Environmental Technologist/Technician

Title: Environmental Technologist/Technician

Company: Dillon Consulting
Location: North York, Ontario
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime

Description:

Join our multidisciplinary team at Dillon Consulting Limited and work on hands-on projects that contribute to improving the environment. We are seeking a Junior Environmental Technologist/Technician to join our team in the Greater Toronto Area or London. The role involves fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities for mentorship and growth.

Responsibilities:

Receive training and mentorship from experienced colleagues

Plan and schedule fieldwork activities

Conduct field programs to support environmental assessments and monitoring

Develop and implement health and safety plans

Maintain detailed field notes and communicate with clients and subcontractors

Assist with data analysis and technical report preparation

Collaborate with team members on multidisciplinary projects

Travel to various work locations

Qualifications:

Technical diploma in environmental sciences or related field

Entry level to 2 years of environmental consulting experience

Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in diverse environments

Willingness to travel and work extended hours

Strong organizational and communication skills

Positive attitude and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation

Valid Class G Driver's License and reliable vehicle

Experience with field sampling and monitoring equipment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

At Dillon Consulting Limited, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, retirement savings, and flexible work options. Our Early Career Development program and focus on innovation provide opportunities for growth and development. We are committed to health and safety, employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and communities.

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Title: Environmental Technologist/Technician
Company: Dillon Consulting
Location: North York, Ontario
**Overview:** **Your opportunity** 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. If you thrive on new challenges, are self-directed, and enjoy fieldwork in all seasons, you'll fit right in. We're looking for a curious problem-solver with a safety-first mindset, strong attention to detail, and the initiative to own tasks from start to finish.You will thrive in this role if you collaborate well, communicate effectively, adapt to changing site conditions, schedules, and project priorities, are comfortable with technology, and have a willingness to travel. In return, you'll gain mentorship, training, and diverse project experience, with real opportunities to grow your skills and make a tangible impact for our clients and communities.Number of Positions2 (GTHA, London)**Overview** Dillon's Contaminant Assessment &amp; 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 new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.At Dillon, we operate as one team. One position is available at one of our offices in the Greater Toronto Area (Hamilton, Oakville, Vaughan, North York or downtown Toronto) and one position is available in London. We offer a competitive compensation package and flexible work hours to help support the competing demands of work and personal life. Responsibilities:**What your day will look like** 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.
* Identify and report hazards, near-misses and incidents supporting Dillon's culture of safety.
* 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.

Learning and Development

* Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
* Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications:**What you will need to succeed**

* A technical diploma in environmental sciences, technology, engineering or a related environmental field 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.
* A commitment to supporting Dillon's culture of safety.
* Strong organizational, communication and note-taking skills (i.e., proper documentation of field activities, field observations and/or field results).
* A positive attitude, desire for continued learning, strong problem-solving skills.
* 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

Experience:

* 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.
* Working with hand and light power tools.
* 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.

Why choose DillonDillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.We live our core values:

* Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
* Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
* Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
* Creativity: discover new possibilities;
* Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it's hard;
* Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

* Employee share purchase plan

* Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
* A competitive compensation package

* Comprehensive health benefits
* Generous retirement savings plan
* Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contribution
* 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 o?er a variety of ?exible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
* Early Career Development (ECD) program

* We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our people at every stage of their career. The ECD program is designed to accelerate the development of successful consulting careers of new graduates. The program focuses on a mix of skills and behaviours that align with technical, consulting, clients, business acumen, and early leadership.
* Focus on Innovation

* 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. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today's problems and tomorrow's opportunities.
* Employee and Family Assistance program

* A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
* Wellness Subsidy

* Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes

About DillonDillon 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. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.Health &amp; Safety at DillonProspective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health &amp; Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health &amp; Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.Employment Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion at Dillon:Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business.Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!

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