Analyst, Environmental Technician (Fixed-Term

Ready to launch your career in environment and contribute to meaningful projects from your very first day? At ERM, you'll do more than support projects, you'll help generate the data and insights that drive critical environmental decisions. As an Analyst, Environmental Technician (Fixed-Term) in the Elk Valley region of British Columbia, you'll work alongside experienced scientists and consultants on meaningful mining, energy, and industrial projects that contribute to environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and sustainable development.

This fixed-term opportunity through December 2026 (with potential extension) offers hands‑on field experience, mentorship from industry experts, and exposure to a wide range of environmental programs that will help accelerate your technical and professional growth from day one.

In this role, you play a critical role in helping senior team members to understand and address complex environmental challenges by collecting and compiling data. Your work supports the investigation, data collection and data compiling for assessing baseline environmental conditions, risk assessment and risk management, and environmental compliance projects for mining, energy and industrial sites. Your job contributes to risk reduction and regulatory compliance and helps advance ERM’s mission of shaping a more sustainable future.

In this role, you will support multi-disciplinary programs including hydrogeological site investigations and environmental compliance monitoring across a variety of project sites. From collecting high quality field data, to assisting with groundwater flow assessments, aquatic effects monitoring, and wildlife monitoring, to contributing to technical documentation, your work will directly support high quality project delivery and innovative environmental solutions. You’ll also gain essential experience toward professional registration, building a strong foundation for long‑term success in environmental consulting.

• Required Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biological sciences, hydrogeology, or geology (with hydrogeology courses). Recent graduate, with strong enthusiasm for hands‑on field assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including managing, organizing, and reviewing large datasets.
• Experience preparing tables, figures, maps, and technical/academic reports.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a consulting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail in data recording and technical documentation.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to Health & Safety protocols.
• Ability to walk long distances and carry heavy field equipment in outdoor environments (sometimes on uneven terrain).
• Driver's License
  
  Required:
  
  This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
• Preferred Eligible for Biologist in Training, Professional Agrologist, Engineer in Training (E.I.T.), or Geologist in Training (G.I.T.) registration in Alberta or British Columbia.
• First Aid, AED & CPR Certified (Standard/Intermediate).
• Swift Water Rescue certification.
• Bear & Wildlife Safety Training.

• Participate in extended field rotations, including assignments of two or more weeks at remote sites, often in variable climate conditions.
• Participate in field programs that may require travel to remote locations by truck, All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), or helicopter, depending on site conditions and project needs.
• Conduct fieldwork, including:
  Water quality sampling, including groundwater and surface water. Field measurements and monitoring activities. Collection of water quality samples for laboratory analysis according to industry practices. Downloading and managing field data from data loggers. Agricultural and forestry…