On-Call Technician

Trinity Consultants Canada; Terrace; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Consultants Canada is seeking reliable On-Call Technicians to join our Terrace, BC team. The role involves responding to environmental alarm activations at remote river sites, with training provided.

Opportunity to participate in fisheries studies and other field programs is available, requiring strong interest in environmental science and outdoor field work. Shifts are flexible with standby during agreed hours.

Qualifications

• Availability for on-call shifts (including weekends and holidays).
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Moderate physical fitness due to field work in river environments.
• Interest in environmental science, fisheries, or outdoor field work.

Responsibilities

• Set on-call shifts to fit your schedule.
• Stay reachable during shifts via company phone or satellite device.
• Respond to environmental alarm activations at remote river sites, travel by vehicle or helicopter.
• Carry out light field work and data collection using established protocols with training provided.
• Support fisheries studies and other field programs when needed.

Skills

On-call availability

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Environmental science interest

Job description

WHO IS TRINITY CONSULTANTS CANADA LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for reliable On-Call Technicians

to join our team in Terrace, BC. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the environmental field while working alongside our team of aquatic scientists. Your primary responsibility is to respond to environmental alarm activations when they occur at sites on remote rivers. The right candidates will also have the opportunity to participate in fisheries studies and other field programs, with training provided.

This position offers flexible, on-call hours. You will be on standby during your agreed shift schedule, ready to travel to remote sites, many of which are accessed by helicopter. The ideal candidate is someone looking for supplemental income, a student or early-career professional eager to build experience in the environmental field, or someone who has a highly flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work with our team to set on-call shifts that fit around your schedule
• Stay reachable during your shifts by company-provided cell phone or satellite communication device
• Respond to environmental alarm activations at remote river sites, travelling by company vehicle or helicopter
• Carry out light field work and data collection using established protocols, with training provided
• For the right candidates, support fisheries studies and other field programs alongside our aquatic scientists

Requirements

• Availability for on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to stay in contact by cell phone or satellite communication device
• A valid driver’s license
• Moderate level of physical fitness, as field work involves walking along stream margins and over uneven ground for hours at a time
• An interest in environmental science, fisheries, or outdoor field work

Terms of Employment

• $29.50 per hour, plus overtime where applicable, for all time spent on call-outs
• Guaranteed minimum of two hours’ pay for each scheduled on-call shift, typically on weekends and holidays
• Call-outs typically last 8–12 hours and may occasionally keep you away from home for up to 24 hours, with accommodations and meals provided when needed

We are committed to cultivating an authentic and diverse organization, welcoming all those interested in our work to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive interview experience. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to assist you during the interview process.

TRINITY CONSULTANTS CANADA

Trinity Consultants Canada is a leading environmental consultancy that brings together trusted advisors, scientists and engineers to help clients solve their most complex challenges. With local trust and global expertise, the team delivers innovative, scientifically sound and future-ready solutions that help industry and government including Indigenous groups.

WATER & ECOLOGY - ABOUT US

Trinity Consultants Canada’s Water & Ecology team delivers environmental and scientific expertise for simple to complex projects across Canada. With local trust and global expertise, our team applies the highest standards of scientific excellence and technical precision to help industry and government including Indigenous groups secure or evaluate project permits and approvals to meet regulatory requirements with confidence, and achieve better environmental outcomes.

Our work spans the full project lifecycle, from baseline assessments and approvals through operations, offsetting, monitoring, and closure, with a focus on practical, science-based solutions.

Our professionals specialize in water resources, hydrogeology, aquatic sciences, wildlife and terrestrial science, permitting, and environmental compliance, supporting projects in highly regulated environments.

With over 200 employees across 6 provinces, with 20 Canadian offices, the Water & Ecology team has made the environment its life’s work, as reflected by their mission statement:

We provide trusted environmental services, delivering preeminent water and ecology solutions to clients and communities, through our commitment to scientific excellence, environmental integrity, innovation, and our people.

To achieve our mission, our team is the embodiment of our guiding principles:

• Scientific Excellence: Delivering clear, evidence‑based solutions through rigorous, innovative, and reliable scientific excellence.
• Professional Integrity & Environmental Ethics: Upholding integrity and ethics to guide responsible, transparent decisions that benefit both society and the environment.
• Business Discipline: Driving success through careful planning, collaboration, and disciplined execution to deliver quality on time and on budget.
• Development of Successful Individuals & Teams: Empowering people and teams to thrive through trust, inclusion, mentorship, and a culture of continuous growth and excellence.
• Community Engagement: Partnering with communities through science, respect, and shared values to support local initiatives and environmental well‑being.