Waste Technician

Company Description

CORE Environmental is an innovative, employee-owned company committed to delivering science-based solutions for environmental management. We specialize in waste reduction, contamination remediation, and providing engineering expertise for significant projects. With a strong focus on client objectives, we offer thoughtful and creative approaches to address complex environmental issues. At CORE, we prioritize collaboration, understanding, and delivering results tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Job Overview:

The waste technician will be responsible to develop waste management solutions and provide technical support to the general manager and project manager on specific waste management related projects. This person will be a key resource for 1 - the execution of environmental site clean-up projects; 2 – providing expertise in processing waste at clients’ site. The role will report to the General Manager.

Role Specifics:

Provide support to Sales and Operations in scoping, sampling, testing and estimating new opportunities. Knowledgeable in waste treatment (liquid and solids), waste valorization and environmental chemistry. Developing solutions for customers and evaluating treatment and disposal options. Technical field support in identifying, packaging, manifesting waste. Obtain samples and submit waste for specific analyses. The waste technician is to offer project management support for complex and strategic projects. Support all divisions of CORE by being a waste stream management subject matter expert. Support the identification of new technologies and process methodologies that provide cost-s cost effective solutions for customers. Interpret lab data to determine feasibility of projects and assist with job specifications, scope of work and project bid information. Manage logistics, movement, bulking and packaging of wastes. Knowledgeable with TDG and various environmental regulations. Be present at site for project start-up to ensure smooth transition from technical scoping to operational execution. In-house laboratory analyses of various waste streams (i.e. emulsion breaking and basic sample properties; identifying chemicals, solvents and mechanical requirements to achieve ideal results). Competent in duties including Basic understanding of relevant regulations, (or learning regulations), monitoring and updating environmental data, compiling information for environmental performance and regulatory reports and assisting the technical manager, general manager and project manager where required. Travel to sites across Canada, including: Western Canada, Territories and Atlantic. Geographical preference is negotiable.

Minimum Qualifications and Relevant Experience Required:

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects and maintain client relationships. Excellent organization and time management skills with a keen sense of urgency ensuring deadlines are met. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong knowledge of various Industrial waste streams and potential treatment/disposal options. Ability to listen to stakeholder and customer needs and translate those needs into tangible solutions. Experience operating basic lab equipment and understanding basic lab testing procedures. Proficient Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to evaluate the financial impact of treatment and disposal options. Project Management certification an asset. Education in Science, Technology, or Engineering an asset, Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, an asset although not necessary based on specific experience/knowledge of field of work.

Potential Position KPIs:

Completion of strategic projects.

Turnaround time on job scoping and costing. Project completion on time and on budget. New business from existing customers. Margin improvement through process improvement initiatives. Financial performance (top and bottom line) as linked to specific initiatives/areas of business.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress

Dental/Vision/ care

Extended health care

Flexible schedule/work location

On-site parking

Vision care

Schedule:

Depending upon location 14 days x 10 hours on two week rotation Fly in Fly out OR

5 Monday to Friday 7am to 5 pm for Alberta position

Fly in Fly out

Work Location (various locations):

Alberta, NWT, YT, NL