Junior Environmental Technician
About The Position
Vertex is currently accepting applications for a full-time Junior Environmental Technician to join our team in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Ideal candidates will have experience in plant, wetland and wildlife identification, soil classification, Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs) and/or weed spraying. The successful candidates will also possess a keen eye for detail, be critical thinkers, and will enjoy working in the field for extended periods of time. Reporting to an Environmental Project Manager, the Junior Environmental Technician must be someone who is willing to travel and take additional responsibilities as the position/project evolves. Previous environmental experience is considered an asset.
Requirements
- Diploma or higher post-secondary education in Reclamation, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry or other applicable field
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of environmental work experience in the following scopes: Pre-reclamation assessments, Vegetation Monitoring/Reclamation Site Inspections, Executing DSA’s throughout all land uses in Alberta, Soil classification and assessment, Soil salvage and reclamation monitoring, Weed spraying
- Understanding of remote area navigation; experience using maps, compass, GPS, and aerial photos for navigation in the field is advantageous
- Demonstrated ability to drive trucks and/or a variety of off-road vehicles in rough terrain
- Working knowledge of and ability to interpret environmental regulations, guidelines and standards
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Word and Excel
- Demonstrated communication and decision-making skills
- Willingness to gain field experience in remote locations
- Willingness to work in the field for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel within Western Canada, as required
- Ability to problem solve
- Strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous environmental experience is considered an asset
- Experience in plant, wetland and wildlife identification
- Experience in soil classification
- Experience in Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs)
- Experience in weed spraying
- Possession of an applicators license is an asset
- Experience using maps, compass, GPS, and aerial photos for navigation in the field is advantageous
Responsibilities
- Field work is a requirement, approximately 95% or more of time will be allocated to the field
- Detailed Site Assessments (previous experience is an asset)
- Soil classification
- Weed spraying (possession of an applicators license is an asset)
- Monitor soil conservation and reclamation activities
- Plant and invasive species identification
- Wetland identification and delineation
- Supporting Vertex Project Managers on data entry and reporting as required
- Data management (data tables, photographs, inputting field data sheets)
- Other field or office work as required by Project Manager
Benefits
- Compensation is commensurate with education and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
