Civil/Environmental Engineer Technologist

Join the City Operations Waste Services team as an Environmental Engineering Technologist! This position within the Sustainable Waste Processing section offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise. You will focus on environmental operations monitoring and data collection within waste management working a majority of the time outdoors. If youre passionate about these areas we encourage you to apply.

Assist with the operation of the Landfill Gas management system which includes balancing the well field managing condensate and coordinating with maintenance contractors and consultants

Assist with the operation of the Groundwater Diversion System and the Leachate Collection and conveyance System

Conduct monitoring activities at all Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) and other Waste Services sites (eco-stations closed landfills) for groundwater wells leachate wells and perimeter gas probes

Taking weekly groundwater measurements downloading levelogger data and collecting gas composition readings as well as regular sampling (monthly groundwater quarterly leachate and waste sampling)

Accurately enter data collected from inspections and monitoring into respective spreadsheets

Participate in ENVISO and safety inspections/audits clean and maintain lab and sampling equipment and pick up necessary supplies and equipment

Independently troubleshoot routine operational and monitoring issues (e.g. pump problems)

Completion of a 2 year diploma in a civil or chemical engineering technologist program

A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Waste Management field preferably in the operation of landfills

Must be eligible to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with ASET

Knowledge of technical and engineering principles and practices related to landfill management and the waste industry

Ability to operate and monitor environmental systems effectively

Proficiency in the use of a GEM 5000 landfill gas analyzer and water level tape

Knowledge of environmental systems (Leachate and Landfill Gas collection systems Groundwater Diversion System monitoring wells stormwater ponds) and standard operating procedures and related legislation

Strong organizational skills for accurate data collection and entry

Effective verbal and written communication skills for sharing data with internal collaborators and external consultants

Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position

Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

This position involves a mix of indoor and outdoor activities exposing you to various environmental and physical conditions

Learn more about our benefits to 1 Permanent Full-time position

Salary Range: $40.230 - $50.568 (Hourly); $