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Environmental Science Field Technician
Oakville, ON L6K 3T8
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Hybrid work
$80,000–$90,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time

Job details

$80,000–$90,000 a year
Paid time off, Dental care, Extended health care, Flexible schedule
Permanent, Full-time
Weekends as needed
Hybrid work in 208 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6K 3T8

Full job description

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FIELD TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: SENIOR PROJECT DIRECTOR

WORK LOCATION: Client Work Sites throughout Ontario. Field projects may occasionally require staying out-of-town during the work week and working evenings or weekends, particularly for spills, and projects that span multiple days (travel expenses will be covered).

COMPENSATION: $80-90k, commensurate with experience. Health Benefits, Bonus Plan.

BlueFrog is a boutique environmental consulting firm located in Oakville, ON. We are seasoned geoscientists, engineers, and environmental scientists with stellar credentials in the environmental and earth sciences. We are currently seeking an Environmental Science Field Technician to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Technician will focus on execution of field operations with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and compliance with procedures. The Technician will work independently as well as with contractors performing monitoring, sampling, and site investigations, principally at active and vacant industrial properties, as well as on public properties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Soil sampling during drilling, test pitting and excavation activities
  • Soil sampling to support geotechnical and hydrogeological assessments
  • Groundwater monitoring and sampling using a wide variety of equipment, especially low-flow sampling methodologies
  • Conducting single well response tests (e.g., rising and falling head tests)
  • Supervising drillers, excavators and other contractors
  • Operation of various types of equipment (e.g., GPS, data loggers, survey laser level, combustible gas meters, etc.)
  • Completion of field documentation such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, excavation and groundwater monitoring forms, and chain-of-custody forms
  • When not in the field, assisting with project reporting tasks (e.g., assist with writing sections of reports, data tables, etc.)
  • Working collaboratively with project coordinators/managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in environmental science, geological science, geotechnical engineering, or a related program
  • 5 or more years’ experience working on typical environmental site assessment (ESA) and geotechnical assignments and responsibilities, including supervising drilling and remediation projects, and collecting groundwater and surface water samples
  • Academic and practical experience with soil classification, various drilling methodologies, and groundwater sampling methods
  • Experience with Designated Substance Surveys
  • Working knowledge of O. Reg. 153/04 and the Phase One / Phase Two ESA process
  • Additional broad environmental experience (ecological surveys, air and noise assessments, topographical surveys, GIS, water and wastewater sampling, geomorphology, etc.) would be an asset

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Creative mindset and problem solving skills
  • Strong client service attitude, responsiveness and sense of urgency
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Ability to travel for occasional multiple day out of town field assignments (with advance notice provided; spill response may require short notice)
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract
  • Current Standard First Aid/CPR certification (or willing to be trained)

If you meet the above qualifications, and are interested in joining an organization with an outstanding culture and team, please submit your cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

BlueFrog provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, available on request during all aspects of the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Application question(s):

  • How many years of experience do you have working on Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) assignments, including supervising drilling and remediation projects, and collecting groundwater and surface water samples?

Experience:

  • Environmental Science Field: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakville, ON L6K 3T8

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