Intermediate/Senior Environmental Technician or Technologist

The Opportunity:

BluMetric is looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on, detail-oriented and reliable intermediate/senior
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. This is an existing vacancy within the organization.

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.
• Collaborate with project managers to scope, plan and schedule environmental field programs
• Complete basic borehole logs for review by PM.
• Manage material and equipment orders for projects
• Assist in the collection of soil samples
  for soil quality and provide textural descriptions.
• Assist with aquifer testing.
• Data entry, management and QA/QC.
• Assist with proposal writing, costing 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.
• 5-10 years of experience in a technician/technologist role.
• 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 Provincial and Federal environmental guidelines and regulations.

• 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. (BluMetric) is a publicly traded water technology and environmental engineering firm. BluMetric designs, fabricates, and delivers sustainable solutions to complex water and environmental challenges. The Company is supported by more than 370 employees across 16 offices, 3 manufacturing facilities, and 1 testing laboratory, with over 50 years of history. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric’s team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Government, Military, and Mining clients in North America and the Caribbean.  

 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. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.