Environmental Field Technician

About the Role

You will support services such as contaminated‑site investigations, environmental assessments, wastewater, groundwater and surface‑water monitoring, baseline studies, site visits, inspections, and compliance monitoring. Success in this role requires keen attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to follow and document sampling protocols and site‑visit observations. The position is full‑time and based in the Saskatoon area, operating within a collaborative team that views itself as one unified group. You will interact regularly with geoscientists, biologists, engineers, planners, and other environmental scientists. • Conduct field work for Phased Environmental Site Assessments, sampling soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and soil vapor. • Travel to remote and local sites, including extended stays of up to two weeks, across Canada’s northern territories. • Supervise subcontractors such as equipment operators, drillers, excavators, utility locators, and remediation specialists. • Coordinate sampling activities with laboratories, clients, and third‑party stakeholders. • Develop and implement health‑ and safety plans, ensuring compliance with regulations. • Compile and analyze field observations, analytical data, borehole logs, and test‑pit logs. • Prepare technical reports, memos, letters, and proposals. • Support project managers and multidisciplinary team members, including geoscientists and engineers. • Work remotely and overtime as needed while maintaining high‑quality documentation. • Pursue continuous self‑development and professional growth, and represent Dillon in professional associations. • Contribute to a culture of innovation, encouraging forward‑looking solutions and adoption of new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸field sampling
• ▸subcontractor supervision
• ▸sampling coordination
• ▸data analysis
• ▸technical reporting
• ▸safety planning

What You Bring

Are you a strong leader with technical expertise who enjoys building relationships and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders? You thrive as a thought leader, trusted advisor, and problem solver, and you are drawn to entrepreneurship and innovation. Excellent communication skills and business acumen enable you to succeed in our fast‑paced, agile environment. Dillon’s Contaminant Assessment and Management discipline is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join its multidisciplinary professional team. The role offers the chance to work on new and exciting projects while delivering an integrated, superior customer experience across urban industrial sites and remote wilderness settings. • Hold a degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of consulting experience. • Demonstrate strong work ethic, organizational and note‑taking skills, and the ability to follow SOPs for sample collection. • Exhibit problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and independent teamwork abilities. • Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• ▸degree
• ▸5‑year experience
• ▸problem solving
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸leadership
• ▸driver license

Benefits

• Benefit from an employee share purchase plan and a competitive compensation package. • Receive comprehensive health benefits, a generous retirement savings plan, and student‑loan repayment assistance. • Enjoy flexible work hours, hybrid working options, and a trust‑based flexible work approach. • Access learning and development programs, including coaching, mentoring, and internal knowledge‑sharing opportunities. • Access employee and family assistance programs, Goodlife Fitness corporate membership, and a wellness subsidy.

Work Environment

Field