Water & Wastewater Technician - Peterborough, Canada - Cambium Inc.

Cambium Inc.

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Peterborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT STUFF FOR CAMBIUM?
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.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

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 onsite 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 onsite sewage systems, for both small and large onsite 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
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.
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