Environmental Technician (4/6 month contract)
OUR PURPOSE
Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.
At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.
WHO WE ARE
Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.
Are you looking to…
Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry
As an Environmental Technician, you will join our Calgary/Edmonton/Fort McMurray, Alberta office(s) as part of our Western Ecological Services team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:
Assisting with various tasks, including but not limited to field preparation, safety documentation, field work, and data management.
Working cooperatively with technical, health and safety, GIS, and administrative colleagues to successfully deliver our products.
Conducting standardized vegetation/weed identification
Assisting Project Managers and administrative staff with various tasks as they arise.
Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: data management including data collection, entry, and review; contributing to field reports; preparing and submitting ground disturbance requests; hazard assessments; and sample processing and delivery.
Travel as required to support field programs
What We Are Looking For
Working towards a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institute.
An absolute, and genuine dedication to safe work.
Ability to be productive while working independently as well as in a team setting.
Physical capacity for strenuous fieldwork, including augering deep inspection sites and walking several kilometres through rough terrain.
Results-oriented and efficient, with excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an affinity for working respectfully with colleagues and clients at all levels.
Proficient with computers and software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (at least an intermediate level of proficiency).
Comfortable using advanced GPS units or tablets.
Has energy and desire to support others and respond to the changing needs of a dynamic environment
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with clean drivers abstract, able to travel throughout the provinces and work weekends when necessary.
Why Choose Montrose?
At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a compensation package, which includes sick days. This is a permanent position with an hourly rate range of $25.00-$32.00, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.
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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.
Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.
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While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
