Junior Field Technician

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.

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

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

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  Inspection, maintenance, and gauging of environmental groundwater wells

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

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

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  Perform site inspections and field observations with attention to detail in GHD’s operational areas

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

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

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

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

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  Work directly with project team members, clients, and contractors

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  Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's 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:

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

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  Ability to communicate across diverse occupational roles

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

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  Strong mechanical, technical, and computer proficiency

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

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

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

• 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 driver’s license and a clean driving record

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

We'll 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.