Technical Consultant I, Water Scientist

WorleyParsons; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company is seeking a Technical Consultant, Water Scientist. The successful candidate will assist in environmental monitoring activities for oil sands operations, working on a rotational schedule. The role requires a relevant degree and the ability to work in remote wilderness settings while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration & benefits package

Dynamic and flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year degree in science or engineering, or a two-year diploma.
• Junior to intermediate field experience in sampling and monitoring.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-related environmental monitoring activities.
• Assist in creating and presenting reports for clients.
• Monitor for bear activity and track field activities.

Skills

Communication

Field Monitoring

Data Reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering

Diploma in Natural Resource Science

Job description

Job Description - Technical Consultant I, Water Scientist (FOR00T8)

Technical Consultant I, Water Scientist - FOR00T8

Company : Worley Consulting

Primary Location

Other Locations

Other Locations

: CAN-AB-Edmonton, CAN-AB-Cold Lake

Job

Job

: Water Science Consultants

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Level : Experienced

Job Posting

Unposting Date

Unposting Date

: Jul 26, 2025

Reporting Manager Title : Groundwater Director, Consulting

:

Technical Consultant, Water Scientist

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution.

Worley is a professional services company comprised of experts in energy, chemicals, and resources, helping customers transition their operations toward a more sustainable future.

Worley Consulting is a core brand within Worley. We are a global team of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s most critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value throughout the life of their assets. Our work bridges two worlds—supporting the shift to more sustainable energy sources while continuing to meet the current demand for energy, chemicals, and resources.

By implementing new technologies, we help run assets more efficiently, secure and maintain social license, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition.

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Consultant, Water Scientist. You'll be dedicated to a top-tier customer’s oil sands operation, working on a field rotation schedule of 14 days on-site (including mobilization and demobilization) followed by 14 days off. Accommodation while on rotation is provided at a lodge near the client’s mine site.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Assist in conducting field-related environmental monitoring activities such as groundwater and surface water sampling.
• Perform tasks under the supervision of the crew supervisor efficiently and accurately using standard methods and techniques.
• Assist in creating and presenting reports for project members and clients.
• Support in tracking and reporting field activity.
• Participate in safety discussions and associated documentation.
• Monitor for bear activity near the work team.
• Travel as required for various field programs.

Qualifications

• Completion in a four-year Bachelor of Science or Engineering program, a two-year Diploma program in natural resource science or a related field, and/or an environmental monitoring course.
• Junior to intermediate experience in the field, sampling, monitoring and writing reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with project stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in remote wilderness settings and monitoring for bear activity.
• Ability to walk long distances in uneven terrain and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Class 5 driver’s license is an asset.
• Familiarity with Argo operation is an asset.
• Previous consulting experience is preferred.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment, along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.