Environmental Technician - EMA

Description

Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2024. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

North Vancouver, New Westminster, BC

• Conduct aquatic and fisheries field assessments.
• Perform electrofishing, fish habitat assessment, benthic invertebrate and periphyton sampling, and surface water and sediment quality monitoring.
• Collect, record, and manage environmental field data while ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Prepare, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field equipment.
• Support the analysis, interpretation, and management of environmental monitoring data.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, figures, and field summaries.
• Travel to project sites throughout British Columbia and work safely in remote environments under varying weather conditions.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining Hatfield's commitment to safety, quality, and client service.

• Minimum one year of environmental consulting or related field experience.
• Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Fisheries, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting fisheries and aquatic field assessments, including electrofishing and benthic invertebrate sampling.
• Experience with surface water quality sampling and environmental monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and standard field protocols.
• 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.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to accurately collect and manage field data.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with R software an asset.

• Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
• Matching group retirement plan
• Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Relocation allowance

Salary: $55k - $63k.

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.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.