junior Environmental Technician working out of our Richmond Hill office. You'll be part of our growing Site Assessment and Remediation team, using your recently acquired training and skills to complete environmental site assessments, excess soil management and remediation projects in Ontario. As part of the Environmental Management team in Ontario, you'll also be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our geo-environmental multidisciplinary service offerings in the province through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals and technical staff.

Why WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
  • Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

A day in the life :

  • Providing technical services in both the field and office environment related to environmental science and engineering
  • Working with and providing support to other members of the Site Assessment and Remediation team, including engineers, scientists and field technicians, under the supervision and mentorship of senior technical leaders;
  • Conducting assignments such as analysis of information and report preparation, as well as supervising and / or carrying out landfill investigations, Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I / One and II / Two), and executing excess soil management and remedial programs;
  • Completing environmental assignments on projects of low to high complexity, as you continue to gain experience in the industry;
  • 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
  • Carrying out fieldwork (e.g. groundwater monitoring, soils sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, and drilling investigations, etc.) under the supervision of, and upon receiving training from, more experienced colleagues.
  • Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements
  • 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
  • Participating and contributing to a team environment and being a strong communicator;
  • Performing and recording work tasks, as requested, efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements
  • You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP's Life-Saving rules to heart;
  • What you'll bring to WSP ....

  • Junior-level experience in environmental investigations;
  • Technical diploma in environmental sciences / technology, or a related discipline;
  • A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work individually or in a team environment;
  • Awareness of health and safety issues and a safety-conscious attitude;
  • A valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle;
  • Previous experience with groundwater and soil sampling is an asset.
  • Working knowledge and proficiency in the use, calibration and maintenance of field monitoring equipment such as water quality meters, gas meters, sampling pumps, etc.;
  • Willingness to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong verbal and written communication in English are essential.
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