Job Description

Mission Statement:

As pioneers in our industry, we advance science and technology that facilitates environmental liability management and remediation to optimize solutions and efficiencies in protecting human and ecological health, our economy, and social progress.

About Us:

Equilibrium is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in the reduction of contaminated site environmental liability through a more thorough understanding of human health and ecological risks and the application of standard and non-standard remediation and reclamation techniques. We provide support to various clients throughout Western Canada and internationally in areas of: risk assessment and risk management, Phase 1, 2, and 3 investigations, standard remediation and reclamation approaches, as well as advanced remediation technology implementation. We are also actively engaged in research activities, funded by industries and provincial/federal governments, to better understand relationships between substances encountered in the environment and associated adverse effects on human and ecological health. Equilibrium has spearheaded numerous innovative regulatory guideline updates and tools, including creating the Subsoil Salinity Tool (SST) which provides a standardized approach for assessing and remediating salt contamination.

The Equilibrium team is highly motivated, dynamic and creative with a strong work ethic, having a desire to tackle new problems with innovative solutions and a focus on continually improving process efficiency.

Position Summary:

The position is based out of either the head-office in Calgary, AB (hybrid), or out of Edmonton or Lloydminster (remote). It involves a primary focus on field work in various areas across Alberta and Saskatchewan. The position title is Junior/Intermediate Environmental Soil and Groundwater Investigation and Remediation Specialist.

The successful team member will be responsible for:

Participating in the Equilibrium safety program;

Participating in field programs including Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments as well as groundwater characterization,

o learning and applying investigation strategies that generate data to support risk assessment studies and risk-based remediation guidelines,

o field work to comprise approximately 25 to 40% of the total time;

Learning and applying risk-based remediation guidelines and targeting remediation strategies to meet risk-based remediation closure;

Tracking and compiling field data, providing daily cost updates and client specific updates;

Conducting analytical data validation and Quality Assurance/Quality Control;

Processing and compiling environmental data into Table and Figures for Environmental Reports;

Participate in file and data organization;

Writing technical reports on Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 investigations, drill program plans, as well as remediation activities and results,

o applying relevant Alberta (or Saskatchewan) Tier 1 and Tier 2 regulatory soil and groundwater guidelines, assessing exceedances; and

Working successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team for both field and office-based programs.

Qualifications:

The ideal team candidate will have 3 to 4 years of experience in participating in environmental investigation and remediation field programs. The candidate must have an eagerness to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, with an enthusiastic attitude as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. A passion for delivering outstanding work is critical. As the position involves approximately 25% to 40% field work, applicants must be willing and able to travel for a significant portion of the year and perform physically demanding manual labour tasks in a safe work environment.

A university degree in environmental science, soil science, engineering, hydrogeology, agrology, or toxicology is considered an asset, but not required if work experience is particularly relevant. Membership or eligibility for membership as a Professional Agrologist, Registered Technologist in Agrology, Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist or Hydrogeologist, Professional Biologist, or Environmental Professional is a firm requirement.

Compensation:

Equilibrium offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, flexible work hours, and training in unique work aspects associated with the environmental sector. Starting wages are competitive and there is considerable opportunity for upward mobility in terms of salary, position, and responsibility as the employee demonstrates solid performance in terms of competence, ethics, professionalism, safety, and teamwork.

Contact Information:

Equilibrium has a proven track record of providing scientifically defensible decisions and rationale for complex sites and scenarios. If you are interested in working in a scientifically-evolving, fast-paced team environment, you are encouraged to apply. Please visit our website at www.eqm.ca for further information about Equilibrium Environmental. We are committed to employment equality and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers.

If you are interested, please send your resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), minimum of 2 references and cover letter to:

jobs@eqm.ca

Please state in your cover letter or email where you saw this job posting. Please also specifically state in your cover letter or email the number of years of relevant experience participating in drilling, groundwater monitoring, remediation and other relevant field programs.

Applicants who do not provide transcripts or a minimum of 2 references will not be reviewed.

This position will remain open until the ideal team member is found. We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you willing and able to perform field work for a portion of this position?
Experience:

environmental: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2G 4N5