Field Environmental Technician: Soil Salvage & Monitoring

Vertex Resource Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Resource Group is currently accepting applications for a Contract Term Position as Junior Environmental Technicians to join our Alberta team. The successful candidate will monitor soil salvage and placement, interact with contractors, and ensure environmental regulations are followed on site.

Requirements include a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Land Reclamation, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Forestry or related field, 1–3 years mine-site experience, map-making skills, soil

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Land Reclamation, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Forestry or related field.
• 1–3 years mine-site experience with soil salvage and placement.
• Experience creating detailed maps of soil salvage and placement.
• Understanding of soil classification, soil handling, and soil placement.
• Experience working with contractors and field teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; valid driver’s license.
• Farming/agriculture background is an asset; heavy vehicle operation experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor soil salvage and placement operations.
• Interact daily with contractors and enforce environmental regulations.
• Conduct soil quality assessments.
• Drive in mine and off-road conditions.
• Prepare daily field reports and log data.
• Manage data tables, borehole logs, photos, and field data sheets.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Teamwork

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Land Reclamation/Agronomy/Environmental Science/Forestry

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Vertex Resource Group is currently accepting applications for a Contract Term Position as Junior Environmental Technicians to join our Alberta team. The successful candidate will monitor soil salvage and placement, interact with contractors, and ensure environmental regulations are followed on site.

Requirements include a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Land Reclamation, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Forestry or related field, 1–3 years mine-site experience, map-making skills, soil