Environmental Student

Are you someone with developing leadership and technical capabilities?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted partner and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Dillon’s Environmental Sciences technical group is looking for an Environmental Student to join our Geoscience team of professionals this summer. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

Your opportunity 

This Interim position is available from at our New Brunswick office locations: Fredericton, Saint John and will extend for a four to six-month term, depending on candidate availability.

What your day will look like

Field Work and Project Coordination 

• Coordinate and complete field programs for contaminated sites projects, including Phase I, II & III Environmental Site Assessments, hydrogeological investigations, soil/groundwater/surface water/sediment/soil vapour sampling programs, and contaminated site remediation projects.
• Complete documentation of field activities, site health and safety meetings, among others in paper and digital formats (as required).
• Coordination with laboratories, clients, subcontractors, third-party stakeholders.
• Compilation and analysis of data.
• Assistance in report writing and preparation of technical memos, letters, reports spreadsheets and figures, proposals.
• Assistance in supporting environmental assessment reports, including: data tables, borehole logs, test pit logs, GIS/CAD, etc..
• Assistance with project managers and other team members, including geoscientists, biologists, engineers, planners, and environmental scientists.
• Coordination and management of project tasks, budgets and schedules.
• Compliance with applicable health and safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to work remotely for weeks at a time. 
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to work alone in the field with guided direction or partial supervision. 

What you will need to succeed

• Working towards an Environmental/Civil Engineering degree/diploma, a degree in environmental sciences, or a related environmental field.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work.
• Comfortable with use and operation of a 4X4 truck in an off-road environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Knowledge in several of the following: geology, hydrogeology, field procedures, basic chemistry, contracting/construction, chemistry, geotechnical concerns, geology, hydrogeology, remediation engineering, site characterization, waste management, landfill design, health and safety will be considered an asset.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts outdoors in a wilderness environment in various types of weather.
• Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators;
• Experience with operating 4X4 trucks and driving long distances.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to travel by boat long distances.
• Ability to lead and direct a small crew of contractors.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated abilities to work in a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset.
• Experience in AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, GINT or database abilities will be an asset.

Training provided:

• Hydrogeological Studies.
• Environmental Site Assessments. 
• Monitoring Programs.
• Site Remediation.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. 

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target.
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing.
• Creativity: discover new possibilities.
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard.
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 17 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. 

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. 

We would love to hear from you!

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