Intermediate Environmental Monitor​/Coordinator

Connexa Group is a professional services firm that believes the most valuable assets an organization has are its people. Our team members are dynamic, energetic, solution-based, and creative — but most importantly, they are the company.

We lead the industry by adopting technologies and finding creative solutions that improve efficiency and allow for a flexible work environment. Whether your career with Connexa is in the field or in the office, you will find that we are adaptive to the ever-changing workplace.

The Environmental Monitor / Coordinator is a key intermediate role within our Environmental Division, responsible for environmental monitoring and coordination on construction, mining, hydro, and pipeline projects. This role also participates as a Resource Specialist in biophysical assessment, wildlife, and fisheries work, acting as Field Lead as required, and provides mentorship to junior field staff.

Hybrid Office (30%) / Field (70%)

• Focus:
  Coordinate and deliver environmental monitoring on multi-disciplinary construction, mining, hydro, and pipeline projects.
• Shifts:
  
  Field shifts typically 2–10 days, with longer shifts possible. Overnight stays in hotels or camps are required.
• Geographic Scope:
  Projects generally located in Central or Northern Alberta, with potential to travel elsewhere within Western Canada.
• Monitoring & Coordination:
  Lead environmental monitoring activities on active construction sites, liaising directly with contractors and client representatives to ensure compliance with permits, approvals, and environmental protection plans.
• Resource Specialist Duties:
  Participate as a Resource Specialist on biophysical assessments, wildlife surveys, water quality, and fisheries work, and act as Field Lead on these assignments from time to time.
• Mentorship:
  Provide field-based mentorship and technical guidance to junior environmental staff, supporting their development in monitoring, assessment, and reporting skills.
• Adverse Conditions:
  Be prepared to work in remote locations and challenging conditions such as muddy roads, steep terrain, dense vegetation, and snowy environments.
• Physical Demands:
  Carry field equipment such as soil sampling tools and other required gear (up to 30 lb).

• Environmental monitoring and construction inspection
• Regulatory compliance monitoring (e.g., Environmental Protection Plan implementation)
• Erosion and sedimentation control
• Soil sampling (including both baseline soil and contaminated sampling)
• Air quality
• Wildlife sweeps (year-round identification of dens, nests, mineral licks, and other key features)
• Water quality monitoring (turbidity)
• Fish salvage and habitat assessment
• Pipeline HDD monitoring

• Drive light-duty trucks, ATVs, UTVs, and trailers. A valid driver's licence is required.
• Use navigational and data collection tools such as Garmin GPS, Avenza, Collector, and similar platforms.

• Demonstrate a commitment to Connexa's core values in all professional activities.
• Collaborate with Connexa team members, client field representatives, contractors, and regulators.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey monitoring findings and compliance issues clearly to non-technical audiences.

• Complete office reporting, QA/QC, data entry, and timely submission of field data.
• Prepare monitoring reports and correspondence for client and regulatory review.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of junior field staff where applicable.

• Excluding vacation or allotted personal days, field staff must be available for field work up to 20 days per month, including up to 2 weekends per month.
• Excluding vacation or allotted personal days, 10–11 days off can be anticipated per month.

• A diploma or bachelor's degree in conservation biology, land reclamation, environmental science, natural resource management, forestry, or a related field.
• 5–9 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated intermediate-level technical and coordination capability.
• Professional designation in…