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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play.

With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis Canada is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Field Technician to join our Environmental Team in Canada. This position will be based out of Alberta or the prairie provinces.

Travel to sites throughout region will be required, and there is an opportunity to travel across Canada. This role sits within the Global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Around the world, we're feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we're seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities: As an Intermediate Environmental Field Technician, you will work with Project Managers to co-ordinate and execute activities pertaining to the execution of environmental projects including data gap reviews, phase I and II environmental site assessments, and remediation projects. This role includes coordinating and conducting site visits and inspections, monitoring and supervising drilling and/or remediation activities, preparing field notes, and collecting soil and groundwater samples, and writing environmental reports. Responsibilities will include: Strong understanding of field protocols including soil, groundwater, and vapour sampling, and overseeing drilling activities and subcontractor management Maintain knowledge and familiarity with provincial and federal regulatory frameworks Diligent interpretation of environmental data Comparison of sample results to applicable guidelines and standards Preparation of reports documenting the results of investigation programs Independently supervise contractors (drillers, daylighters, utility locators, etc.) The role may include a Hazardous Building Materials assessment component, including asbestos, lead, mould, silica etc.)

The part of the role will include a field component and applicants can expect to be at least 65/35 field/office based, with some out-of-town travel required. Field work would include conducting hazardous building materials assessments, mould and indoor air quality investigations, developing specifications, authoring reports and asbestos management plans. Work would also involve oversight of abatement and remediation activities, and collection of air samples for asbestos, lead, and mould.

Qualifications & Experience: Technical Diploma or bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, earth sciences, or related field 3+ years of experience in soil, groundwater and vapour sampling, and overseeing drilling activities and subcontractor management preferred. Direct experience working at contaminated sites such as: industrial facilities, refineries/bulk plants/gas stations, military properties, commercial processing plants, federal government properties, airports, mines, power plants, wind farms and solar facilities. Registered as an E.I.T

or G.I.T. Eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo

considered an asset. Key skills for the role also include: Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues, fostering their professional growth and development Strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills; strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications: Eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo

considered an asset. Why Arcadis. We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best.

We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis.

Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $66,000-99,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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