Environmental Technician

Ecofish Research; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ecofish Research is seeking dedicated Field Technicians for a temporary, part-time role with growth potential. You will lead field work, ensuring safety and high-quality environmental data collection, while contributing to meaningful ecology solutions in a dynamic team. The position requires strong attention to detail and relevant field experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field work experience required.
• Certification in OFA Level 1, swiftwater rescue, and electrofishing is an asset.
• Valid driver's license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Leading and undertaking field work for fisheries surveys.
• Managing crew’s safety and productivity in rugged outdoor conditions.
• Completing data management with adherence to Ecofish’s QA/QC processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team orientation

Education

B.Sc. in Biology or Environmental Sciences

Job description

WHO IS ECOFISH LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for dedicated and hard-working fisheries-focused Field Technicians to join our dynamic team! This is a temporary, part-time position with the potential to transition into a permanent role, depending on workload demands and alignment of skills. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team of experienced and skilled professionals who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and integrity? While working alongside Ecofish experts in your field, we will support your career goals by providing great opportunities for growth and advancement through mentorship, training, and other professional development opportunities.

WHY ECOFISH?
The environment needs our help, and we are up to the challenge. At Ecofish, a Trinity Consultants team, we have made the environment our life’s work, as reflected by our mission: We provide trusted environmental services, delivering preeminent water and ecology solutions to clients and communities, through our commitment to scientific excellence, environmental integrity, innovation, and our people.

To achieve our mission, our team is the embodiment of our guiding principles:

• Scientific Excellence: Delivering clear, evidence-based solutions through rigorous, innovative, and reliable scientific excellence.

• Professional Integrity & Environmental Ethics: Upholding integrity and ethics to guide responsible, transparent decisions that benefit both society and the environment.

• Business Discipline: Driving success through careful planning, collaboration, and disciplined execution to deliver quality on time and on budget.

• Development of Successful Individuals & Teams: Empowering people and teams to thrive through trust, inclusion, mentorship, and a culture of continuous growth and excellence.

• Community Engagement: Partnering with communities through science, respect, and shared values to support local initiatives and environmental well-being.

We incorporate these principles in all aspects of our work. Internally and externally, we bring a strong willingness to be cooperative and supportive of our clients, employees, and suppliers.

WONDERING WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
Your role will require you to have a keen eye on health and safety while leading field work. These responsibilities will be in your domain.

• Leading and undertaking field work to support fisheries surveys, but may also undertake wildlife, aquatic, and marine based surveys by collecting high quality environmental data.
• Managing your crew’s safety, productivity, and quality while working in rugged outdoor conditions, which may include severe hot or cold weather, remote locations, working at night, navigating through thick vegetation, and swiftwater environments.
• Adhering to field data collection BMPs and SOPs.
• Completing data management with adherence to Ecofish’s internal QA/QC processes.
• Organizing complex field logistics, including safety planning, crew scheduling, and field work plan development and execution.

THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• A diploma or B.Sc. in Biology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, +3 years of field work experience.
• OFA Level 1, swiftwater rescue, and electrofishing certificates are assets.
• R.P. Bio, R.B. Tech, or ability to become registered with the College of Biology for either of these designations.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Physically capable of working in remote locations, including in streams.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, and excellence are key attributes.
• Effective and demonstrated communicator with strong inter-personal skills.
• Reliable, well organized, motivated, and self- managed.
• Quick learner, flexible, and team oriented.
  

We are committed to cultivating an authentic and diverse organization, welcoming all those interested in our work to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive interview experience. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to assist you during the interview process.

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Only those applicants that are selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.