REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Environmental Scientist will focus on execution of field operations with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and compliance with procedures. The Environmental Scientist will work independently as well as with contractors performing monitoring, sampling, and site investigations, principally at active and vacant industrial properties, as well as on public infrastructure properties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Soil sampling during drilling, test pitting and excavation activities
• Conducting Designated and Hazardous Substance Surveys
• Monitoring and groundwater sampling utilizing a wide variety of equipment
• Supervising drillers and other contractors
• Operation of various types of equipment (e.g., GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, etc.)
• Completion of field documentation such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring and chain-of-custody forms
• Working collaboratively with project coordinators/managers, to ensure projects are completed on time and budget
• Other related duties assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in civil, environmental, chemical, geological engineering or a related program
• Interest in obtaining Professional Designation such as a professional engineer or geologist in Ontario would be considered an asset

• Familiarity with typical environmental site assessment (ESA) field Technician assignments and responsibilities, including supervising drilling and remediation projects, and collecting groundwater and surface water samples
• Academic and practical experience with soil classification, various drilling methodologies and groundwater sampling methods
• Understanding of Designated Substance Surveys
• Additional broad environmental knowledge (ecological surveys, air and noise assessments, topographical surveys, GIS, water and wastewater sampling, geomorphology, etc.) would be an asset
• Prior Cooperative term experience working as a Field Technician would be an asset

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative mindset and problem-solving skills
• Strong client service attitude, responsiveness, and sense of urgency
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work the occasional evening or weekend when the workload requires overtime
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. BlueFrog provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, which are available on request during all aspects of the recruitment process.