Job Description

Why join us?

SNC-Lavalin provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision.

SNC-Lavalin is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world.

SNC-Lavalin is seeking an energetic and experienced Environmental Technician or Technologist to join our Site Assessment and Remediation (SAR) team in Ottawa. In this work you will evaluate, enhance and protect the environment at sites throughout Ontario and in other areas of Canada. You will work with experienced technical and professional staff in a safe, diverse and flexible work environment, be challenged with interesting and demanding projects, develop new skills and responsibilities, and contribute to the success of our projects and Clients.

Your role and responsibilities will include conducting field work on a wide range of environmental investigations, remediation, and construction projects. Safely and accurately conducting field work is the cornerstone of all of our projects, so your role carries a great deal of importance, responsibility and opportunity. Your responsibilities may also include oversight of project staff and subcontractors, project coordination, contributing to proposals and project reports, quality management, and regulatory understanding and compliance. Your Manager will review your performance and progress with you regularly, and will work with you to create professional development plans to foster your career growth.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Simultaneously support several projects and working with different project teams, each with their own objectives and challenges.
• Implement project-specific environmental work plans, including monitoring and/or sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, plants, soil vapour, air, building materials and/or other media.
• Operate and maintain typical field equipment including water level meters, combustible gas indicators, water quality monitors, GPS, and elevation survey equipment.
• Prepare and submit environmental samples under Chain of Custody procedures for chemical analysis at third party laboratories.
• Document your work and interactions in field notes and logs, photographs, and electronic data collection systems.
• Contribute to other project life-cycle activities including proposal preparation, project planning and coordination, Health and Safety Plan development, subcontractor supervision, project quality, and reporting.
• Participate in technical and operational training.

What will you contribute?

• College Diploma in an Environment, Earth Sciences, or Engineer program, or any other physical science-related diploma or degree programs. Being eligible for, or possessing, certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist, Certified Technician, or Environmental Practitioner is an asset.
• At least 3 years related experience with contaminated site assessment and monitoring, environmental monitoring on construction projects, and/or designated substances surveys.
• Willing to undertake field work year-round and travel throughout Ontario and other parts of Canada. Mush have a valid Class G driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to undertake work requiring moderate physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, rocky or heavily vegetated terrain; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities.
• Bilingualism and mechanical aptitude are assets.

What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:

At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).

You think that a career in our team could match your profile, submit your application online now!



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At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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