Environmental Professional - Waterloo

• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Work independently to support field and office components of environmental site assessments. This includes reviewing site records, historical documentation (e.g., aerial imagery, fire insurance plans), and previous environmental reports as part of due diligence efforts, as well as interpreting field and laboratory data in relation to applicable regulatory criteria.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop personal capabilities by engaging in formal and informal training, coaching, and development planning activities. Maintain professional accreditation where applicable and keep up to date with evolving technology, regulatory frameworks, and best practices through continued education and participation in industry events and conferences.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's HSE policies and procedures to ensure safe work environments and practices. Monitor field activities for compliance with safety requirements during drilling, test pitting, and remedial excavation. Identify and mitigate environmental risks and unsafe behaviors in the field or office, escalating serious concerns when necessary.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Support senior staff in maintaining key client relationships by assisting with proposal preparation, project coordination, and timely delivery of services. Engage with smaller clients independently, ensuring quality service and responsiveness.
• Sampling and Testing: Perform field sampling of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, and indoor air. Oversee and supervise subcontractors during borehole drilling, monitoring well installation, and soil excavation. Conduct soil logging and subsurface classification to determine geological conditions. Operate field instrumentation (e.g., PID, interface probes, water quality meters, data loggers) and ensure that sampling aligns with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Project Management: Contribute to project execution by coordinating fieldwork schedules, procurement of vendors, subcontractor oversight, and logistical support. Work within established project plans to ensure timely and efficient completion of deliverables.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: Contribute to the execution of environmental site assessments (Phase I and II ESA) and other evaluations to identify and document environmental impacts. Conduct site inspections and environmental compliance audits in accordance with relevant standards and frameworks.
• Solutions Analysis: Interpret complex environmental data and site information to identify viable solutions for site management, remediation, and risk mitigation. Support senior consultants in developing technical strategies based on regulatory obligations and field findings.
• Insights and Reporting: Assist in preparing a wide range of technical documents, including Phase I/II ESA reports, remedial action reports, compliance documentation, monitoring summaries, and excess soil management plans. Support data integration and presentation for project reports and proposals.
• Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather technical inputs and assist in drafting bid documentation, RFPs, and RFTs to support business development and project acquisition efforts.
• Community of Practice Management: Actively participate in professional communities of practice related to environmental consulting and assessment to expand technical knowledge and contribute to team development.
• Environmental Risk Management: Support the identification and assessment of environmental liabilities through site evaluations, historical data review, and field inspections. Contribute to the development of mitigation strategies and ensure proper documentation of risk management measures.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Science or a relevant discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo.) designation in Ontario is an asset.
• Eligible to be registered as a Qualified Person (QP) with appropriate professional certification (P. Eng. or P. Geo). Strong candidates who are not eligible may also be considered.
• Have a valid driver's license.

• General Experience: 3 - 5 years of professional environmental experience (i.e. air quality, environmental compliance, water/wastewater, etc.)
• Experience in coordinating various aspects of a projects such as organizing field programs, vendor procurement, communication with internal and external stakeholders, etc.
• Knowledge or familiarity of pertinent local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Experience in supervision/oversight of drilling activities for environmental investigations (i.e., borehole advancements, installation of monitoring wells), oversight of excavations; soil classification and characterization (i.e., soil logging); collection of soil samples, conducting field activities such as groundwater sampling, soil vapour sampling, etc., and measurement and collection of field data using various instruments and equipment.
• Familiarity with industry standard environmental sampling procedures/practices and the equipment used during sampling and measurement of field data.
• Experience in preparation of technical documents (figures, data tables, etc.) including environmental reports (Phase I/II ESAs, Phase One/Two ESAs, Excess Soil Planning Documents, etc.).
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Word to tabulate data and prepare reports. Proficiency in other relevant software programs including AutoCAD, GIS, and Adobe Acrobat, are considered an asset.

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