Intermediate Environmental Technician/Scientist at SpillTech… · Oshawa

Terrapex is a Canadian, employee-owned company that provides specialized environmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and health and safety consulting services throughout Ontario. The firm has offices in Toronto, Hamilton, Oshawa, and Ottawa, with a multi-disciplinary team of consulting engineers, scientists, and technicians comprising more than 115 full‑time staff.

Terrapex has built its business upon its core values of integrity, technical excellence, respect, personal service, and practical approaches. Terrapex’s dedicated and diverse team pride themselves on their reputation for quality work, which is reflected by the firm’s steady growth since its founding in 1995.

Duties and Responsibilities

Terrapex has an immediate, full-time permanent opening in our Durham office for an experienced Environmental Scientist or Environmental Technician to become part of our growing site assessment and remediation team.

Successful candidates will be involved in a variety of projects for the public and private sector. Work will include conducting Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments, undertaking facility decommissioning and soil and groundwater remediation programs, conducting environmental management programs (including air, water, and soil vapour sampling), and contributing to data interpretation/analysis and the preparation of technical reports.

All work assignments require wearing personal protective equipment in adhering to Company and Client Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Candidates will need to have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting or a related field;
• an undergraduate degree or college diploma in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, or Engineering;
• a basic knowledge of earth science, geology, hydrogeology, and environmental chemistry;
• general experience with the MS Office suite of software such as Excel, Words, and Teams;
• a love of the outdoors and a willingness to work in a hands-on‑ environment;
• an ability to meet challenging deadlines; and,
• a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license (Class G), as the position involves some travel within Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 5+ years of experience who is looking to grow their career with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and employee-focused engineering and science consultancy.

Why Terrapex?

At Terrapex, we believe that a consulting career in engineering and applied sciences is more than just a job; it’s a passion. We also believe that quality work can make a difference, and that our employees should enjoy a fun, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, in balance with their personal lives.

Terrapex offers a comprehensive compensation package including:

Health & Dental Plans – Company funded

LTD, Life and AD & D insurance

Additional Health Care Spending Account

Company Group RRSP Match

Paid Sick Time

Vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Initiatives

Flexible Work Arrangements

Memberships in professional societies

Support for professional designations

Ongoing training and development

Social and charity events

Bonus opportunities

If you share our enthusiasm for problem solving and providing realistic, pragmatic solutions to technical challenges, and are looking for a firm that will support your professional development and personal pursuit of excellence, then Terrapex is the place for you!

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants upon request during the recruitment process. Terrapex does not make use of AI to screen employment applicants or to select individuals for invitation to an interview.

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