Environmental Field Technician

What are we looking for?

Our St.Catharines office is looking to fill an **Environmental Field Technician **position in our growing Canadian Operations.

**There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.**

At GHD, we are focused on the development of our entry-level technical staff. We have ongoing opportunities for networking, training, mentoring, as well as exposure to different business areas and career paths. At GHD our interns and entry-level professionals are actively involved in a variety of projects that will develop their technical and professional skills.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

**Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you **.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

**Let's solve the big problems together.
**Responsibilities**:

- Collection of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, and surface water samples for environmental investigation or monitoring programs
- Working with and providing support to other members of the group in assisting with other field, and office activities as required
- Completing clear, neat, and accurate field notes
- Oversight of drilling investigations involving geotechnical and environmental components including coordination and review of utility locates and utility drawings
- Preparation of data tables, stratigraphic logs, scopes of work, and health and safety plans
- Adherence to GHD and client’s safety requirement including appropriate PPE
- Liaise with client representatives and/or site contacts or private residents, as required Travel requirements (generally within Southern Ontario) however work will include locations in Northern and Eastern Ontario and the United States. Travel will require overnight stays for some projects. Estimated 90% of time outside the office in the field.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- College Diploma in an Earth Science, Environmental, or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician program or other relevant field
- Working knowledge of hydrogeology field testing and sampling techniques
- Valid First Aid/AED Training certification considered an asset
- Competence in operation of 4-wheel off road vehicles and use of a trailer to transport off road vehicles to site locations considered an asset
- Must own a reliable vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license
- Adaptable and analytical
- Ability to exercise sound professional judgment
- Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Great teammate, cooperate with other staff
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines; and
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with clear well written notes

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**As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.