Environmental Field Technician

at  Next Environmental Inc

THE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in environmental sciences, civil, environmental, chemical, geological engineering or similar programs. Candidates with education background in similar fields will be considered;
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work with little supervision, but also thrive in a team environment;
• Strong awareness of health and safety issues and a safety conscious attitude;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy of field notes;
• A valid driver’s license
• Excited about the prospect of working outdoors, at different locations across Western Canada, which would require some physical exertion; and
• Ability to lead and direct subcontractors effectively.
  Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

Next Environmental is currently seeking a Environmental Field Technician to join our team based in Burnaby. Don’t worry about working alone, because you will have a network of team members to help you along the way who have extensive experience in the field! Your main job responsibilities are:

• Carrying out fieldwork (i.e. groundwater monitoring, K-test data collection and analysis, soils sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, and drilling investigations, etc.) or office assignments under the direction of more experienced scientists and technical employees
• Preparing and coordinating project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs
• Filing and managing all project-related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation
• Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents, and loss incidents
• Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples
• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, Next’s clients, employees, and the public
• Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation
• Overseeing remedial contractors including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking and progress reporting
• Performing and recording work tasks as requested efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements