Environmental Engineer/Environmental Scientist - Contaminant Assessment & Management

Overview

Dillon’s Contaminant Assessment & Management discipline is looking for an Intermediate Environmental Engineer/Environmental Scientist to join our multidisciplinary team. 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. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Guelph ON, Hamilton ON, Kitchener ON, London ON, Oakville ON, Ottawa ON, Toronto - North York, Vaughan ON, Windsor ON

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1200 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. 

At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.

Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees’ own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success. 

Responsibilities

Project Execution and Technical Activities

• Leading and/or contributing to Coordinate and manage Phase I–III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), site remediation, compliance monitoring, and soil vapour intrusion evaluations.
• Assist senior staff and Qualified Persons (QPESA) in collecting, evaluating, and reporting data for human health/ecological risk assessments, Conceptual Site Models (CSMs), and Records of Site Condition (RSCs).
• Apply working knowledge of O. Reg. 153/04 and O. Reg. 406/19 (Excess Soil) to develop excess soil management plans, oversee field characterization, and process registry filings.
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports, work plans, remedial options analyses, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate field programs, subcontractors (drillers, laboratories, excavators), and budget/schedule tracking for intermediate-scale projects.
• Maintain direct client communication and assist with proposal writing and scope development.

Learning and Professional Development

• Drive continuous learning and mentor junior staff in data science and digital project delivery methodologies, developing the next generation of tech-forward leaders.
• Pursue continuous technical training in emerging contaminants, provincial standards, and digital field data collection tools.
• Participate in professional industry associations (e.g., PEO, PGO, ONEIA).

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in environmental consulting or related experience, including project coordination and management.
• A degree in environmental engineering, geoscience, or another relevant environmental discipline.
• Professional designation or eligibility to achieve professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo) within 12 months in Ontario.
• In depth knowledge of the regulations governing contaminated sites and environmental work in Ontario and on Federal sites.  (e.g. O.Reg.153/04, O.Reg.903, O.Reg.406/19, O.Reg.347, CCME Guidelines), and
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G) and access to a reliable vehicle.

Experience

• 5–8 years of environmental consulting experience in Ontario focused on contaminated site assessment and remediation.
• Practical working knowledge of O. Reg. 153/04, O. Reg. 406/19, MECP guidelines, and CCME criteria.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in soil, groundwater, and soil vapour sampling, remediation system monitoring, and contractor oversight.
• Strong technical writing, data management, project task coordination, and multi-tasking skills.
• Has or is fully able to obtain Federal Security Status (Reliability or greater) and satisfactorily passes a police check
• Passionate about personal and professional growth, working collaboratively to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations, and developing innovative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Technical proficiency in site characterization, field procedures, reporting and health and safety. Additional proficiency in one or more of excess soils management, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, remediation, cost estimation, contracting/construction administration and/or observation, hazardous materials, risk assessment, and data management are considered an asset. 

Compensation

$75,000 - $98,000

Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. 

We live our core 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 it’s 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 performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s 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.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's 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.

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