Environmental Field Technician

**WSP **is currently seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join our Earth & Environment team. Reporting to the Team Lead, this position will be responsible for completing field and technical work primarily in the London/St. Thomas area, primarily related to landfill cell construction inspection and QA/QC and landfill monitoring, with the possibility of some environmental site assessments and remediation programs.

**Why WSP?**
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
- Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
- We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

**#WeAreWSP**

**Responsibilities**

**What you'll do in a day**:

- Conduct technical work related to Environmental Engineering/Geosciences on projects undertaken by WSP. Projects will mainly relate to landfill cell construction inspection and QA/QC, but may also include landfill monitoring, Phase I and II environmental Site assessments, hydrogeologic studies, geotechnical investigations or others;
- Conduct landfill construction inspection and monitoring, which may include:

- Landfill cell construction inspection and quality assurance/control (QA/QC), including documentation, compilation of analytical results, geotechnical testing and reporting;
- Landfill infrastructure inspection and QA/QC, including documentation, testing and reporting for landfill gas collection, leachate collection, roadway and other landfill infrastructure installation;
- Daily construction inspection reports;
- Assisting with landfill cell construction contract administration;
- Attending weekly meetings with the client and operator as needed, assisting with minutes preparation;
- Monthly landfill site inspections (assisting with reporting); and
- Landfill gas extraction well monitoring.
- Conduct soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment monitoring activities which may include:

- Collecting samples through drilling and monitoring well installation supervision, test pitting supervision or hand auguring equipment, including detailed soil descriptions, detailed drilling records and sample submission to analytical laboratories; and
- Conducting groundwater, surface water and leachate monitoring activities, including detailed documentation and sample submission to analytical laboratories.
- Work closely with senior staff members to develop technical skills;
- Responsible for: adhering to health and safety requirements; environmental data procurement, collation, and management; technical accuracy of projects; and timely completion of projects within the budgetary requirements;
- Planning and coordination of field work and conducting soil and water monitoring programs using a variety of techniques;
- Coordination for the completion of project maps, borehole/well logs and summary analytical tables;
- Work may include working on sites outside of the area; andOther duties, as assigned.
- **Qualifications**

**What you'll bring to WSP**:

- Environmental Technician/Technology diploma or equivalent, or a related discipline or similar program;
- 0 to 2 years of environmental consulting experience;
- Landfill construction experience and/or groundwater and soil sampling experience, including drilling and well installation oversight would be an asset;
- Data management and analytical and statistical analyses experience using MS Excel and database queries;
- A keen attention to detail;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to schedule multiple tasks within set deadlines;
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team environment;
- A strong foundation of Health & Safety practices;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with specific competencies in Excel and Word;

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