08 Sep
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Dillon Consulting
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Kingston
08 Sep
Dillon Consulting
Kingston
Join our multidisciplinary team and put your love of the outdoors to work on meaningful, hands‑on projects that improve the state of our environment. Join our multidisciplinary team and put your love of the outdoors to work on meaningful, hands‑on projects that improve the state of our environment. Dillon’s Contaminant Assessment & Management discipline is looking for a Junior Environmental Technologist/Technician to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals.
You will have the opportunity to work on recent and exciting projects .
We offer a competitive compensation package and flexible work hours to help support the competing demands of work and personal life.
Field
Activities, Data Analysis and Reporting Receive focussed training using Dillon’s digital training tools and mentorship from experienced colleagues. Liaise with a variety of Project Managers and other colleagues to schedule and plan upcoming work. Conduct assignments such as field programs to support environmental site assessments (ESAs), remediation programs, spill response, hydrogeological assessments, and monitoring programs.
Tasks may include drilling supervision, monitoring well installation, development and sampling, soil classification and sampling, test pit excavation, surface water and sediment sampling, soil vapour and indoor air monitoring, methane monitoring and aquifer testing. Develop and implement health and safety plans and lead site safety meetings to mitigate risks to yourself, other site staff, and the public. Maintain detailed field notes on daily activities such as the collection and handling of environmental samples, site sketches, GPS data and photographs.
Provide input on data collection tools to support Dillon’s ongoing digital evolution. Communicate and coordinate with clients, laboratories, government agencies and subcontractors such as utility locators, drillers, excavation contractors and remediation contractors. Work alongside, oversee and direct the work of subcontractors including utility locators, surveyors, drilling contractors, excavators and remediation specialists.
Carry out office assignments under the direction of senior staff including data compilation and analysis, such as preparing data tables, borehole and test pit logs, and spreadsheet calculations,
and assisting with the preparation of technical reports. Assist project managers and other team members, including engineers, environmental scientists, planners, biologists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary projects. Travel to a variety of off‑site work locations including air travel, boat travel and vehicle travel to job sites throughout Ontario, and other provinces on an as needed basis.
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees A technical diploma in environmental sciences, technology, engineering or a related environmental field is an asset. Entry level to 2 years of experience in environmental consulting, with a preference for candidates with fieldwork experience. Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding field work in diverse environmental settings, such as remote or isolated locations, working alone, and year‑round in various weather conditions, within safe and reasonable limits.
Ability and willingness to travel and commit to extended work assignments throughout Ontario, and in some instances, other provinces/territories. Travel can be more than 50% of the time during busy periods. Strong organizational, communication and note‑taking skills (i.e., proper documentation of field activities, field observations and/or field results).
Ability to follow technical guidance and established policies and protocols (i.e., standard operating procedures for environmental sample collection). Ability to work overtime when required. Ability to wear site‑specific personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, steel toed boots, fire retardant clothing, respirator and others as needed.
A valid Class G Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle for travel to job sites is required. As the position involves field work, the candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs Groundwater, surface water, soil and air sampling. Operating,
calibrating and maintaining field monitoring equipment, such as water quality meters and gas meters.
Working around heavy equipment such as excavators and drill rigs. Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be an asset.
It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law. Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results.
Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences; Generous retirement savings plan Flexible work hours and hybrid working options Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust‑based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Learning and Development opportunities As a knowledge‑based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co‑creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. Employee and Family Assistance program A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well‑being are available to all employees.
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Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi‑faceted projects.
📌 Junior Environmental Technologist/Technician (Kingston)
🏢 Dillon Consulting
📍 Kingston