Overview
Are you someone with strong 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 thought leader, a trusted advisor 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.
Your opportunity
Dillon’s Contaminant Assessment & Management Discipline is seeking a Junior Hazardous Materials Technician to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.
At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate will be based at our Fredericton office.
We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Responsibilities
What your day will look like
- Coordinate and complete field programs for Hazardous Materials Assessment surveys, including asbestos and lead sampling and assist in air emissions testing programs;
- Complete documentation of field activities, site health and safety meetings, among others in paper and digital formats (as required);
- Completion of activities including preparation of sampling plans, collection and compilation of field data, digital geo-referenced data, and completion of field notes;
- Maintain standard protocols for field data collected and reporting standards for Hazardous Materials Assessments
- Assist in preparation of assessment reports, including: compilation and analysis of data, microscope analysis, and sample inventory;
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain project specific equipment;
- Coordinate with laboratories, clients, subcontractors, third-party stakeholders;
- Providing assistance to project managers on a variety of multidisciplinary teams, with the opportunity develop into a Project Manager;
- Contributions to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Learning and Development
- Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development; and
- Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Qualifications
- A degree and/or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Hazardous Materials Management, Environmental or related disciplines.
- 0-2 years of experience in environmental consulting will be an asset;
- Ability to collect field data according to provincial and/or federal requirements;
- A valid driver’s license;
- Versatile, adaptable, and willing to conduct a variety of tasks;
Experience
- Technical knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, guidelines, best practices and monitoring protocols related to hazardous materials;
- Hazardous materials training;
- Proficient in data entry, data compilation and the management of databases;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint);
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills; and
- Proficient in the writing of technical reports.
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:
- 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;
- Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.
In addition, we offer:
- Employee share purchase plan
- Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
- A competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous retirement savings plan
- Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
- Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
- Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
- Learning and Development opportunities
- As a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
- Focus on Innovation
- The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
- Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
- Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
- Wellness Subsidy
- Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
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 25 offices and more than 1100 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 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.
Health & Safety at Dillon
Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.
Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon
Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.
Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon
We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.
