{"id":1150753,"url":"https://alion.io/job/dillon-consulting-junior-environmental-technologisttechnician","title":"Junior Environmental Technologist/Technician","company":{"id":1124359,"name":"Dillon Consulting","domain":"dillon.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/dillon-ca","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":50000,"max":54000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":54000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T17:36:52Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T01:18:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Overview\nYour opportunity\nJoin our multidisciplinary team and put your love of the outdoors to work on meaningful, hands-on projects that improve the state of our environment. If you thrive on new challenges, are self-directed, and enjoy fieldwork in all seasons, you’ll fit right in. We’re looking for a curious problem-solver with a safety-first mindset, strong attention to detail, and the initiative to own tasks from start to finish.\nYou will thrive in this role if you collaborate well, communicate effectively, adapt to changing site conditions, schedules, and project priorities, are comfortable with technology, and have a willingness to travel. In return, you’ll gain mentorship, training, and diverse project experience, with real opportunities to grow your skills and make a tangible impact for our clients and communities.\nNumber of Positions\n1 (Kingston)\nOverview\nDillon’s Contaminant Assessment & Management discipline is looking for a Junior Environmental Technologist/Technician to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects .\nAt Dillon, we operate as one team. One position is available in Kingston, ON. We offer a competitive compensation package and flexible work hours to help support the competing demands of work and personal life.\nResponsibilities\nWhat your day will look like\nField Activities, Data Analysis and Reporting\nReceive focussed training using Dillon’s digital training tools and mentorship from experienced colleagues.\nLiaise with a variety of Project Managers and other colleagues to schedule and plan upcoming work.\nConduct assignments such as field programs to support environmental site assessments (ESAs), remediation programs, spill response, hydrogeological assessments, and monitoring programs. Tasks may include drilling supervision, monitoring well installation, development and sampling, soil classification and sampling, test pit excavation, surface water and sediment sampling, soil vapour and indoor air monitoring, methane monitoring and aquifer testing.\nDevelop and implement health and safety plans and lead site safety meetings to mitigate risks to yourself, other site staff, and the public. \nIdentify and report hazards, near-misses and incidents supporting Dillon’s culture of safety.\nMaintain detailed field notes on daily activities such as the collection and handling of environmental samples, site sketches, GPS data and photographs. Provide input on data collection tools to support Dillon’s ongoing digital evolution.\nCommunicate and coordinate with clients, laboratories, government agencies and subcontractors such as utility locators, drillers, excavation contractors and remediation contractors.\nWork alongside, oversee and direct the work of subcontractors including utility locators, surveyors, drilling contractors, excavators and remediation specialists.\nCarry out office assignments under the direction of senior staff including data compilation and analysis, such as preparing data tables, borehole and test pit logs, and spreadsheet calculations, and assisting with the preparation of technical reports.\nAssist project managers and other team members, including engineers, environmental scientists, planners, biologists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary projects.\nTravel to a variety of off-site work locations including air travel, boat travel and vehicle travel to job sites throughout Ontario, and other provinces on an as needed basis.\nLearning and Development\nCommit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development\nContribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees\nQualifications\nWhat you will need to succeed\nA technical diploma in environmental sciences, technology, engineering or a related environmental field is an asset.\nEntry level to 2 years of experience in environmental consulting, with a preference for candidates with fieldwork experience.\nAbility and willingness to perform physically demanding field work in diverse environmental settings, such as remote or isolated locations, working alone, and year-round in various weather conditions, within safe and reasonable limits.\nAbility and willingness to travel and commit to extended work assignments throughout Ontario, and in some instances, other provinces/territories. Travel can be more than 50% of the time during busy periods.\nA commitment to supporting Dillon’s culture of safety.\nStrong organizational, communication and note-taking skills (i.e., proper documentation of field activities, field observations and/or field results).\nA positive attitude, desire for continued learning, strong problem-solving skills.\nAbility to follow technical guidance and established policies and protocols (i.e., standard operating procedures for environmental sample collection).\nAbility to work overtime when required.\nAbility to wear site-specific personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, steel toed boots, fire retardant clothing, respirator and others as needed.\nA valid Class G Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle for travel to job sites is required.\nAs the position involves field work, the candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs\nExperience\nGroundwater, surface water, soil and air sampling.\nOperating, calibrating and maintaining field monitoring equipment, such as water quality meters and gas meters.\nWorking around heavy equipment such as excavators and drill rigs.\nWorking with hand and light power tools.\nStrong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.\nKnowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be an asset.\nCompensation:\n$50,000 - $54,000\nDillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.\nWhy choose Dillon\nDillon 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.\nWe live our core values:\nAchievement: do the work to hit the target;\nContinuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;\nCreativity: discover new possibilities;\nCourage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;\nInclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;\nReliability: words result in actions that build trust.\nIn addition, we offer:\nEmployee share purchase planDillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.\n\nA competitive compensation packageComprehensive health benefits\nGenerous retirement savings plan\nStudent loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions\n\nFlexible work hours and hybrid working optionsDillon 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. \n\nLearning and Development opportunitiesAs 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.\n\nFocus on InnovationThe 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. \n\nEmployee and Family Assistance programA variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.\n\nGoodlife Fitness Corporate MembershipOur employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.\n\nWellness SubsidyOur 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.\n\nAbout Dillon\nDillon 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.\nNow 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.\nHealth & Safety at Dillon\nProspective 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.\nEmployment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon\nDillon 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.\nTechnology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon\nWe 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. 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