Junior Air

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) has an opening for a Junior Air & Noise Specialist to join our Air & Noise Group. This position can be based out of our Mississauga, Newmarket or Pickering Office and will report to the Manager, Air & Noise.

The Air & Noise Group at Burnside consists of engineers, technicians, and environmental scientists who contribute a broad range of experience in providing solutions to project challenges. The group undertakes work for a variety of clients including municipalities, private sector, and indigenous communities involved in land development, industry, and transportation. Client industries include and food manufacturing, agricultural pharmaceuticals, chemical distribution, fertilizer manufacturing, chemical refining, stainless steel products and heavy industrial processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop a career in environmental science by joining a dynamic team that takes on challenging projects and provides excellent rewards and benefits in return.

**The Role**

The position involves providing assistance to Project Managers, Professional Engineers and technical staff on a variety of projects.

**More specifically, the position will involve carrying out the following duties;**
- Field measurements/data collection, including working on the roofs of buildings so working at heights is a requirement;
- Data entry and management;
- Computation and data assessment using MS Excel;
- Build and run simulation models using AERMOD and Predictor; and
- Other duties as assigned.

**Professional Knowledge & Qualifications**
- Degree in Chemistry (Air Quality), or a degree in Physics (Noise) or related discipline;
- An interest in air dispersion modeling and noise impact assessments;
- Attention to detail, a personal drive for high quality, a mathematical aptitude, and an in depth understanding of Microsoft Excel;
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team atmosphere;
- Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks; and
- Ability to function in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary consulting environment.
- High degree of problem solving and decision making skills;
- Rudimentary knowledge of AutoCAD and/or QGIS; and
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.

**Why Choose Burnside?**

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

- A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
- Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- RSP company matching plan
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Potential for performance-driven bonusing
- Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
- Wellbeing benefit
- Active social committees
- A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

**Company Profile - More about us**:
Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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