Under close supervision, from May 2023 to September 2023, the Environmental Technician Co-op Student performs routine technical and regulatory inspections, sampling and analysis relating to various environmental issues. The incumbent is responsible for calibrating, installing and maintaining sampling equipment, collecting samples, recording data, and reporting of analyzed samples to ensure environmental compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with monitoring and collecting samples to ensure regulatory compliance of snow disposal sites, material stockpiles, runoff areas, chemical spills, potential contaminated sites, historical contaminated sites, landfill leachate, landfill gas wells, waste water lagoons, surface water bodies, groundwater wells (active and closed sites), composting operations, pumphouse operations and potable water quality.
- Perform additional monitoring and collect samples for any extenuating circumstances.
- Assist with interpreting and understanding regulatory testing requirements, interpret test results, and take corrective action as required.
- Assist with ensuring testing compliance with all environmental regulations for Municipal operations, environmental management plans, and facilities.
- Assist with completing accurate reporting on sampling and analysis results, and environmental compliance for construction, maintenance and operations.
- Maintain field logbooks and complete chain of custody forms as per regulatory requirements.
- Assist with preparing and maintaining daily working diaries, test results, forms, field survey books, hazard incident/accident information and monitor the same as prepared by consultants and contractors.
- Enter data results received from third-party laboratories into the required government affiliated reporting system, ensuring the quality and accuracy of the data.
- Assist in preparing or coordinating the development of project scopes of work for tender and quotes.
- Monitor the project progress of consultants and contractors.
- Verify the accuracy of progress payment certificate and invoices in relation to stage of project completion as per municipal policy and procedures.
- Perform minor maintenance of sample sites to ensure accuracy when sampling.
- Assist with regular monitoring of environmental concerns to ensure services meet all requirements as set by Council, regulatory boards, bylaws, or legislation.
- Respond to public enquiries and provide resolution according to established policies and service levels, which may include testing in residential locations.
- Coordinate the daily tasks relating to compost operations.
- Maintain accurate inventories of supplies, tools and equipment required for environmental sampling.
- Adhere to and support development and revision of municipal policies, procedures, and guiding documents to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to interpret and adhere to requirements pertaining to environmental compliance regulations.
- Proficiency in the use of various sampling equipment, instruments and tools.
- Knowledge of water, wastewater, solid waste processes and environmental regulations.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy while testing, analyzing, record keeping and in the preparation of reports.
- Ability to analyze information from a variety of sources and accurately present in a concise manner.
- Skilled in various Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and proficient with mapping and survey software and hardware.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating responsibility and reliability.
- Knowledge and proficiency in applicable occupational health and safety regulations and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
- Ability to understand and apply basic project management fundamentals.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Preference will be given to students enrolled in a post-secondary Environmental Technology Co-op program with experience completing environmental sampling to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Students must be registered in a Co-op Program to be eligible for employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Provide a criminal record check.
- A valid Class Five (5) Driver's Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis. Note: GDL will not be accepted.
- Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis, which includes sampling in locations with difficult terrain and carrying heavy equipment.
- Travel is required on a regular basis to various locations within the Municipality, including the rural communities.
- The incumbent may be required to work alone, sometimes in remote locations.
SAFETY:
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.
Requisition ID: 1640
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Co-op Student
Fixed Term Duration: Approximately four (4) months
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Solid Waste Services
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: PL9 80%
Rate*: $34.12
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 28/02/2023
Posting Type: Internal and External
*All CUPE job rates are currently under review and are subject to change.
To Apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca
Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.
