Environmental Field Technician

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Environmental Field Technician**to join our team In this role you will get to **work independently as well as with contractors on field activities that have a direct impact on environmental projects.**

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- Soil sampling during drilling, test pitting and excavation activities
- Designated Substance and Hazardous Material Surveys
- Monitoring and groundwater sampling utilizing a wide variety of equipment
- Supervision of drillers and other contractors
- Operation of various types of equipment (e.g. GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, etc.)
- Completion of field documentation such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring and chain-of-custody forms
- Work with project coordinators/managers using interpersonal and organizational skills to ensure projects are completed on time and budget
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

**What Required Skills You'll Bring**:

- Degree or Diploma in earth sciences, civil, environmental, chemical, geological engineering or similar programs
- Experience as a Field Technician supporting Phase I ESA and contaminant remediation with experience including supervising drilling, collecting and logging soil samples, collecting groundwater and surface water samples and overseeing remediation (excavation, insitu chemical injections, etc.)
- Academic and practical experience with soil classification, various drilling methodologies and groundwater sampling methods
- Must have a valid Canadian driver’s license and access to personal vehicle
- Experience with Designated Substance and Hazardous Material Surveys
- Should be able-bodied as the work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities
- Work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. hot, cold, rain and snow)
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Maturity in interaction and ability to operate self-sufficiently in the field
- Having the relevant educational degrees and desire to obtain a Professional Designation such as a professional engineer or geologist in Ontario would be an asset
- Additional broad environmental experience would be an asset (construction environmental monitoring, air/water sampling, construction oversight, asbestos abatement, etc.)

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY