Junior Environmental Engineer/

Enviro Connexions/Waste Connections of Canada, a leader in the management of non-hazardous residual materials in North America, is looking for a creative, energetic and autonomous Junior Environmental Engineer to join their engineering team located at the Enviro Connections Landfill in Terrebonne. QC. We are looking for a determined, safety-first individual who will support our operations while reinforcing our core corporate values.

The objectives of this position are:

The successful incumbent will have the opportunity to grow and expand their role and responsibilities at Enviro Connections/Waste Connections of Canada.

Reporting to the Canadian Regional Engineering Manager, the Junior Environmental Engineer work out of Lachenaie Landfill in Terrebonne, Quebec and will have a dotted line to the District Manager of Complexe Enviro Connections. You will need to travel to our facilities throughout Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the activities of the environmental complex (landfill/gas plant) to ensure compliance with our authorization permits for our activities (landfilling of residual materials, wastewater treatment, composting and production of renewable natural gas)
• Writing and monitoring reports for government authorities and internal needs
• Work as a member of the engineering team on the planning and execution of environmental studies, facility expansions, compost production, leachate treatment systems, residual materials and other waste management related construction projects.

• Conduct environmental compliance inspections and audits.
• Provide operations support to resolve operational, design and compliance issues.
• Develop expertise in the field of management, treatment and use of biogas, leachate and compost.
• Provide guidance to external engineering consultants and contractors on various planning and construction projects, as required.
• Assist with applications for environmental permits and authorizations.
• Prepare monitoring, construction and operations reports.
• Assist in the development and implementation of operational safety, contingency, environmental accident prevention and other plans.
• Assist in the preparation and review of facility design and development plans, develop cost estimates, and evaluate engineering proposals and specifications.
• Maintain records and information databases.
• Meet with regulatory bodies as needed.
• Represent the company at community events and conferences

Qualifications:

• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken)
• Degree in environmental, civil engineering or other related scientific field
• 1 to 5 years of work experience in North America
• Experience in waste management or landfill desirable
• Good knowledge of Quebec environmental laws and regulations is desirable
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Valid driver’s license