Junior Environmental Technician - Field Soil Monitoring

vertexca; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Junior Environmental Technician to support soil salvage, placement and monitoring in Alberta, working with contractors and ensuring environmental compliance within mine settings.

You will assist with field data, soil classification and maps, and grow into responsibilities as the project evolves. Alberta-based positions include Sherwood Park or Fort McMurray locations with a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

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
• 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

Skills

Soil salvage experience

Soil placement understanding

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Land Reclamation / Environmental Science / Agronomy / Forestry or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Junior Environmental Technician to support soil salvage, placement and monitoring in Alberta, working with contractors and ensuring environmental compliance within mine settings.

You will assist with field data, soil classification and maps, and grow into responsibilities as the project evolves. Alberta-based positions include Sherwood Park or Fort McMurray locations with a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.