Technician, Environmental

Overview

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team : The Technician, Environmental for the STEP team at TRCA is responsible for assisting in field logistics and supporting field teams working on various environmental programs and / or the monitoring, collection, analysis of environmental data.

The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) was established by TRCA in 2004. STEP is a multi‑agency initiative developed to support broader implementation of sustainable technologies and practices within a Canadian context. STEP works to achieve this overarching objective by : carrying out research, monitoring and evaluation of clean water and low‑carbon technologies; assessing technology implementation barriers and opportunities; developing supporting tools, guidelines and policies; delivering education and training programs; advocating for effective sustainable technologies; and collaborating with academic and industry partners through our Living Labs and other initiatives.

Major Responsibilities

• Collect monitoring data at STEP monitoring projects, including installation, operation, and maintenance of field monitoring equipment, field and lab calibrations, and data processing with field‑level QA / QC.
• Communicate with product vendors to ensure that each monitoring device is properly installed in the larger monitoring system.
• Assemble, install, and manage data acquisition hardware and data collection for various environmental sites and buildings.
• Provide quality control of field records, data, and detailed technical assessments.
• Conduct regular site visits, initiating contact with private property owners and other stakeholders as required.
• Assist with the coordination of materials, equipment and services as required.
• Participate in safety meetings for site work, including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health & safety policies and practices, and other TRCA policies, as applicable in various work environments.
• Collect, organize, and execute data collection, including energy, temperature, flow, biological, water quality and hydrologic data on other relevant environmental and building parameters.
• Take part in the construction and instrumentation of sustainable energy research projects and technology demonstrations.
• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, assisting in drafting technical reports, presentations, etc. under supervision.

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