Environmental Technician II
We are looking for an Environmental Technician II to perform landfill gas management duties at the Glenmore Landfill. Your responsibilities include:
- Oversee monitoring, balancing and tuning LFG wellheads and perimeter wells for regulatory compliance and to meet spec for Fortis Gas Biogas Plant
- Daily operation of flare and landfill gas systems
- Regular Summa Canister landfill gas sampling at Flare Station
- Requisitioning, building, installing, replacing, repairing and maintaining Landfill Gas Wellheads, wellfields and flare components
- Oversee Surface Emissions Monitoring activities and data
- Maintain and coordinate the maintenance of SCADA and Emergency after-hour callout systems
- Managing inspections of the flare
- Review and manage LFG field data, lab results and trends
- Report on landfill gas system and collection efficiency for annual report
- Coordinates and performs leachate recirculation events and manage data
The successful candidate will have completed a Diploma in Environmental Sciences or related field and have experience with flare and landfill gas systems. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Participation in an after-hours standby rotation is required.
Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.
Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. These CUPE bargaining unit positions offer an hourly rate starting at $42.12 (based on a 40-hour work week) plus employer-paid comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, earned day off program and one of Canada’s top pension plans.
The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.
For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careers
Applications must be received by end of day May 26, 2026
Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest
