Environmental Technologist (2025082963)

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Overview

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technologist to join our team in Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta.

Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.

As our Environmental Technologist, you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior team.

Responsibilities

• Executing field investigations including environmental site assessments, soil monitoring programs, and soil management programs comprising environmental drilling, test pitting, or hand augering;
• Installation of groundwater wells including in-situ remediation wells and conducting in-situ hydraulic conductivity testing;
• Conducting groundwater monitoring and sampling programs;
• Monitoring and troubleshooting groundwater remediation systems;
• Supervising and directing contractors for site remediation projects;
• Collecting building material samples for hazardous building materials surveys;
• Sampling air and soil vapour;
• Processing field and laboratory data;
• Applying and interpreting regulatory guidelines and standards including Alberta Tier 1 and 2 guidelines;
• Preparing technical reports; and,
• Liaising with project managers, client representatives, and subcontractors.

Qualifications and Assets

• Previous environmental consulting experience is an asset;
• Previous Site Supervisor Safety Training (SSST) is an asset;
• Ground disturbance/CSO/H2S training is an asset;
• Proficiency with spoken and written English is required;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
• Strong computer skills (e.g. spreadsheet and word-processing);
• Strong organizational skills, record keeping, and attention to detail; and,
• Strong safety awareness.

What we offer

Upon joining Thurber Engineering you'll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and professional office environment where open communication is valued at all levels. We're eager to help our team reach their potential which is why many of our team members spend much of their career with us! Here are the benefits of working for us:

• Our flat organizational structure allows easy access to senior professionals, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts across the company for mentorship and feedback.
• Our culture is respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and fun.
• We offer financial support towards professional development.
• We provide health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and an Employee and Family assistance program with 24/7 support online or over the phone.

About Thurber

Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian-owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.

Our team continues to grow as we build our reputation by working closely with our clients to provide timely, high-value solutions and technical support. Thurber is wholly owned by our senior employees and operates from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready and excited to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity. Our regional diversity gives us specialized knowledge of the various and complex geological and environmental conditions across Canada.

Our Purpose:

To make a difference for people.

Our Values:

Passion:

Were driven to deliver our best and inspire others.

Quality:

We\'re committed to providing our clients with a quality experience, in both service and product.

Caring:

We show kindness and concern for others, the environment, and the industry.

Together:

We make a difference for people by working with passion, quality, and care - together.

Don\'t miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for a remarkable organization that takes pride in its employees - apply today!

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