Environmental Technician Salary in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Environmental Technician job description

Job Title: Environmental Technician

Overview/Summary of the role:

An Environmental Technician is responsible for performing various environmental tests and collecting data on ecosystems, water quality, and air pollution levels. They also work with pollutants and hazardous wastes to ensure that safety procedures are followed as well as develop new methods for cleaning up and preventing environmental contamination.

Responsibilities and Duties:

-Collect samples of soil, water and air for testing and analysis

-Conduct environmental assessments to determine whether ecosystems are disturbed

-Prepare and maintain records and reports on environmental assessments and analytical work

-Identify sources of pollutants and hazardous waste and recommend decontamination methods

Environmental Technician interview questions

Interviewer: Good morning, thank you for coming in today. Can you please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background in environmental work?

Candidate: Sure, my name is John and I have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. After graduation, I worked for a consulting firm for 5 years where I conducted environmental assessments and remediation projects for clients in various industry sectors.

Interviewer: That's great. Can you provide an example of a project you've worked on and what your specific responsibilities were?

Candidate: Sure. One project I worked on was an oil and gas drilling site in a remote area. My responsibilities included overseeing the collection of soil and water samples, analyzing the data, and designing and overseeing the implementation of a remediation plan.

Interviewer: Excellent. Can you walk us through your approach to conducting an environmental assessment?

Candidate: Sure. My approach would involve identifying potential environmental impacts from the project or site, determining the appropriate sampling locations, and conducting field work to collect samples. After analyzing the data, I would prepare a report summarizing the findings and recommending any necessary remediation.