Environmental Specialist - Field Operations

Energy Vault; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the environmental sector is seeking an Environmental Specialist for field operations in Alberta. This role involves significant fieldwork including data collection and monitoring in various challenging conditions. Candidates should have relevant degrees and substantial experience in environmental management and field operations.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a Crew Leader.
• Ability to make professional in-field decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field data collection and construction monitoring.
• Perform field tasks on oil & gas and renewable energy projects.
• Complete QA/QC and data entry.

Skills

Field Data Collection

Water Quality Monitoring

Wildlife Surveys

Wetland and Vegetation Ecology

Construction Monitoring

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Biology, Land Reclamation, Natural Resource Management, or Forestry

Tools

Garmin GPS

Avenza

Collector

Job description

CORE Geomatics is a professional services firm that believes that the most valuable assets an organization has are its people. Our team members are dynamic, energetic, opportunistic, and creative, but most importantly, they are the company. We lead the industry by adopting technologies and finding creative solutions that improve efficiency and allow for a flexible work environment. Whether your career with CORE is in the field or in the office, you will find that we are adaptive to the ever-changing workplace.

Currently, we have an opportunity for an Environmental Specialist (Field Operations).

The Work

1. Fieldwork: Perform field tasks primarily on oil & gas, pipeline, construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects as part of a multi-disciplinary, virtual team.
2. Shifts: Expect irregular field shifts, typically lasting between 2-10 days, with longer shifts possible. Overnight stays in hotels or camps may be necessary.
3. Geographic Scope: Majority of projects are located in Alberta.
4. Data Collection and Monitoring: Conduct environmental field data collection and construction monitoring activities.
5. Adverse Conditions: Be prepared to work in remote locations and challenging conditions like muddy roads, steep terrain, and snowy environments.
6. Physical Demands: Carry field equipment such as soil sampling tools and other required gear (up to 30 lb).
7. Technical Strength: Expertise in fish salvage/fish habitat, water quality monitoring (turbidity), wildlife surveys and sweeps, wetland and vegetation ecology, construction monitoring, pipeline HDD fluids sampling, and soil sampling.
8. Equipment and Tools: Drive light-duty trucks, ATVs, UTVs, and trailers. Use navigational and data collection tools such as Garmin GPS, Avenza, Collector, etc.
9. Collaboration and Communication: Demonstrate commitment to CORE values, collaborate with team members and client representatives, and maintain strong verbal and written communication skills.
10. Administrative and Support Tasks: Complete QA/QC, data entry, and submit field data on time. Attend meetings and training sessions as needed.
11. Availability: Be available for up to 20 days of field work per month, including up to 2 weekends, with approximately 10-11 days off expected per month.

What you bring to the table

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in conservation biology, land reclamation, natural resource management, or forestry.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a Crew Leader.
• Positive demeanor and ability to liaise with clients and make professional in-field decisions.
• A love for being on the road and working in natural and construction environments.
• Physically fit with the ability to walk extended distances in challenging conditions.

The Workplace

This is a field position, which includes working in a virtual environment from your home office as well as 2-10 day field shifts, as needed.

If you feel this is the right challenge for you and meet these qualifications, please respond by sending your resume and cover letter in Word or .pdf format to this ad. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.