Junior Environmental Technologist

At R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, we’re passionate about shaping sustainable communities through responsible and innovative environmental solutions. We’re looking for a Junior Environmental Technologist to join our Environmental Assets Group, based in our Guelph office.

If you’re eager to grow your career, work outdoors, and apply your skills to real-world projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, multidisciplinary consulting firm with a collaborative and supportive team culture.

 What You’ll Do

 You’ll support a variety of environmental projects, with a focus on groundwater monitoring, field data collection, and environmental data management. This role will primarily involve fieldwork, with some office-based support, including:

• Conducting groundwater quality sampling at monitoring wells and collecting field data


• Supporting environmental monitoring programs and field investigations


• Recording, organizing, and managing environmental data using Microsoft Excel and Access


• Assisting with technical reports, tables, figures, and supporting documentation


• Maintaining accurate field notes, records, and project documentation

This role provides the opportunity to develop practical consulting experience, strengthen technical skills, and learn from experienced professionals while contributing to a variety of environmental projects.

What You Bring

 We’re looking for someone who is curious, organized, and eager to grow their career in environmental consulting. The ideal candidate will have:

• A diploma or degree in Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, or a related field


• Experience or interest in groundwater monitoring, environmental fieldwork, and data management


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Access


• Interest in environmental data analysis and technical report preparation


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and organize information effectively


• The ability to work independently in the field and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team


• A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle


• A willingness and ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions


• The ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork, including occasional lifting and carrying of equipment and materials up to 75 lbs

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

The final compensation offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Position Type: Vacancy

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices


• Flexible working hours, including hybrid working opportunities


• A competitive compensation and benefits package


• RRSP company matching plan


• Career growth and professional development opportunities


• Potential for performance-driven bonusing


• Active social committees


• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required.  If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven Canadian employee-owned, led and operated Civil and Environmental Engineering Consulting Firm with over 450 professional, technical and support staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with 12 office locations (11 in Ontario and one in Manitoba).

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including   air and noise, asset management, bridges & culverts, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal engineering, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, traffic, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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