Junior Contaminated Sites Specialist at Tetra Tech

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Contaminated Sites Specialist to our Environment and Water Practice team based in Nanaimo, BC.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

The salary range for this position is $58,298 - $73,418 per year. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Your Role

• Provide support on simple to complex contaminated site investigations (e.g., Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, Detailed Site Investigations), groundwater monitoring, and remediation activities at urban and remote field sites.
• Oversee drill rig and heavy equipment to describe and collect quality soil samples.
• Groundwater and surface water sampling.
• Conduct soil classification and terrain surveys, including soil sampling, analyzing field data and mapping soil according to the Canadian System of Soil Classification.
• Remediation and spill response oversight.
• Review field data and provide initial data interpretations.
• Work with intermediate and senior technical staff to deliver high quality products to meet our client’s specific needs.
• Prepare technical correspondence, work plans, cost estimates and budgets as part of a proposal or project.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma in environmental technology / applied sciences, or a Bachelor’s degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years work experience in environmental consulting specifically related contaminated sites investigations and a passion to grow their career and excel in this field.
• Professional Registration in British Columbia or registered “in-training” and working towards it (e.g., AScT, C.E.T., P.Ag. P.Geo.).
• Strong written communication skills and previous experience in technical report writing.
• Effective organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, schedule, and coordinate various activities relating to projects.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and must provide current drivers abstract when applying.
• Able to perform field work over extended periods of time locally or at remote sites. Field work will constitute approximately 60% of weekly duties, with 40% office work.
• Must be physically capable of performing manual labour duties.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Proficient in the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and Federal environmental guidelines would be considered an asset.

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

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