Environmental Technologist

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Environmental Technician in Oakville/GTA you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $24.00 to $32.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

· Follow Onterris’ health and safety procedures and policies.

· Support environmental field programs including groundwater sampling, soil sampling, drilling investigations, and remediation projects to support environmental compliance at industrial, commercial, and institutional sites.

· Coordinate field activities, equipment, subcontractors, and project logistics to ensure efficient project delivery.

· Contribute to technical reports, field documentation, and project records to inform environmental decisions.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

· Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Technology, or a related discipline.

· 1 – 3 years of related experience.

· Experience with soil and groundwater sampling is considered a benefit.

· Ability to travel around the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, as required.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate field notes and project documentation.

· Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure.

· A valid G driver’s license with no restrictions.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

· Sitting, standing, and walking

· Lifting 50 pounds several times a day

· Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds

· Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions

Onterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to work with Human Resources directly.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. Please note, we

are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.