Field Research Technician, Mountain Hydrology (canmore, Ab)

ScholarLink Inc.; Canmore; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ScholarLink Inc. seeks a Field Research Technician to support hydrological monitoring and research in the Canadian Rockies. You will perform fieldwork, maintain equipment, manage data, and help train staff and students in field techniques and safety.

The role emphasizes organization, safety in remote alpine settings, and effective collaboration with research teams on data-driven reporting and logistics. This is a full-time position based in Canmore, AB.

Qualifications

• Fieldwork coordination and logistics
• Supervision of staff and students in field settings
• Maintenance of field and lab equipment and vehicles
• Data QA/QC and management on Windows systems
• Travel safely in mountainous and avalanche-prone regions
• Clear communication within research teams

Responsibilities

• Conduct and organize hydrometeorological fieldwork in Canadian Rockies
• Maintain field and lab equipment, vehicles, and data systems
• Manage scientific data including QA/QC and archiving
• Assist with reporting and communication efforts
• Train staff and students in field techniques and safety
• Support logistics and safety in remote mountain environments

Skills

Fieldwork organization

Supervising staff and students

Equipment maintenance

Data management on Windows systems

Safe travel in mountainous and avalan­

Job description

About the Position

Field Research Technician supporting hydrological monitoring and research activities in the Canadian Rockies. Duties include fieldwork, equipment maintenance, data management, and training staff and students.

Research Interests

• Conduct and organize hydrometeorological fieldwork
• Maintain field and lab equipment, vehicles, and data systems
• Manage scientific data (QA/QC, archiving, graphing)
• Assist with reporting and communication efforts
• Train staff and students in field techniques and safety
• Support logistics and safety in remote mountain environments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Fieldwork organization
• Supervising staff and students
• Equipment maintenance
• Data management on Windows systems
• Safe travel in mountainous and avalanche-prone areas
• Effective communication with research teams

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Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement

Required: 3

IELTS

Required: 6

Reading

Required: 6

Writing

Required: 6

Speaking

Required: 6

Overall

Required: 6.5

TOEFL

Required: 19

Reading

Required: 19

Writing

Required: 19

Speaking

Required: 19

Total

Required: 86

Overall Score

Required: 120

Overall

Required: 120

Prerequisites

Application Checklist

• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of intent
• CV/Resume

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement

Required: 3

IELTS

Required: 6

Reading

Required: 6

Writing

Required: 6

Speaking

Required: 6

Overall

Required: 6.5

TOEFL

Required: 19

Reading

Required: 19

Writing

Required: 19

Speaking

Required: 19

Total

Required: 86

Prerequisites

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Application Checklist

• Letters of recommendation
• Research proposal
• CV/Resume

Specific departments like Computer Science or Biochemistry may require higher averages (up to 80%/3.7 GPA) for doctoral admission.

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