Water Resources Technician

We are seeking a permanent full‑time junior or intermediate Water Resources Technician, based out of our Fort McMurray, Alberta office. The successful candidate will provide field and technical support for the design and implementation of water resources management, hydrogeology, and hydrology, components of Hatfield’s oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure projects.

This is not a fly in/fly out position and requires relocation to Fort McMurray. Most field work days do not require camp accommodations, and employees are typically able to return home at the end of the day.

• Interact with a multidisciplinary team to assess potential project‑related and/or climate change related impacts on water resources and environmental values. This may include providing support for a variety of water resource (e.g., hydrogeological, hydrometric, water quality, climate) monitoring programs.
• Prepare, participate in and/or lead water resources field investigation and monitoring programs.
• Installing and servicing hydrometric, climate, and/or water quality monitoring stations with telemetry capabilities.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated to meet operational and field requirements.
• Support on‑going data management and reporting functions.
• Compliance with Hatfield’s Health and Safety Management Plan, and client health and safety protocols.

• B.Sc. or technical diploma in sciences or engineering with some prior formal training (e.g., coursework) in hydrogeology and/or hydrology.
• Surface water and groundwater sampling is preferred.
• Other experience that would be an asset includes: construction environmental monitoring; soil, sediment, surface and groundwater quality sampling; and, environmental effects monitoring and reporting.
• Experience with the operation of environmental monitoring systems such as data loggers is an asset.
• Experience operating in a dynamic consulting environment is an asset.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, and the ability to meet the requirements for our third‑party automobile insurance policy.
• Experience driving a pickup truck.

• Proven communication skills (verbal and written – including technical or scientific writing).
• Familiarity conducting environmental monitoring programs and an understanding of environmental management plans and environmental protection plans is an asset.
• Comfortable using small tools and a desire to continually improve station installations and configurations.
• Experience with installing and servicing telemetry‑enabled monitoring stations.
• Ability and interest to work extensively in the field, occasionally in remote locations.
• Ability to work in teams of technicians with varying levels of experience with a positive attitude.
• Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including working in remote locations and on programs that may require camp stays.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime in support of field programs.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – technical or scientific writing) including an ability to communicate professionally with clients.

• Friendly and down‑to‑earth work culture
• Matching group retirement plan
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.

We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.