Environmental Technician/ Scientist
Englobe
- Thunder Bay, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);
- A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
- An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
- Opportunities for skills development;
- Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
- Internal policy to encourage teleworking.
Your ContributionEnglobe is currently looking for an Environmental Technician/ Scientist to join the Environment team at its Thunder Bay office. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will provide project support.Your main responsibilities will be:
- Apply and promote Englobe’s health and safety rules;
- Perform Phased Environmental Site Assessments, including historical research, site inspections, records review, and site inspections;
- Field work and data collection, including soil, surface water, sediment and groundwater sampling programs;
- Preparation of field notes, data analysis and evaluation;
- Participate in technical report and proposal writing;
- Supervise and direct subcontractors during environmental investigations/ remediation projects;
- Perform other field and office responsibilities, as required to support Englobe’s multi-disciplinary projects; and,
- Develop and maintain client relationships in the private, public and mining sectors.
- College diploma/ university degree in environmental monitoring, environmental engineering or earth sciences, or another environmental related field;
- Entry level position although prior experience as an environmental consultant with experience in supervision of drilling and test pitting, collection of soil and groundwater samples is an asset;
- Keen interest in environmental assessments, contaminant monitoring and natural science surveys considered is an asset;
- Knowledgeable of northern Ontario’s environment, natural processes and local species;
- Capable of using motorboats, all-terrain vehicles and snow machines;
- Knowledge of both provincial and federal environmental regulations would be an asset;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to perform detailed analysis in various software programs;
- Ability to use MS Word and MS Excel is an asset;
- Ability to use various hand and powered tools an asset;
- Possession of or eligibility to obtain Security Clearance;
- Attention to detail is a must for this position;
- Multi-day travel throughout northwestern Ontario required;
- Willing to work two-week rotations with overtime pay at remote mine sites;
- Possession of valid Ontario driver’s license required;
- Demonstrated sensitivity and consideration for health and safety;
- Registration with PEO or PGO as an EIT or GIT, or eligibility to become an EIT or GIT, considered an asset.