Graduate or Junior Technical Consultant, Water Scientist

Worley; Calgary; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company in Alberta seeks a Junior or Graduate Technical Consultant to support environmental monitoring activities in the oil sands. Responsibilities include sampling, report writing, and ensuring safety in remote locations. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or related diploma and a willingness to work on a field rotation schedule. Excellent remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration & benefits package

Dynamic and flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting field-related environmental monitoring activities.
• Perform tasks under the supervision of the crew supervisor.
• Assist in creating and presenting reports.
• Support in tracking and reporting field activity.
• Participate in safety discussions and associated documentation.
• Monitor for bear activity near the work team.
• Travel as required for various field programs.

Skills

Junior or Graduate-level field experience in sampling, monitoring, and report writing

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Comfortable working in remote wilderness settings

Physically prepared to navigate uneven terrain

Collaborative mindset

Previous consulting experience preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree

Two-year Diploma in Natural Resource science or Environmental Science

Environmental monitoring/technician course

Class 5 driver's license

Familiarity with Argo operation

Job description

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution.

Worley is a global professional services company made up of experts in energy, chemicals, and resources. We help customers navigate the energy transition by delivering innovative solutions that balance current demand with the shift toward more sustainable operations. Our work spans the full asset lifecycle, integrating new technologies to improve efficiency, support communities, and accelerate progress toward a low-carbon future.

Worley Consulting is a key part of this mission. As a core brand within Worley, our global team of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital specialists enhances Worley’s ability to solve complex infrastructure, environmental, and energy challenges. We develop strategies for emissions-intensive clients, advise on circular economies, electrification, and climate adaptation, and help run assets more efficiently. By bridging traditional energy systems with emerging technologies, Worley Consulting strengthens Worley’s capacity to deliver sustainable solutions across industries and around the world.

Purpose

Join our dynamic team as a Junior or Graduate Technical Consultant, Water Scientist. You’ll be dedicated to a top-tier customer’s oil sands operation in Fort McMurray, Alberta, working on a field rotation schedule of 14 days on-site (including mobilization and demobilization) followed by 14 days off. Accommodation while on rotation is provided at a lodge near the client’s site.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting field-related environmental monitoring activities such as groundwater and surface water sampling.
• Perform tasks under the supervision of the crew supervisor efficiently and accurately using standard methods and techniques.
• Assist in creating and presenting reports for team members and clients.
• Support in tracking and reporting field activity.
• Participate in safety discussions and associated documentation.
• Monitor for bear activity near the work team.
• Travel as required for various field programs is mandatory.

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience:

• Junior or Graduate-level field experience in sampling, monitoring, and report writing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging with project stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in remote wilderness settings, including monitoring for bear activity.
• Physically prepared to navigate uneven terrain and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working in team environments.
• Previous consulting experience is preferred.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• A four-year Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree, a two-year Diploma in Natural Resource science, Environmental Science or a related field, and/or an environmental monitoring/technician course.
• Class 5 driver’s license.
• Familiarity with Argo operation

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $47,715 to $83,886.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Moving forward together

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

Ready to join us? Apply now to submit your CV.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [e-mail]

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.