Environmental Technician Co-op

Trail, Colombie-Britannique, Canada

Overview

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is looking for an Environmental Technician to join our environmental and community programs team for a seasonal assignment from May through August. This role supports field-based environmental initiatives focused on soil assessment and management, contributing to programs that protect health and the environment. It is an excellent opportunity to build an engineering and environmental career with a company known for innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact.

The Trail Area Health & Environment Program (THEP) is a community program promoting health and the environment in the Trail BC area. THEP's focus is to promote children's'healthy development and preventing lead exposure. We work with families and local residents, offering a comprehensive program of supports and up-to-date information. With over 25 years experience, our program has greatly improved air quality and reduced lead exposure in children through various programs including Family Health, Air Quality and Home & Garden. Our collaborative approach has been recognized with a BC Premier's'Award . The AtkinsRéalis office in Trail delivers the Community Program Office portion of the THEP including soil assessment, soil management, the Healthy Homes, and Lead-safe Renovation support programs.

Your Role

• Support field activities related to soil assessment and soil management programs on residential properties.

• Collect standardized environmental data, including soil and paint screening information.

• Operate specialized equipment such as X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) devices for sample screening.

• Conduct ground cover and site evaluations using ESRI ArcGIS data collection applications.

• Maintain accurate field notes, records, photographs, and measurement logs.

• Communicate regularly with supervisors and team members on field progress and priorities.

• Work safely as part of a team while supporting additional environmental monitoring tasks as needed.

About You

• Currently enrolled in a recognized environmental program and participating in a co‑operative education program

• Ability to apply environmental field sampling and monitoring techniques with precision.

• Proficiency in using GIS tools and mobile data collection applications.

• Aptitude for maintaining detailed records with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly with team members, residents, and the public.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to work outdoors in variable climatic conditions.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Expected compensation for this role is $16-$23 hourly) . Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.