Geological Environmental Field Specialist

2 months ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada GHD Full time

Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability

We are committed to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices in our communities. As a Geological Environmental Field Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the long-term health and well-being of our planet.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Geological Environmental Field Specialist to join our team at GHD. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing drilling investigations, coordinating utility locates, and interpreting engineering drawings and reports.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversight of drilling investigations involving geotechnical, hydrogeological, and environmental components.
  • Coordination and review of utility locates and utility drawings.
  • Interpretation of engineering drawings/plans and reports and layout locations in the field.
  • Logging of soil and rock.
  • Surveying.
  • Completion of SPT and Shelby tube sampling, as well as in-situ vane shear tests.
  • Collection of soil samples for environmental and geotechnical testing.
  • Liaise with subcontractors, client representatives, and/or agencies, as required.
  • Training staff in field methods and sampling techniques.
  • Working with and providing support to other members of the group in assisting with other field, laboratory, and office activities as required.
  • Completing clear, neat, and accurate field notes.
  • Preparation of data tables, stratigraphic logs, scopes of work, health and safety plans.
  • Adherence to GHD and client's safety requirements, including appropriate PPE.
  • Requirement for travel, with projects typically located in the GTA/Greater Golden Horseshoe area, with occasional travel to Northern and Eastern Ontario (25%).
  • Estimated 95% of time spent outside the office in the field.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • College Diploma in an Earth Science, Environmental, or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician program.
  • Working knowledge of geotechnical, hydrogeology field testing, and bedrock drilling/logging.
  • General experience with MS Office software, including Excel, Word, and Teams.
  • Working knowledge of MECP, MNRF, MOL, and Acts & Regulations associated with the type of work being performed.
  • Working knowledge of the following Ontario Regulations, as amended: 903, 347, 558/00, 153/04, 213/91, 406/19.
  • Experience acting as a MOL Supervisor for larger drilling programs.
  • Valid First Aid/AED Training certification.
  • Must own a reliable vehicle and hold a valid driver's license.
  • Adaptable and analytical, with a willingness to ask questions.
  • Ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
  • Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Team player, cooperative with other staff.
  • Ability to meet challenging deadlines.
  • Working in highly congested utility situations and with linear infrastructure projects considered an asset.
  • Previous experience working on larger infrastructure projects and Northern Ontario experience an asset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with clear, well-written notes.

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