Environmental Field Technicians

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Camp accommodations

Job summary

Stantec invites an Environmental Field Technician to join our Alberta team, supporting a major fly-in/fly-out oil sands project. You will assist field investigations, monitoring, and data collection, working with engineers, geotechnical staff, and clients to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.

Open to Junior (0–3 years) and Intermediate (3–9 years) professionals, with a technical diploma or degree in environmental science or related field.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in environmental science or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to a strong safety culture and health policies.
• Experience supporting environmental and geotechnical field programs.
• Ability to collect and maintain accurate field data and documentation.
• Valid Alberta driver’s license and ability to work in fly-in/fly-out camp settings.

Responsibilities

• Support field investigations and monitoring as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collect, manage, and maintain accurate field data.
• Travel between Calgary, Edmonton, and Fort McMurray as needed.
• Contribute to safe, high-quality project delivery on a major oil sands project.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Safety culture

Education

Environmental science diploma/degree

Geotechnical engineering technology

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Are you looking to join a dynamic and growing team in 2026? If you’re curious, a strong communicator, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity to build your experience in environmental consulting while working in northern Alberta.

Our Environmental Services group is building a talent pool of Environmental Field Technicians and Professionals to support a major fly-in/fly-out project in Fort McMurray, expected to begin in Q4 2026 and continue for approximately five years. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for current and future opportunities. Stantec will keep your application in our recruiting system as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position when or if the need arises.

Working on a two-weeks-in / two-weeks-out rotation, you will support field investigations and monitoring as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on safe, high-quality project delivery. Flights and camp accommodations are provided, with travel originating from Calgary, Edmonton, or Fort McMurray.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Looking for Junior (less than 3 years) and Intermediate (3 to 9 years) professionals.

Environmental Field Technician

• Technical diploma or degree in environmental science, site assessment, geotechnical engineering technology, or a related field
• Demonstrated commitment to a strong safety culture, following all Health and Safety policies
• Experience supporting environmental and geotechnical field programs (drilling, soil sampling, test pitting, site monitoring)
• Ability to collect, manage, and maintain accurate field data and documentation
• Familiarity with soil testing, subgrade evaluation, and foundation preparation is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in field environments
• Clear and effective communication skills when working with engineers, contractors, and clients
• Valid Alberta driver’s license and ability to work in a fly-in/fly-out camp setting

You’ll contribute to the successful delivery of a high-profile, multi-year oil sands project while representing Stantec with professionalism and technical integrity.

People. Purpose. Possibilities.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary
Other Locations: Canada | AB | Fort McMurray
Organization: BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time