SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The Environmental Technologist must have the ability to interact tactfully and professional with facility contractors, consultants, and facility stakeholders.
• The Environmental Technologist must be fit and comfortable accessing remote, and difficult to access sample locations on foot while packing large loads of sampling gear.
• The ability to use Microsoft office programs to manage large amounts of data. Also, completing inspection reports and submitting electronically. Must be comfortable with electronic filling responsibilities.
• Must have the ability to identify and document possible safety hazards while working in the field.
• Prior sampling experience, and familiarization with the Provincial sampling requirements an asset.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online Apps for data management and field data collection, including Field Maps, and Instant Apps.

SPECIFIC TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum completion of a diploma in environmental science or related discipline.
• Be eligible for registration, or work towards registration, with one of the Regulatory Bodies under the Professional Governance Act at a technologist level.
• Have familiarity with the Environmental Management Act and associated Regulations, Water Quality Guidelines, and local Bylaws.
• Have familiarity with British Columbia field sampling requirements and best management practices.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Environmental Technologist is responsible for executing all aspects of environmental monitoring as required in the facility authorizations and the Design, Operations and Closure Plans.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute and carry out the Regional District Environmental Effects Monitoring Programs (EEMP), provide support to the Solid Waste and Environmental Services department projects and programs, and support Works & Services Operations with monitoring as required.
• Lead the EEMP field sampling program, collecting samples for groundwater, surface water, soil, compost, and leachate, following the BC Field Sampling Guidelines.
• Plan annual sampling and programming sampling events into Hippo CMS.
• Perform digital data collection processes, including recording field measurements in the Environmental Information System (EIS) database, auditing field data for accuracy post field, and saving field photos on the server.
• Maintain and deploy field loggers, including calibration, data retrieval, and performing necessary maintenance.
• Perform EIS database processes, including:
• Transfer of field data into the EIS
• Confirm Lab reports are received in the EIS
• Assign lab reports to their respective projects
• Program QAQC samples in the EIS for each lab report
• Audit lab reports for accuracy with field locations
• Screen environmental data for compliance with regulatory criteria
• Generate reports as requested
• Act as the primary contact with the contracted environmental laboratories, including:
• Maintain Chain of Custody (COC) forms for all sampling events, update COC forms to reflect changes in analysis in compliance with authorizations.
• Order sampling supplies for all sites and prepare sample kits for each discrete sampling event.
• Request Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs) for the EIS, and for Ministry Environmental Monitoring System Database
• Request Quotes for additional analysis requests
• Review and code invoices
• Maintain sampling equipment and maintenance records including:
• Maintain an inventory of sampling supplies and PPE
• Request quotes as required and submit orders as needed
• Complete required maintenance on instruments and tools
• Maintain calibration logs for all sampling equipment.
• Project manage small environmental projects as assigned, including but not limited to groundwater monitoring well installations.
• Draft and update Operating Procedures and Safe Work Procedures related to field sampling.
• Contribute to the Solid Waste Facilities, and Wastewater Facility, Annual Reports.
• Draft Non-Compliance Reports for as requested.
• Complete facility inspections as required, including generating memos, and completing inspection forms.
• Complete Federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulation reporting for the Queensway Sewer system.
• Oversee the maintenance of the phytoremediation orchards, including working with Works and Services field staff to plan and execute required maintenance tasks, and updating the maintenance plan as needed.
• Represent the RDKS in landfill gas working group, and complete quarterly monitoring and maintenance on the Thornhill Landfill, landfill gas flare.
• Maintain safety protocols for the EEMP, including:
• Assist with the generation of applicable procedures, and policies.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets in the office and field truck.
• Maintain and updating the EEMP safety binder as required.
• Duties of the Environmental Technologist are subject to change and must be willing to undertake other tasks as assigned.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Environmental Technologist will be responsible for acquiring sampling kits from laboratories and reviewing the analysis bill.
• Purchase of sampling items and safety equipment.
• Prepare quotes for the purchase of larger type sampling equipment.