Environmental Technician

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Technician for our Kitchener, ON office.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
+ Performs routine fieldwork as a trainee (such as environmental sampling, assisting with calculations and operations, maintenance and inspection of equipment of client site), working under close supervision.

+ Performs routine tasks in support of project staff and handles less complex duties.

+ Working under the direction of AECOM technicians and operators to provide assistance in performing environmental operations, maintenance, and monitoring services at various field locations. Tasks may include:
+ Groundwater and surface water monitoring and sampling.

+ Pumping well inspection, monitoring, and maintenance.

+ Routine operation and maintenance tasks at water treatment facilities.

+ General housekeeping activities.

+ Work will generally be physical in nature and on an as-needed basis.

+ Work will generally be at contaminated sites. All appropriate training and personal protective equipment will be provided.

**Note**: Primary work location will be in Guelph, Ontario. If required, travel to other locations will be reimbursed at cost.

Minimum Requirements

+ High School Diploma or equivalent.

+ Able to work outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions, physically able to walk long distances in rugged terrain and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment.

+ Willing to travel within the province/country, including extended travel.

+ Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Diploma in Environmental Technology/Geological Technology or similar.

+ Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel programs and other standard office software and able to compile and interpret field and analytical data.

+ Ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients.

+ Strong team player and leader, able to follow instructions and communicate well with others.

+ Problem solving, excellent attention to detail and a thorough approach to work.

+ Self-motivated and independent work habits.

+ Ability to execute newly learned tasks.

+ Groundwater Monitoring, Drilling, Soil sampling.

+ Focus on Safety.

**Additional Information**:
+ Relocation is not available for this position.

+ Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our tech