Groundwater Field Technician

True Environmental; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensero Solutions is seeking a Groundwater Field Technician in Whitehorse, to deliver groundwater monitoring programs and support drilling programs.

The role reports to the Manager - Hydrogeology and requires a Bachelor's degree in Science with a groundwater focus, 1–3 years of related experience, and willingness to travel to remote locations in BC and Yukon. Strong report writing and MS Office skills are needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science with groundwater focus.
• 1–3 years in consulting or mining with drilling supervision.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations in BC and Yukon.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater monitoring fieldwork and well installations.
• Supervise borehole drilling and monitor well installations.
• Perform tracer studies, pumping and packer tests.
• Input technical data and contribute to project reports.
• Operate and maintain field testing equipment.
• Prepare factual and interpretive field reports.
• Collaborate with technical experts to meet project goals.
• Promote environmental health and worker safety.
• Support other related duties as required.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

BSc in Science - Groundwater

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.

Groundwater Field Technician

Whitehorse, YT; – Full-Time Permanent

Relocation Support Available

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager - Hydrogeology, the Groundwater Field Technician is responsible for the delivery of groundwater monitoring programs, as well as supporting the implementation of drilling programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork on hydrogeological field programs including: groundwater sampling, supervision of borehole drilling and monitoring well installation, tracer studies, pumping tests, and packer tests.
• Provide technical input to projects throughout Ensero.
• Technical communications of groundwater data, including data analysis and report writing.
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized field testing and monitoring equipment.
• Factual and interpretive reporting of field data and site conditions.
• Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals.
• Monitor and promote environmental health and worker safety.
• All other related duties as required.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Science with a focus on groundwater
• 1-3 years of related work experience in consulting or the mining industry, with previous experience in the supervision of drilling programs.
• Willingness to travel and participate in field programs in remote locations throughout BC and Yukon.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

$65,000 - $95,000 a year

Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.