Environmental Technologist

Montrose Environmental Group; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Montrose Environmental Group as an Environmental Technician where you'll work on exciting environmental projects and collaborate with technical experts. This role requires a commitment to safety, teamwork, and effective communication skills. You'll be involved in diverse tasks from field preparation to data management, contributing to sustainable solutions in your community.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Team-based work and cross-training opportunities

Sick days

Qualifications

• Assist with fieldwork, safety documentation, and data management.
• Capable of strenuous physical activity and field inspections.
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to support a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Conduct vegetation/weed identification and assist in field reports.
• Travel to support field programs and assist with various tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Communication

Physical Stamina

Computer Proficiency

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

GPS Units

Job description

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Work on interesting environmental projects and solve environmental challenges in your community

• Have the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions

• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company

• Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions

• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry

As an Environmental Technician, you will join our Alberta office(s) as part of our Western Ecological Services team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:

• Active participation in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture

• Assisting with various tasks, including but not limited to field preparation, safety documentation, field work, and data management.

• Working cooperatively with technical, health and safety, GIS, and administrative colleagues to successfully deliver our products.

• Conducting standardized vegetation/weed identification

• Assisting Project Managers and administrative staff with various tasks as they arise.

• Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: data management including data collection, entry, and review; contributing to field reports; preparing and submitting ground disturbance requests; hazard assessments; and sample processing and delivery.

• Travel as required to support field programs

• Assist with other service line projects when needed

What We Are Looking For

• Working towards a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institute.

• An absolute, and genuine dedication to safe work.

• Ability to be productive while working independently as well as in a team setting.

• Physical capacity for strenuous fieldwork, including augering deep inspection sites and walking several kilometres through rough terrain.

• Results-oriented and efficient, with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an affinity for working respectfully with colleagues and clients at all levels.

• Proficient with computers and software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (at least an intermediate level of proficiency).

• Comfortable using advanced GPS units or tablets.

• Has energy and desire to support others and respond to the changing needs of a dynamic environment

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with clean drivers abstract, able to travel throughout the provinces and work weekends when necessary.

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a compensation package, which includes sick days. This is a permanent position with an hourly rate range of $25.00-$32.00, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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For more information, visit www.montrose-env.com and don’t forget to bookmark our Careers & Culture page.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.