Environmental Technician – EMA

Hatfield Consultants; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO)

Matching group retirement plan

Hybrid and flexible working

Competitive vacation and special leave

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Hatfield Consultants is seeking an Environmental Technician to join its EMA team and support aquatic and fisheries field programs across British Columbia. You will work with experienced biologists and environmental professionals on a variety of projects, contributing to environmental monitoring for diverse clients.

Responsibilities include field assessments, sampling, data management, and field equipment calibration and maintenance, with travel to project sites in BC and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of environmental consulting or related field experience.
• Experience with fisheries and aquatic field assessments.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and standard field protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aquatic and fisheries field assessments.
• Perform electrofishing, fish habitat assessment, benthic invertebrate and periphyton sampling, and surface water and sediment quality monitoring.
• Collect, record, and manage environmental field data while ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Prepare, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field equipment.
• Travel to project sites throughout British Columbia and work safely in remote environments under varying weather conditions.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining Hatfield’s commitment to safety, quality, and client service.

Job description

We are seeking an Environmental Technician to join our dynamic Environmental and Assessment Monitoring (EMA) team to support a variety of projects throughout British Columbia. Working alongside experienced biologists and environmental professionals, you will contribute to aquatic and fisheries field programs while supporting environmental monitoring projects for a diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aquatic and fisheries field assessments.
• Perform electrofishing, fish habitat assessment, benthic invertebrate and periphyton sampling, and surface water and sediment quality monitoring.
• Collect, record, and manage environmental field data while ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Prepare, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot field equipment.
• Support the analysis, interpretation, and management of environmental monitoring data.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, figures, and field summaries.
• Travel to project sites throughout British Columbia and work safely in remote environments under varying weather conditions.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining Hatfield’s commitment to safety, quality, and client service.

Education and Experience

• Minimum one year of environmental consulting or related field experience.
• Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Fisheries, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting fisheries and aquatic field assessments, including electrofishing and benthic invertebrate sampling.
• Experience with surface water quality sampling and environmental monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and standard field protocols.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, and the ability to meet the requirements for our third‑party automobile insurance policy.
• As a condition of employment, our field technical staff who are required to work for our clients on safety‑sensitive sites will need to successfully pass drug and alcohol screening during their employment.

Other Assets/Skills

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to accurately collect and manage field data.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with R software an asset.

What's In It For You?

• Friendly and down‑to‑earth work culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
• Matching group retirement plan
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

Salary: $55k – $63k. We extend an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised, that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications, we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.