Junior Environmental Technician

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

VERSATILITY. EXPERTISE.

With these two words, Vertex makes the promise that we will always be versatile in developing solutions to our clients’ unique needs and that we will always demonstrate expertise in our designated fields.

Vertex is a leading North American provider of environmental services, assisting clients achieve their development goals through our versatile suite of services. From the initial site selection, consultation and regulatory approval, through the construction, operation and maintenance phases, to conclusion and environmental cleanup, Vertex offers a diverse range of services throughout the life cycle of our clients’ projects.

OVERVIEW

Vertex is currently accepting applications for Contract Term Position as Junior Environmental Technicians to join our team. The successful candidate must have previous experience with environmental monitoring and a strong understanding of soil salvage. This position will be required to work closely with contractors while monitoring activities and ensuring environmental regulations are being complied with at all times.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma and/or Bachelor’s degree in Land Reclamation, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Forestry or another applicable field
• 1-3 years previous experience working in a mine setting conducting soil salvage and placement activities
• Experience creating detailed maps displaying soil salvage and placement
• Understanding of soil classification, soil handling, and soil placement
• Experience working with contractors
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Competent with Word and Excel
• Willing to learn and assume more responsibility as the project and position evolves
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Farming/agriculture background an asset
• Experience with 1/2 and 3/4 tonne trucks or large equipment operation an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring soil salvage and placement operations
• Daily interaction with contractors and enforcement of environmental regulations
• Conducting soil quality assessments
• Driving in a mine and/or off-road conditions
• Daily field reporting
• Data management (data tables, borehole logs, photographs, inputting field data sheets)
• Other duties, as required

LOCATION

• Work location is Sherwood Park or Fort McMurray, Alberta

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Compensation is commensurate with education and experience

With a track record of success, Vertex provides a fast-paced environment where people thrive. We recognize that each member brings a valuable skill set to the Vertex team and we make health, safety and community well-being a priority by supporting numerous endeavors at each of our locations across North America.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted