Restoration Field Technician

Silvacom; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

RRSP

Job summary

Silvacom Ltd. invites a field-based habitat restoration professional to work across Canada within our Energy & Environment team.

The role combines field and office responsibilities, spanning site preparation, planting, and monitoring as part of a broader restitution program with municipal, forestry, oil and gas, utility, and government clients. You will support field operations, collect geospatial data, and prepare maps and regulatory documents, collaborating with contractors and project teams.

Qualifications

• Interest in habitat restoration and field skill development.
• Ability to work safely in remote field environments and varying weather.
• Experience in forestry or environmental monitoring projects.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and quality of work.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist habitat restoration planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Conduct field assessments and collect environmental data.
• Assist field operations and contractors during implementation.
• Monitor sites for vegetation establishment and recovery.
• Record observations and prepare reports, maps, and regulatory documents.
• Coordinate daily field tasks and schedules.

Skills

Habitat restoration

Fieldwork

Observation & reporting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Geospatial data collection

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in forestry, environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, environmental planning, agriculture, geography, GIS, or related

Eligible for professional designation (RPF, RPFT, P.Bio., P.Ag., EP)

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

GPS data collection

Job description

Location:This is an Alberta-based position, in-office or hybrid within the Edmonton or Calgary area.

Company:Silvacom Ltd.

The Role:

You will play a key role in solving complex environmental and land management challenges across Canada. Working within our Energy & Environment team, you will support a diverse portfolio of projects for clients in the municipal, forestry, oil and gas, utility, government, and broader resource sectors.This position combines both field and office responsibilities. You will help carry out habitat restoration and reclamation projects on the ground, from site preparation and planting through to monitoring and data collection. It suits someone who enjoys physical outdoor work, learning restoration techniques in the field, and working closely with project teams, contractors, and equipment operators.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with habitat restoration planning, implementation, and monitoring programs
• Conduct field assessments and collecting environmental, vegetation, and geospatial data
• Assist field operations, equipment operators, and contractors during implementation
• Monitor restoration and reclamation sites to track vegetation establishment, survival, and site recovery
• Record field observations and prepare technical reports, maps, presentations, and regulatory documentation
• Coordinate day-to-day field tasks, schedules, and contractors
• Support client engagement and stakeholder communications
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge development within the team

What you Bring:

• Demonstrated interest in habitat restoration, reclamation, or revegetation, with a desire to build field skills
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely in remote field environments and varying weather conditions
• Experience conducting fieldwork related to forestry, environmental monitoring, restoration, or natural resource projects
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, or equivalent) would be considered an asset
• Project coordination or project management experience would be considered an asset

Preferred Assets:

• Experience working in environmental operations and with equipment operators
• Experience with revegetation, planting, seeding, or reclamation work
• Experience operating ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles, or other off-road equipment
• Valid First Aid certification

Academic Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in forestry, environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, environmental planning, agriculture, geography, GIS, or a related discipline
• Eligible for or working toward a professional designation such as:
• RPF, RPFT, P.Bio., P.Ag., EP, or equivalent

Working Conditions:

• Field work may involve travel to project sites acrossAlberta / Western Canada, including remote locations, for periods of upto10daysat a time
• Fieldwork can involve working in variable weather, walking over uneven terrain, and carrying equipment
• Reasonable physical fitness isrequiredfor the field portions of the role
• A valid Class 5 driver's licence and a satisfactory driver's abstract arerequired
• A company vehicle will be provided for field travel
• Overnight stays in field or camp accommodations may berequiredduring active field seasons

Compensation:

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and a company-sponsored RRSP plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a Silvacom Recruiter with an @silvacom.com email directly from our organization.