Environmental Technician

1 month ago

Burnaby, Canada Active Earth Engineering Full time

**COMPANY SUMMARY**

We are:

- An exciting and dynamic environmental consulting and engineering firm that services all of BC. We were formed in 2007 by a small group of like-minded professionals who sought to build a unique employee-owned and employee-focused firm.
- A team of over 50 talented and passionate individuals, including geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, engineers, scientists, technicians and professional support staff. Our teams are closely integrated, allowing for exciting multi-disciplinary projects.
- A group that genuinely enjoys working together and loves what we do. We have experienced exceptionally low staff turnover in the past 15 years.
- A provider of top-tier services that are tailored to our clients’ needs. Our clients include government agencies (municipal, provincial, and federal), First Nations organizations, property owners, contractors, developers, realtors, architects, and other engineering and consulting firms.
- Specialist in:

- _Environmental assessments and investigations._
- _Site remediation and reclamation._
- _Environmental permitting and project management._
- _Hydrogeological engineering._
- _Hazardous Building Materials assessments and abatement planning._
- _Biology and Habitat Assessment services._

**CURRENT OPPORTUNITY**

As an **Environmental Technician**, the majority of your working time will be spent outdoors at various jobsites throughout the Lower Mainland, with occasional work at more remote locations throughout BC as needed. When not in the field, you would work primarily from our Burnaby office.
- Be excited by this opportunity to become highly skilled and efficient in a wide range of field-based activities and will enjoy honing their field-based skills over a number of years. While this position will include some office-based responsibilities (report writing, budget and proposal preparation, etc.), this opening is not suitable for individuals who wish to transition to a primarily office-based role within the next 1-2 years.
- Be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of settings (urban, rural and remote), including in inclement weather.
- Hold a degree, diploma, or other certification that demonstrates an aptitude for technical skills.
- Be comfortable using simple hand tools and equipment to collect field measurements.
- Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Have a strong spatial awareness, and an aptitude for creating legible and accurate maps, plans, and diagrams with pencil and paper, including neat handwriting.
- Be a skilled multi-tasker and problem solver.
- Be reliable, punctual, and committed to consistently meeting deadlines.
- Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Foxit PDF.
- Have a reliable vehicle for travelling to and from jobsites, and possess a BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

- Collecting and handling soil, sediment, vapour, groundwater, and surface water samples.
- Conducting environmental monitoring and site inspections.
- Recording data and observations in an accurate, legible, well-organized manner.
- Preparing and coordinating subcontractors and equipment for field programs.
- Filing and managing field notes, including some data entry.
- Liaising with clients, regulators, and contractors.
- Preparing technical reports summarizing the results of environmental assessments and monitoring activities, when required.
- Providing assistance with cost estimates and proposals, when required.
- Assisting with office and administrative duties and providing support to our data management team.

This position and responsibilities will evolve over time, based on the employee’s skills, performance, and career objectives.

**PAY, BENEFITS, & HOURS**

This will be **permanent full time hourly position** (40 hours per week), with **two to three weeks paid annual vacation** to start, dependent on skills and experience. We anticipate a beginning wage of **$26 to $34 per hour** dependent on skills and experience.

Our generous employee benefit program includes:

- Very competitive wages.
- A dedicated Mentor and support for Professional Development.
- Extended medical and dental benefits.
- An industry-leading profit-sharing and bonus program.
- Paid sick leave.
- A unique company-directed investment program.
- A $500 annual Wellness Benefit, to support the physical and mental wellbeing of all staff.
- An energetic and truly collaborative working environment.
- A comprehensive RRSP program with company matching for employee contributions is scheduled to begin September 2024.

**APPLICATIONS**

We look forward to hearing from you.

**Salary**: $26.00-$34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Do yo

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