Environmental Professional

Your opportunity

Join our multidisciplinary team and put your love of the outdoors to work on meaningful hands-on projects that improve the state of our environment. If you thrive on new challenges are self-directed and enjoy fieldwork in all seasons youll fit right in. Were looking for a curious problem-solver with a safety-first mindset strong attention to detail and the initiative to own tasks from start to finish.

You will thrive in this role if you collaborate well communicate effectively adapt to changing site conditions schedules and project priorities are comfortable with technology and have a willingness to return youll gain mentorship training and diverse project experience with real opportunities to grow your skills and make a tangible impact for our clients and communities.

Overview

Dillons Contaminant Assessment & Management discipline is looking for a Junior Environmental Professional (Environmental Engineer Geoscientist OR Environmental Engineering Technician) to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon we operate as one team. This positionis available in St. Johns. We offer a competitive compensation package and flexible work hours to help support the competing demands of work and personal life.

What your day will look like

Field Activities Data Analysis and Reporting

• Coordinate and complete field programs for contaminated sites projects including Phase I II & III Environmental Site Assessments hydrogeological investigations soil/groundwater/surface water/sediment/soil vapour sampling programs and contaminated site remediation projects;
• Complete documentation of field activities site health and safety meetings among others in paper and digital formats (as required);
• Completion of activities including preparation of sampling plans collection and compilation of field data digital geo-referenced data and completion of field notes;
• Contribution to environmental monitoring tasks on construction and industrial sites;
• Assist in preparation of environmental site assessment reports including: compilation and analysis of data borehole logs and test pit logs;
• Assist with designated hazardous substance surveys including asbestos and lead sampling and assist in air emissions testing programs;
• Operate calibrate and maintain project specific equipment;
• Ability to work remotely for up to two weeks;
• Ability to work overtime when required; and
• Ability to work alone in the field with guided direction or partial supervision.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with laboratories clients subcontractors third-party stakeholders;
• Assist in report writing and preparation of technical memos letters reports spreadsheets and figures; and
• Providing assistance to project managers engineers environmental scientists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary design teams (including project engineers planners biologists technologists etc.) with the opportunity develop into a Project Manager.

Learning and Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development; and
• Contribute to Dillons corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

What you will need to succeed

• A degree and/or diploma in Engineering Geology Geoscience Ecology Biology or Environmental Science or a related environmental discipline;
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental consulting will be an asset;
• Ability to collect field data according to provincial and/or federal requirements;
• A valid drivers license;
• Versatile adaptable and willing to conduct a variety of tasks;
• Comfortable with use and operation of a 4X4 truck in an off-road environment;
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions; and
• Eligibility to register as a . or will be an asset.

• Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation regulations and guidelines;
• Knowledge of general construction practices and environmental mitigation measures;
• Experience in the collection of biological and physical field data;
• Experience in conducting environmental baseline programs environmental impact assessments and environmental site assessments would be considered an asset
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and ArcGIS would be considered an asset;
• Proficient in data entry data compilation and the management of databases;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word MS Excel and PowerPoint);
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication and organizational skills; and
• Proficient in the writing of technical reports.

Why choose Dillon

We live ourcore values:

• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter especially when its hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.

In addition we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• As a knowledge-based business we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how mentoring to share lessons advising to round out perspectives and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
• The ability to anticipate examine and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business our culture people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to todays problems and tomorrows opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership purchase of home fitness equipment yoga classes and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning engineering environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed collaborative and inventive solutions to complex multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure protecting the environment and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillons core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform and the active ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying you acknowledge and consent to this use.