Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
We currently have three openings for talented and ambitious Junior Environmental Technicians within our Calgary/Edmonton Offices. In this role, your main task will be to perform as a field assistant, however there may be some potential office related task. Field assistant tasks include assisting with field program planning, data collection & analysis, and technical reporting for a variety of field programs.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a field technician you may be involved in a range of field programs including, but not limited to conducting biophysical field surveys in accordance with provincial species detection protocols (e.g., rare plant and/or various wildlife surveys)
Conducting pre-construction surveys for nesting migratory birds, as well as for wildlife and plant species at risk
Conducting environmental assessments such as fisheries assessment, aquatic ecosystem studies, wetland delineation/classification, vegetation surveys
Supporting and assisting in the development of federal and provincial regulatory permits
Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation, report preparation (e.g., As-Builts), and other general tasks
Complying with health and safety and quality management protocols
Interacting and communicating effectively with mentors, multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, clients, subconsultants, and contractors
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Knowledge of biophysical and/or preconstruction survey types
Experience with wildlife and/or plant identification is considered an asset
Familiarity with or understanding of the Wildlife Regulations Act
Basic understanding of federal and provincial environmental assessment legislation
Willingness to travel and work outdoors
Technical writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ownership and initiative
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Indigenous cultural, historical, and political context in Canada
Well-developed computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
Commitment to being away from home, staying in hotels or camps, working 12-hour days (including evenings and weekends) under a variety of conditions for 14 days at a time or longer
During field work you are likely to be exposed to inclement weather and difficult terrain
Excellent navigational skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment and solve problems in the field
Prioritize safety in all tasks
Able to lift 50lbs and endure long days of physically and mentally challenging field work while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
Valid Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
Additional skills such as current first aid training (OFA1), WHMIS, H2S Alive, UTV operator training, bird and plant identification, and mechanical aptitude are assets, but are not required
May be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and maintain that status for the duration of employment based on specific client requirements
The successful candidate will primarily engage in field work, with occasional office-based tasks. Travel will be required for field work and may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience
Degree (in progress or completed) in biology or conservation, environmental biology/technology, renewable resources, ecology, or environmental sciences.
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