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AECOM Environmental Technician in Edmonton, Alberta
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM Environment team in Edmonton is looking for an Environmental Technologist to assist in environmental investigation programs such as environmental drilling investigation, soil, groundwater and soil vapour sampling. This will be based in Edmonton, AB.
The successful candidate will be working within a team of other technologists and junior engineers under the supervision of professional engineers and geologists. The position will involve assisting in all aspects of environmental projects with a focus on fieldwork and reporting.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Performs a variety of tasks in support of project staff.
Gather and maintain specified records of scientific data for supervisor, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections at client sites.
Other activities may include assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
Collects and enters data, and applies technical principles and theories under supervision.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
- Diploma in Environmental Technology, Geological, Geoscience Technology, or other related field.
Preferred Qualifications :
At least 1 year of knowledge or experience:
Groundwater Monitoring – purging and sample collection from monitoring wells.
Drilling – environmental drilling, ground disturbance procedures, soil/rock description and monitoring well installation.
Soil sampling – field screening, soil sample collection procedures.
Field notes – taking organized and details field notes, recording observations.
Reporting – creating tables, figure coordination, reporting text preparation.
Safety – leading and participating in field meetings, oversight of subcontractors, contribute to and following safe work practices, developing/following/implementing safety plans and a day to day basis, recognizing hazards, confidence in exercising stop work authority.
Strong team work, able to listen to requirements and work well with others.
Excellent attention to detail and a thorough approach to work.
Strong communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving.
Ability to learn new tasks.
Flexible and hard-working.
Able to work outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions, physically able to walk long distances in rugged terrain and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment.
Willing to travel within the province/country for work, including extended travel
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $45,000 to $64,000.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10107624
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: On-Site