Overview
The position of Environmental Field Technician will provide a mix of responsibilities predominantly focused on field work and may require working varied hours and travel to accommodate project deadlines. This position is a good fit for someone who is detail oriented, likes working outside, is a good problem-solver, and can work independently.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion field and reporting work for Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Environmental Remediations, Risk Assessments, and Records of Site Condition.
• Complete environmental fieldwork for a wide variety of project tasks including supervision of drilling boreholes, installing monitoring wells, collection of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, and air samples, and onsite testing using UVF or XRF.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures and/or industry standard sampling procedures to ensure data is usable and accurate.
• Collecting site information including photography, soil lithography data for borehole logs, borehole and site feature locations, sample tracking data and pertinent site data.
• Preparation for fieldwork including utility locates, laboratory orders, equipment rentals and other logistical requirements. Collection of field data, including borehole logs, photographs and other field forms.
• Data interpretation and analysis, specifically with on-site testing technology (XRF, UVF, PID) and laboratory test results.
• Analyzing laboratory data including comparisons to applicable guidelines (CSA, CCME and O.Reg. 153/04).
• Assist in the preparation of draft technical reports, including Phase 1 ESA, for review by senior staff.

Required Qualifications

• Either completion of or enrolment in a bachelor’s degree or diploma program in: Engineering (Environmental, Chemical, Geological, or Civil), Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related field(s).
• Willingness to travel to local and/or remote sites within Canada. Field work forms a vital component of the position responsibilities, hence the ability to demonstrate experience in completing fieldwork independently is required.
• Competency in compilation, summary, analysis, and evaluation of data including application of engineering principles and problem-solving skills under supervision of project manager.
• Ability to multi-task, follow specific procedures and work well with others to meet a common goal.
• Expertise in using standard Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) for office work including writing technical reports.
• Class G License and ownership or access to a reliable vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous field experience (sampling, drilling, overseeing contractors) or with site assessment (Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, risk assessment) is an asset.
• Familiarity with governing regulations for provincial and federal environmental reporting (CSA, CCME and O.Reg. 153/04).
• Interest in the outdoors and experience with backcountry hiking and camping.

Why Work with AEL?
AEL offers a great team culture and the chance to gain experience in industry leading methods and technology. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities to continue to learn and advance. We work as a team to deliver excellent results on challenging and diverse projects. As part of the team, you’ll experience projects from start to finish and be involved in many phases of work, gaining experience in a variety of tasks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.35-$27.64 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Driver's License (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7