Field Environmental Technician

CCI Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day-rate

Travel accommodations provided

Flexible project assignments

Job summary

CCI Inc. is seeking experienced Field Environmental Technicians to support our Environment and Regulatory Division as independent contractors on a project-by-project basis across Alberta and British Columbia.

As a subcontractor, you will collect samples, conduct field monitoring, and support regulatory-compliant environmental projects for pipelines, energy, and infrastructure assignments. Travel to remote sites is often required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in environmental field.
• Willingness to travel Alberta and BC.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions.
• Current safety certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Collect soil, groundwater, and drilling waste samples.
• Conduct field monitoring and compliance activities.
• Perform field screening and testing of soils, groundwater, and drilling waste materials.
• Maintain field notes, chain-of-custody records, and photos.
• Operate environmental monitoring, sampling GPS, and data collection equipment.
• Support environmental site assessments and reclamation activities.
• Collect and submit environmental data for project deliverables.
• Represent CCI professionally to clients, contractors, landowners, and regulators.

Skills

Field experience

Communication skills

GPS & data tools

Driver's license

Safety certifications

Independent work

Education

Environmental science degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Survey123

GPS devices

Job description

Support Industry-Leading Environmental Projects Across Western Canada

CCI Inc. (CCI) is seeking experienced Field Environmental Technicians to support our Environment and Regulatory Division as independent contractors or subcontractors on a project-by-project basis throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

CCI has established itself as the go-to company of highly qualified and experienced pipeline, facility, trenchless, construction, geotechnical, and environmental specialists working together to deliver integrated solutions for our clients. We are looking to expand our network of qualified environmental professionals who can support field programmes, environmental monitoring, and Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) drilling waste management projects as opportunities arise.

This opportunity is well suited for environmental professionals who enjoy field-based work, value flexibility, and are interested in supporting a variety of environmental and regulatory projects across multiple industries.

This is a subcontractor opportunity, not an employee position. Work will be assigned based on project needs, contractor availability, qualifications, location, and client or regulatory requirements.

Why Work with CCI?

• Access a diverse range of environmental and regulatory projects across Western Canada.
• Support pipeline, utility, transportation, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure developments.
• Work alongside experienced environmental scientists, planners, reclamation specialists, and regulatory professionals.
• Opportunity for recurring contract work based on project demands, qualifications, availability, and performance.
• Flexible project assignments and field schedules.
• Competitive day-rate or hourly contract opportunities, depending on assignment requirements.
• Travel, accommodations, and project-related expenses may be provided or reimbursed depending on contract terms and project requirements.
• Opportunity to build long-term working relationships with a growing environmental consulting team.

What You’ll Do

As a subcontractor supporting CCI project teams, you may be engaged to complete field and technical support services on environmental programmes associated with pipeline, utility, energy, transportation, and infrastructure projects.

• Collect soil, groundwater, drilling waste, and environmental samples in accordance with regulatory and project requirements.
• Conduct field monitoring and compliance activities for HDD waste management programmes and Alberta Energy Regulator Directive 050 projects.
• Perform field screening and testing of soils, groundwater, and drilling waste materials.
• Identify soils, vegetation communities, land use features, and environmental constraints during field programmes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed field notes, inspection records, chain-of-custody documentation, and photographic records.
• Operate environmental monitoring, sampling, GPS, and field data collection equipment.
• Support environmental site assessments, monitoring programmes, reclamation activities, construction support, and compliance inspections.
• Collect, organize, and submit environmental data and supporting information for project deliverables.
• Work safely and effectively in remote and rugged environments under varying weather conditions.
• Represent CCI professionally when interacting with clients, contractors, landowners, Indigenous communities, and regulators.
• Follow all applicable project health, safety, environmental, quality, client, and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Biology, Agrology, Reclamation, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
• Previous environmental field experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using GPS units, digital cameras, tablets, and field data collection platforms.
• Ability to work independently while integrating effectively with CCI project teams and client representatives.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Alberta and British Columbia.
• Ability to perform physically demanding field work in remote environments.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract.
• Current industry safety certifications such as PCST, CSTS, First Aid, H2S Alive, WHMIS, Ground Disturbance, or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Alberta Energy Regulator Directive 050 compliance programmes and/or compliance experience with the provisions of the Drilling Waste Management Chapter of the BC ER’s Oil and Gas Handbook.
• Experience collecting soil, groundwater, or drilling waste samples.
• Experience generating borehole logs for soil profiles during shallow geotechnical investigations.
• Experience with construction environmental monitoring or environmental inspection.
• Experience with water quality monitoring, fish habitat assessment, fish salvage, and wildlife sweeps.
• Knowledge of Alberta and British Columbia environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with reclamation assessments, post-construction monitoring, or environmental site assessments.
• Experience using ArcGIS, Survey123, or related geospatial data collection tools.
• Proof of eligibility for or membership in a professional organisation such as AIA, ASPB, APEGA, BC CAB or an equivalent professional association is considered an asset.

Subcontractor Requirements

Successful subcontractors may be required to provide the following before being assigned to project work:

• Current resume or corporate profile outlining relevant experience and service capabilities.
• Current safety certifications relevant to project assignments.
• Proof of commercial general liability insurance and other insurance coverage as required by CCI or the client.
• Workers' compensation coverage or confirmation of independent operator status, where applicable.
• Ability to provide or access PPE and field equipment suitable for environmental fieldwork, subject to project requirements.
• Ability to mobilize to project locations on short notice when opportunities arise.
• Agreement to follow applicable CCI, client, site-specific, and regulatory health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Project Locations

Project assignments are anticipated throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Assignments may require extended stays in the field, work in remote locations, and travel under project-specific scheduling requirements.

We thank all applicants and subcontractors for their interest. Only those selected for project opportunities or further discussion will be contacted.