Junior Air & Noise Specialist

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) has an opening for a Junior Air & Noise Specialist to join our Air & Noise Group. This position can be based out of our Mississauga, Newmarket or Pickering Office and will report to the Manager, Air & Noise.

We encourage applications from recent chemistry or physics graduates with relevant work term experience, existing skills and an interest in air quality, acoustics/noise and vibration.

The Air & Noise Group at Burnside consists of engineers, technicians, and environmental scientists who contribute a broad range of experience in providing solutions to project challenges. The group undertakes work for a variety of clients including municipalities, private sector, and indigenous communities involved in land development, industry, and transportation. Client industries include and food manufacturing, agricultural pharmaceuticals, chemical distribution, fertilizer manufacturing, chemical refining, stainless steel products and heavy industrial processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop a career in environmental science by joining a dynamic team that takes on challenging projects and provides excellent rewards and benefits in return.

The Role

The position involves providing assistance to Project Managers, Professional Engineers and technical staff on a variety of projects.

More specifically, the position will involve carrying out the following duties;

• Other duties as assigned.
• Build and run simulation models using AERMOD and Predictor; and
• Computation and data assessment using MS Excel;
• Data entry and management;
• Field measurements/data collection, including working on the roofs of buildings so working at heights is a requirement;
• Drafting and production of reports and Permit applications;

Professional Knowledge & Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have:

• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks; and
• Degree in Chemistry (Air Quality), or a degree in Physics (Noise) or related discipline;
• An interest in air dispersion modeling and noise impact assessments;
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team atmosphere;
• Attention to detail, a personal drive for high quality, a mathematical aptitude, and an in depth understanding of Microsoft Excel;
• Ability to function in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary consulting environment.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Rudimentary knowledge of AutoCAD and/or QGIS; and
• High degree of problem solving and decision making skills;

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:

• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
• Wellbeing benefit
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RSP company matching plan
• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Active social committees

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 employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 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, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.