Environmental Technologist

Join a company that prides itself on putting its people first. Competitive salary between $85,000 and $105,000 A great opportunity for a dedicated Environmental Technologist to work in a team-focused environment.

We are a Market Pulp and Energy production facility located in Nanaimo, B.C. Our company is a private business based on an employee ownership model. Our employees are owners of the company and have a determined commitment to succeed. Our primary business is operating the Harmac Pacific pulp mill which is renowned for its production of world class quality NBSK pulp, along with green electrical energy generation that is exported to BC Hydro. Our vision is to create an industrial site occupied by businesses that can compete with the best in the world. Our success will be achieved through the guidance, ingenuity and hard work of the people that both work for and own our company. Our team is motivated, hardworking, and dedicated. Our location on Vancouver Island provides employees with opportunities to create a balanced lifestyle with everything Vancouver island has to offer.

We are seeking an Environmental Technologist to play a key role in meeting our environmental policy of safeguarding the natural environment by conducting business in a responsible manner and meeting all requirements. This role supports both environmental compliance and pulp production. It involves hands-on sampling, precise testing, and analysis of results to optimize processes and maintain high standards of quality and environmental responsibility. The position is based primarily in a laboratory, with some fieldwork required.

- Perform routine testing and monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Maintain effluent sampling and ambient air monitoring stations.

- Conduct process testing and fibre counting.

- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

- Manage the submission of samples to contract laboratories and report findings.

- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

- Maintain the ISO 17025 laboratory management system.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary degree or technologist diploma in environmental, chemistry, or a related field.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

- Familiarity with ISO 14001, 17025, and 9001 standards.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate scientific results.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility for overtime work.

- A practical understanding of the Kraft pulping process.

- Valid driver’s license.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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