Environmental Technician or Technologist - Sudbury, Canada - BluMetric Environmental Inc.

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    Salary:

    The Opportunity:

    BluMetric is looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on, detail-oriented and reliable environmental technician or technologist to join our multidisciplinary team in Sudbury (environmental science, hydrogeology and environmental engineering). The successful candidate will be directly involved in a variety of field activities that may include contaminated site characterization, remediation, hydrogeological investigations, surveying, industrial hygiene monitoring, landfill and industrial site monitoring and mining-related field services.

    They should be able to work independently and in a variety of settings (in and out of the office) and have an aptitude for multitasking. A valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation are necessary for this position.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Use field equipment to monitor groundwater levels in monitoring wells.
    • Collect water quality samples from groundwater monitoring wells.
    • Collect air quality samples from indoor air or soil gas probes.
    • Document field activities in field notebook.
    • Supervise borehole drilling and the installation of monitoring wells.
    • Complete basic borehole logs for review by PM.
    • Assist in the collection of soil samples for soil quality and provide textural descriptions.
    • Assist with aquifer testing.
    • Data entry and QA/QC.
    • Assist with proposal and report writing.
    • Document review and summarize field tasks.
    • Arranging rental of appropriate equipment.

    Qualifications, Education, and Skills:

    • Environmental Technician/Technologist College Diploma and/or Post Secondary education related to Environmental Sciences, Geology or Equivalent.
    • Ability to correctly use and check calibration of field equipment.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
    • Experience with Microsoft suite (Word and Excel) – including statistical data manipulation.
    • Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
    • Must be willing to work in variable climatic conditions and be willing to travel to remote locations and work away from home.
    • Must have a valid drivers license and reliable means of transportation.

    About BluMetric Environmental Inc.

    BluMetric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded environmental consulting and engineering company with expertise across professional and trade disciplines and technologies that allow for the design, fabrication and delivery of sustainable solutions to environmental and water challenges. BluMetric has more than 170 employees operating in ten offices and over 40 years of expertise. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric's team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Military, Mining and Government clients in Canada and the United States.

    BluMetric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.