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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Environmental Technician - Senior, Contaminated Sites

Environmental EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaCA$62.9k - CA$92.3k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A DEC diploma related to the environment (natural environments, environmental protection, mineralogy, geology, or similar) or engineering (geological, civil, or similar).
  • More than six years of senior-level experience in environmental sampling and site monitoring in environmental work, soil and water characterization, and/or contaminated-site rehabilitation.
  • Experience in geotechnical work is an asset.
  • Hold an ASP Construction card.
  • Hold a valid driver's license.
  • Be available for work outside the Greater Montreal area, although most sites are in the Montreal metropolitan region.
  • Be available to work variable schedules; most work takes place during normal working hours, Monday to Friday.
  • Be able to lift and carry loads up to 25 kg indoors and outdoors during field work.
  • Be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods on uneven terrain.
  • Be able to work crouched during field activities.

Responsibilities

  • Sample soil, surface water, groundwater, and other media.
  • Supervise environmental drilling and installation of observation wells.
  • Supervise exploratory trenching.
  • Supervise contaminated-site rehabilitation work, ex situ or in situ.
  • Conduct groundwater, biogas, and surveying measurements, and perform tests such as permeability, pumping, and recovery tests.
  • Ensure that work is carried out and complies with plans and specifications.
  • Supervise subcontractors on sites.
  • Implement and enforce health and safety standards and requirements on construction sites.
  • Control the quality and quantities of materials.
  • Prepare notes and drafts for as-built plans.
  • Attend site meetings.
  • Supervise the training of junior employees and mentor less-experienced employees on sites.
  • Write daily reports.
  • Write site memos and notices to contractors to ensure contractual clauses are respected.
  • Take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and written directives related to the work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working at an engineering consulting firm.
  • French and English bilingualism is an asset.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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