Junior Environmental Specialist

Job summary

The Junior Environmental Specialist will provide technical services in both field and office environments, including conducting site assessments and remediation projects. They are responsible for writing technical reports, proposals, and specifications while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Job details

The Opportunity: DS is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to further develop their career in civil engineering. DS offers competitive salaries along with a complete benefits package and a variety of Training and Development Programs to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path. This is a future vacancy within the organization. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical services in a field and office environment. Working on all assignments on projects of low to high complexity Writing reports, proposals and technical specifications Completing analysis of information and report preparation Key Qualifications, Education & Skills: Civil Engineering diploma, preferably with a focus on Environmental and/or Geotechnical Engineering One (1) – two (2) years of related experience in environmental engineering and field investigations (preferably in a consulting environment) is an asset Ability to complete Phase One Environmental Site Assessments, Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments, Soil and Groundwater Remediation and Records of Site Condition Excellent computer skills, proficiency with common industry software is required Strong workplace health and safety practices Flexible, well organized, interested in technical and personal advancement Ability to carry out assignments with minimal supervision Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong report-writing skills and verbal communication in English are essential Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively and to proactively respond to time-sensitive issues Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs Computer proficiency with common industry software is required. Experience with GIS and CAD software is an asset Ability to follow workplace health and safety practices is essential Must own vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and hold a valid (G-Level) Ontario Driver's License Must be mobile and willing to work on a combination of field and office work, as travel will be required About DS Consultants Ltd: DS Consultants Ltd. (DS), a BluMetric company, is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, building science and materials inspection and testing services. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, with branch offices in Barrie, Hamilton, Cambridge, and a Testing Laboratory in Vaughan, DS is supported by a team of over 140 highly qualified engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, technologists, and administrative professionals. DS is committed to delivering practical, high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative and people-focused work environment. DS is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. DS is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Junior Environmental Specialist will provide technical services in both field and office environments, including conducting site assessments and remediation projects. They are responsible for writing technical reports, proposals, and specifications while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Civil Engineering diploma with a focus on environmental or geotechnical engineering and possess 1-2 years of related experience. Essential requirements include a valid driver's license, the ability to perform physical field tasks, and proficiency in industry-standard software.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries • Complete benefits package • Training and development programs

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil engineering
• Environmental site assessments
• Soil remediation
• Groundwater remediation
• Technical report writing
• Field investigations
• Geotechnical engineering
• Health and safety practices
• GIS
• CAD
• Data analysis
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Communication
• Project coordination

Job areas

• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Construction