Environmental Technologist Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51026)

Description

Do you have an interest in environmental technology and working with specialized monitoring equipment on diverse projects? Are you looking to make a difference every day through the important work you do as part of the Environmental Compliance Team?

Here is your opportunity to work with a team of Environmental Specialists by providing field and technical support on projects that require environmental sampling and monitoring, noise and vibration testing, the compilation and interpretation of data, and comparison of the data to accepted guidelines and standards.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

To visualize what it is like to be on our team, visit The City of Edmonton Talent Hub

• Perform noise and vibration investigations to evaluate the impacts of construction and traffic, by setting up and calibrating equipment, collecting and summarizing data, and routinely interacting with citizens who have made noise or vibration complaints
• Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring by collecting and preserving water, gas, sediment or sludge samples, completing chain-of-custody documentation, and taking samples to the analytical laboratory for analysis
• Prepare charts, tables, reports, and representing results/ data using Google Apps and equipment-specific software
• Maintain accurate and complete field records and project files
• Conduct safety and environmental inspections of work areas, maintain appropriate documentation and implement corrective action, as work is often conducted in and around traffic, involves electrical equipment and chemicals, and/or done in adverse weather conditions
• Assist the Environmental Specialists in investigating and monitoring site-specific environmental test programs
• Interact at all stages of the projects with project managers, engineers, construction crews, regulators, contractors, safety advisors and the public
• Perform other duties as assigned