Technician, Aquatic Sciences (Temporary)
About The Position
Reporting to the Senior Lead, Aquatic Sciences, the Environmental Technician is responsible for supporting aquatic effects monitoring and scientific investigative field programs, including water quality, benthic invertebrate, and fish sampling. This role involves working with our mining operations, consulting teams running field programs, and other groups in the broader EVR team. This role also offers a combination of field and office work, allowing diversity in your everyday tasks. You will also be responsible for supporting data management initiatives, including quality assurance and control, liaison with analytical laboratories, and compliance reporting. To be successful, we require someone who is highly organized and who thrives in a fast-paced team environment. They must have strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a capacity for practical problem solving. Most importantly we require someone who has strong communication skills, who can communicate effectively with environment teams at operations, with contractors, and with consulting teams to complete work efficiently and safely. The position requires a broad scientific interest, technical skills, and support for project management. Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!
Requirements
- Minimum two years of experience in the field of environmental compliance or monitoring
- Diploma or Degree in Environmental Studies, Earth Sciences (Biology, Geography, Geology, Forestry, Agriculture), or Natural Resource field
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite®
- Ability to be adaptable and to work efficiently and independently in outdoor remote locations, in inclement weather conditions
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Experience with environmental data management software (GIS/EQuIS) is an asset
- Familiarity with provincial and federal environmental legislation an asset.
Responsibilities
- Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
- Participate in, and supervise, monitoring and other sampling programs to support regulatory commitments and requirements.
- Support management of data quality from field collection to reporting. This includes supporting field teams in data naming procedures and working closely with multiple laboratories to confirm accurate reports for upload to database.
- Carry out environmental data entry, review, and management in our EQuIS database
- Participate in field investigations, inspections, and audits
- Provide technical, administrative, and project management support, as well as contractor supervision
- Develop and review environmental health and safety documents and protection plans
- Adhere to environmental procedures and standardized protocols
Benefits
- competitive compensation and benefits
- opportunities for professional development
- compressed work week with alternating Fridays off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
