SAR - Environmental Field Technician

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Strum is currently looking to expand our Site Assessment & Remediation team and has an opening in our Antigonish office for an Environmental Field Technician to join our team.

About Strum Consulting:

Strum Consulting is a growing 175-person company with diverse projects throughout Atlantic Canada. Strum provides engineering, surveying, and environmental services for a range of clients in the fields of renewable energy, transportation, contaminated sites, and property development.

Since 1995, Strum has provided a work environment that encourages career development while maintaining a work/life balance. We offer competitive pay, a dynamic work environment, and an excellent benefits package, and we currently have offices all over Atlantic Canada.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to Strum's health and safety program and ensuring safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Collection of accurate data in the field using various types of equipment.
• Collection of various types of field samples (e.g., soil, water, air, asbestos, lead paint, etc.)
• Compilation of clear, concise, and accurate field notes.
• Support existing field and reporting teams while demonstrating ability to work independently and as part of a larger close-knit team

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or recently completed a post-secondary education program related to science, engineering or environmental studies.
• Must be physically capable of performing field work duties.
• Must have a strong background in sciences.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Must possess a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess professional demeanour and communicate with excellent verbal and written skills in English.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be enrolled in or recently completed a post-secondary education program related to science, engineering or environmental studies.
• Must possess a Nova Scotia Driver's License.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, dental, life and disability insurance coverage
• GoodLife Corporate discount
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) resources and tools
• RSP (Retirement Savings plan)
• Recreational Credit
• Health Spending Account

Health and Safety

Strum Consulting prioritizes the health and safety of its employees and it a core value in our culture. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and taking courses on WHMIS as well as First Aid and CPR is mandatory.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and inclusion:

Strum Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome qualified candidates from all ethnicities, religions, colours, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age or people with disabilities. We would like to thank all those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.