Water & Wastewater Technician - Canada - Cambium Inc

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Job Title

Application Deadline

6/3/2024

Location

Peterborough - Peterborough, ON K9H 1E5 CA (Primary)

Category

Engineering, Environmental Science

Job Type

Full-time

Hourly or Salary

Hourly

Job Description

STATUS: Permanent, Full-time
LOCATION: Peterborough, ON
APPLY BY: June 3, 2024
SALARY RANGE: $24-$26/hour (commensurate with experience)

WHY WORK WITH CAMBIUM?
You want to be a part of a successful, dynamic and fast-growing consulting and engineering company built on quality people doing quality work in a rewarding environment. We help build Ontario. We have offices in Ottawa, Whitby, Barrie, Kingston, and Peterborough.
Our team is fun and friendly. Whether it's trips to sporting events, movie nights, monthly socials, or weekend retreats, our team likes to have a good time together.
Our team is hard-working . You'll need to be flexible and able to manage priorities. Sometimes the days are long. But you are always compensated for your efforts. And we support balance with generous paid time off entitlements.
Our team is proud. Donating a portion of our net income each year to important causes and events. Winning awards. You'll find it easy to feel good about working with Cambium.

CAMBIUM REWARDS
Our focus on caring for the employee as a whole person is apparent in the way we reward our people:

• A competitive salary and a 100% employer paid benefits program, that includes critical illness, long term disability, life insurance, and health and dental coverage

• Generous vacation entitlements, paid personal days plus sick time allotments to take care of you and your family

• The opportunity to participate in an employer sponsored Registered Pension Plan (RPP), company profit sharing opportunities, company ownership opportunities

• Financial support for your professional development and flexible scheduling to help you integrate work and family life

You are a newly graduated engineering student and have a passion for the environment and water resources. You enjoy a challenge and want to get hands-on experience out in the field, from site investigations, soil classification, wastewater system inspections, water quality testing, and everything in between You want a unique role where you are seen as a valuable and important team member and not just a cog in the wheel.
You have a strong set of personal values that align with Cambium's values. You have a positive outlook and attitude. You fit well in a cohesive, cooperative team, where you want to make lasting relationships. You have an internal drive to meet high standards and provide quality effort for great outcomes. You engage with others to create mutual understanding and trust.

You will integrate into a large and dynamic team of engineers, geoscientists and technicians and provide office and field support for working with small regulated drinking water systems, and on-site wastewater treatment systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Plan, coordinate and conduct site investigation programs including drilling, test pitting and installation of monitoring wells

• Perform field tests to determine prevailing soil and hydrogeological conditions to develop engineering designs for on-site wastewater systems.

• Implement drinking water, surface and groundwater sampling programs for characterization or compliance.

• Oversee aquifer testing and analysis (slug tests and pumping tests)

• Manage, analyze, and interpret a variety of field data

• Complete mass balance and nutrient dilution calculations for Reasonable Use Criteria

• Prepare/write engineering design reports for Environmental Compliance Approvals

• Assist in the design of on-site sewage systems, for both small and large on-site wastewater systems

• Assist in preparing technical proposals including the work plans, scope, and budgets

• Supporting senior staff in project planning, scheduling, and allocation of personnel and resources

• A thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret environmental regulations, guidelines and standards

• Responsible for personal health and safety and that of any person working on an assignment directly under their supervision

• Field work in all seasons, travel and overtime may be required

Job Requirements

• A university degree in related Engineering program is a requirement (Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Geological, Water Resources, etc)

• Accredited, or ability to be accredited, in area of expertise by a recognized body or ability to acquire (i.e. P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario.

• Knowledge of current applicable Building Codes, specifically Part 8, as well as MECP wastewater design guidelines as well as O.Reg 903 (Water Wells), and O.Reg 170 (Small Regulated Drinking Water Systems).

• Must be able to effectively present ideas and technical information in a clear and concise manner in oral and written form.

• Strong computer skills including all Microsoft Office components; Working knowledge of AutoCAD would be an asset.

• Attention to detail in all undertakings is essential.

• Ability to do physically demanding field work under adverse weather conditions.

• Outstanding organizational, communication, and technical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage several assignments at one time

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Desire to succeed in a dynamic, progressive organization

• Works well independently as well as a part of a team

• The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills with fluency (reading, writing and oral) in English.

• Must have a valid Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

We recognize the diverse nature of applicants and consider a combination of equivalent education and experience. We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Cambium understands the importance of employee well-being and job satisfaction. A content and healthy staff is productive and energized which in turn is the basis for a successful organization. Our focus on caring for the employee as a whole person is apparent when reviewing the following benefits available to Cambium staff:

• A friendly and accepting work atmosphere
• Minimum three (3) weeks of vacation entitlement for all new employees
• The opportunity to participate in an employer sponsored Registered Pension Plan (RPP)
• Company profit sharing opportunities
• Company ownership opportunities
• Employee training and development initiatives and support for career advancement (through financial assistance and flexible scheduling)
• Flexibility in schedule allowing employees to balance work and family life
• Staff outings/social events

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