Junior Field Technician

Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that!

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for

GHD has an excellent opportunity for a Junior Field Technician to join our Contamination Assessment and Remediation team based out of our Fredericton New Brunswick. This role is a hands on field position supporting environmental assessment remediation and monitoring projects.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Responsibilities

• Support environmental field programs related to contamination assessment remediation and monitoring projects

• Assist with soil groundwater surface water and vapour sampling in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards

• Inspection maintenance and gauging of environmental groundwater wells

• Ensure work is completed in a safe and compliant manner with respect to applicable GHD client and regulatory standards

• Generate quality field notes and enter collected field data electronically into database programs

• Perform site inspections and field observations with attention to detail in GHDs operational areas

• Support operation maintenance troubleshooting oversight and repairs of remedial equipment including groundwater recovery wells groundwater treatment units and associated physical and mechanical components

• Assist with groundwater treatment systems including pumps filters and related equipment to support optimal performance

• Maintain accurate records of field activities system operations and maintenance activities

• Provide health and safety/construction oversight support for contractors as required

• Work directly with project team members clients and contractors

• Health Safety and Environment: Follow the organizations health safety and environment (HSE) policies procedures and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks and to safeguard the environment and the well-being of self and others.

Experiences and Requirements:

• Ability to perform field work in a safe efficient and professional manner

• Ability to communicate across diverse occupational roles

• Commitment to safety applying a behavior-based safety culture in all aspects of the job

• Strong mechanical technical and computer proficiency

• Physically capable of working in non-ideal conditions such as hot/cold temperatures wet weather outside and around equipment and traversing rough terrains

• Ability to be a self-starter proactive flexible great teammate willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal direction

• Ability to collect review and organize field readings data and operating parameters to support project delivery

Education

• Graduate of an environmental engineering technology science or related program

What you will bring to the Team:

• 0-2 years of previous field environmental construction or related work experience

• Previous experience with environmental sampling field inspections or remediation work is considered an asset

• Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record

• Experience working outdoors and supporting field programs is considered an asset

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

Well give you control over your career empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race creed religion national origin citizenship color sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability marital status or veteran status.