Environmental Technician – Terrace

PT Hatfield Indonesia; Terrace; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching group retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Competitive vacation

Relocation allowance

Job summary

PT Hatfield Indonesia is seeking an Environmental Technician to join our Infrastructure & Environmental Management team in Terrace, BC. This field position involves construction monitoring, water quality assessments, and requires relocation to Terrace.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of environmental monitoring experience and relevant qualifications, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. A competitive salary and relocation allowance are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years construction environmental monitoring experience.
• Experience with water quality monitoring and marine mammal observation.
• Eligibility to apply for a relevant designation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field activities including construction monitoring and water quality assessments.
• Assist with project planning and implementation.
• Prepare environmental compliance documents.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Relevant technical diploma or undergraduate degree

Job description

Location

Terrace, BC

Job Description

We are seeking an Environmental Technician to join our Infrastructure & Environmental Management (IEM) team in Terrace, BC. This is a field position requiring relocation to Terrace, with over‑time, shift work, and out‑of‑town travel expected on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field activities including construction monitoring, water quality monitoring, hydroacoustic data collection, and marine mammal observation.
• Assist with project planning and implementation, including health and safety, resourcing, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, quality management, and day‑to‑day client liaison.
• Provide technical assistance for acquiring environmental permits, licenses, and approvals from regulatory agencies.
• Prepare a range of environmental compliance documents required for project approval and implementation, such as weekly reports, EMPs, EPPs, and environmental work plans.
• Work with project contractors and owners to identify and address environmental management and protection measures.
• Comfortable issuing stop‑work orders and independently implementing controls necessary to protect the environment during non‑compliance events.
• Motivated, adaptable team player willing to independently take ownership of specific tasks with self‑driven ability to take initiative.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of two years construction environmental monitoring experience.
• Relevant technical diploma, undergraduate degree, or equivalent with appropriate qualifications for work in BC.
• Experience with water quality monitoring, hydroacoustic data collection and marine mammal observation.
• Eligibility to apply for a relevant designation (e.g., BIT/RPBio, RBTech, AAg, EPt, etc.).
• Experience interpreting and working with federal and provincial environmental regulatory and permitting requirements associated with infrastructure projects.
• Experience working successfully with large, multi‑disciplinary heavy civil construction teams.
• Experience in and working with a range of environmental disciplines (e.g., air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, soils, erosion and sediment control, vegetation, fish and fish habitat, contaminated sites, archaeology, Indigenous communities, etc.) is an asset.

Other Assets / Skills

• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, experience driving a pickup truck and the ability to meet the requirements for our third‑party automobile insurance policy.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills to ensure project delivery and compliance through creative and adaptable solutions.
• Capable of working and communicating with multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Ability to obtain permits, licenses, and approvals from local, provincial, and federal authorities as well as ability to write weekly reports, EMPs, etc.
• Understanding of pertinent environmental legislation, regulations, and guidance documents.
• Excellent communication (verbal and technical writing) skills and time management.

What’s In It For You?

• Friendly and down‑to‑earth work culture
• Matching group retirement plan
• Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development
• Relocation allowance

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 range: $55,000 – $63,000 annually.