Environmental Technician

Location

Terrace, BC

We are seeking an Environmental Technician to join our Infrastructure Environmental Management (IEM) team in Terrace, BC. This is a field-position with over-time, shift-work and out-of-town travel expected on a regular basis.

• Conduct field activities including construction monitoring, water quality monitoring, hydroacoustic data collection and marine mammal observation.
• Assist with project planning and implementation, including health and safety, resourcing, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, quality management, and day‑to‑day client liaison.
• Provide technical assistance for acquiring environmental permits, licenses, and approvals from regulatory agencies.
• Prepare a range of environmental compliance documents required for project approval and implementation, such as weekly reports, EMPs, EPPs, and environmental work plans.
• Work with project contractors and owners to identify and address environmental management and protection measures.
• Issue stop‑work orders and independently implement controls necessary to protect the environment during non‑compliance events.
• Demonstrate motivation, adaptability and initiative to take ownership of specific tasks.

• Minimum of two years construction environmental monitoring experience.
• Relevant technical diploma, undergraduate degree, or equivalent with appropriate qualifications for work in BC.
• Experience with water quality monitoring, hydroacoustic data collection and marine mammal observation.
• Eligibility to apply for a relevant designation (e.g., BIT/RPBio, RBTech, AAg, EPt, etc.).
• Experience interpreting and working with federal and provincial environmental regulatory and permitting requirements associated with infrastructure projects.
• Experience working successfully with large, multi‑disciplinary heavy civil construction teams.
• Experience in and working with a range of environmental disciplines (air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, soils, erosion and sediment control, vegetation, fish, contaminated sites, archaeology, Indigenous communities, etc.) is an asset.

• Valid Canadian driver’s license with at least three years of holding and experience driving a pickup truck; meets third‑party automobile insurance policy requirements.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills to ensure project delivery and compliance.
• Capable of working and communicating with multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Capability to obtain permits, licenses, and approvals from local, provincial, and federal authorities and to write weekly reports, EMPs, etc.
• Understanding of pertinent environmental legislation, regulations, and guidance documents.
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills and time management.

• Friendly and down‑to‑earth work culture.
• Matching group retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health insurance – medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Competitive vacation and special leave.
• Professional development.
• Relocation allowance.

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 recognise 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.

$55k-$63k.

Only candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application will be considered. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.