Field Technician

Jobtailor; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Environmental Technician to support field sampling and geotechnical activities in Montreal, QC. You will collect water and soil samples, describe stratigraphy, and supervise drilling and installation of monitoring wells. The role requires attention to data quality and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Field work includes travel to remote locations, with potential stays up to four weeks. Proficiency in French is required; English is an asset.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Environmental Technology or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Quebec environmental regulations (Reg. Act, Directive 019, etc.) is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal French; English is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to operate field equipment and verify calibration.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations and work away from home for up to four weeks.

Responsibilities

• Collect surface water and groundwater samples for quality analysis.
• Collect soil samples and describe soil texture.
• Prepare stratigraphic descriptions of soils and rocks.
• Supervise drilling and installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical wells.
• Monitor groundwater levels (manual or continuous).
• Organize and conduct aquifer testing.
• Install gauging stations and measure surface water velocity.

Skills

Environmental Sampling

Groundwater Monitoring

Data QA/QC

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Bilingual Communication

Education

College diploma in Environmental Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Field Notebook

Monitoring Wells

Gauging Stations

Pickup Truck with Trailer

Job description

• Collect surface water and groundwater samples for water quality analysis
• Collect soil samples and describe soil texture
• Prepare stratigraphic descriptions of soils and rocks
• Complete drilling logs for review by project managers
• Supervise the drilling and installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical wells
• Manually or continuously monitor groundwater levels
• Organize and conduct aquifer testing
• Install gauging stations, measure surface water velocity, and determine stream cross-sections
• Record field activities in the field notebook
• Review documentation and summarize field tasks
• Contribute to report preparation
• Perform data entry and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
• Contribute to proposal preparation and budgeting for fieldwork
• Arrange rental of appropriate equipment
• Calibrate field equipment and keep equipment records up to date
• Accompany and mentor junior staff during field activities, as needed

Requirements

• College diploma in Environmental Technology
• Knowledge of Quebec environmental regulations (Environment Quality Act, Intervention Guide—Protection of Soil and Rehabilitation of Contaminated Sites, and Directive 019 on the Mining Industry) is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French are required; bilingualism (English) is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure data accuracy
• Ability to properly operate field equipment and verify its calibration
• Self-motivated, with the ability to make decisions in stressful situations
• First Aid and Remote First Aid training, or willingness to obtain it
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), including statistical data processing
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS is an asset
• Must be willing to work in varying—and sometimes challenging—weather conditions, travel to remote locations, and work away from home for up to four consecutive weeks
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence and have access to reliable transportation
• A driver’s licence and experience driving a pickup truck with a trailer are required
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in environmental sampling and analysis, including groundwater and soil sampling, while ensuring compliance with Quebec environmental regulations. Proficient in data management, report preparation, and field equipment operation, with strong communication skills in both French and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Environmental Sampling
• Groundwater Monitoring
• Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Bilingual Communication

Hard Skills

• Soil Sampling
• Stratigraphic Description
• Drilling Supervision
• Aquifer Testing
• Field Equipment Calibration
• Data Entry
• Statistical Data Processing
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• ArcGIS Proficiency
• First Aid Training

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Self-Motivated
• Decision-Making Under Stress

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Remote First Aid Training

Industry Keywords

• Quebec Environmental Regulations
• Environment Quality Act
• Intervention Guide
• Directive 019
• Health and Safety Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Field Notebook
• Monitoring Wells
• Gauging Stations
• Pickup Truck with Trailer