Environmental Technician / Scientist - Field

Nor-Alta Environmental Services Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental services company as a Field Environmental Technician/Scientist. You'll provide essential field services for reclamation and remediation projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality reporting. This role requires a relevant degree and travel for fieldwork, offering a diverse and hands-on experience in environmental management.

Qualifications

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in sciences or environmental studies required.
• Willing to travel for field work year-round.
• Strong working knowledge of industry standard technology.

Responsibilities

• Collect soil and groundwater samples.
• Maintain detailed and exceptional field notes.
• Complete various report writing tasks under supervision.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of applicable regulations

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in sciences, environmental studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS

Digital Cameras

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Job Description

Nor-Alta Environmental Services is currently seeking an Field Environmental Technician/Scientist to join our team based out of Edmonton, Alberta. The successful applicants will be responsible for providing field services to our clients on a variety of reclamation, remediation, environmental assessments, and drilling waste management projects. This position may include some office work (report writing, etc.) as well. Preference will be given to applicants with related post-secondary education and eligibility with a professional institution or association (ie. AIA, ASPB, APEGA, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining detailed and exceptional field notes.
• Collecting soil and groundwater samples.
• Completing soil and vegetation field identification.
• Collecting drilling waste samples.
• Completing field testing of soils and drilling waste.
• Completing fieldwork as assigned under the supervision of our Project Managers.
• Completing various report writing tasks (report compilation and data entry; GIS work) as assigned under the supervision of a more experienced scientist or technical writer.
• Working efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Ensuring consistent and diligent representation of Nor-Alta in all communications with clients, landowners, and regulators.
• Reviewing, comprehending, and applying Nor-Alta Standard Operating Procedures on an on-going basis.
• Conducting work tasks as requested by management in an efficient manner which adheres to all applicable industry standards, company policies and procedures, client health and safety requirements, and regulatory requirements.

*Please note this position includes travel*

Required Experience

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in sciences, environmental studies, or other applicable programs.
• A strong working knowledge of computers and relevant software (Microsoft Office).
• A strong working knowledge of industry standard technology (GPS, Digital Cameras, etc.).
• Willing to travel for field work year-round with the potential for extended trips.
• Willing and capable of daily manual labor.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A Class 5 Driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations.
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant experience through previous work or school.

Job Location

This position will be based out of St. Albert, Alberta.

To Apply

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Stacey Hachey ([e-mail]).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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