Environmental technician - New Graduate

at  GHD

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.

Join a global leader in professional services. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the water, energy and urbanization sectors.
We are currently looking for an Environmental Technician to join our team our Fredericton office.

TRAINING AND SKILLS

• College Diploma in an Environmental/Civil Engineering program;
• Relevant experience of 0-2 years in environmental site characterization and rehabilitation;
• Good information retrieval and information summary skills;
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player, cooperate with other staff;
• Bilingual capabilities considered an asset.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle.
• Autonomous, methodical, responsible, resourceful and punctual person.
• Available for variable hours/schedule.
• Available to work on sites throughout the office province or outside the Province, on occasion.
  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.
  Our pledge to graduates

• Perform Phase I to III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs);
• Perform Emergency Response (ER) services for environmental spills/releases;
• Conduct field activities that include sampling of groundwater, soil, soil vapour, sediment, and/or surface water;
• Perform oversight of excavation and drilling activities;
• Implement and enforce health and safety plans on construction sites;
• Providing accurate field notes;
• Complete topographic surveying and survey layouts;
• Supervise subcontractors on the sites;
• Project task coordination and ability to oversee projects, implement field work, and report to Project Team; and,
• Write site reports and other technical documents.