Position Purpose
The position of Environmental Technician is responsible for environmental sampling activities and associated data management responsibilities. They will report directly to the K’en T’em Environmental Services Manager on all matters pertaining to their employment, including technical issues and concerns, safety issues and concerns, quality assurance, and quality control. The Environmental Technician is expected to be reliable, self-driven, autonomous, confident, and able to work proficiently in a supervised and unsupervised environment. The Environmental Technician is expected to conduct themselves ethically and respect others and is expected to apply an appropriate level of due diligence and care in all aspects of the work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures,
Work closely with clients to ensure regulatory requirements are met,
Be responsible for implementing and supporting field crew in multiple, broad-based sampling and monitoring programs and collection of chemical, physical and biological tests (water, air, sediment) to confirm compliance and determine environmental conditions,
Be responsible for the care, routine maintenance, repair, and calibration of monitoring and sample collection equipment and instrumentation,
Maintain supplies inventory checklist and order supplies as required,
Carry out environmental data entry, review, and management,
Liaise with clients for the purposes of facilitating compliance assurance, and Perform other responsibilities as assigned or required.
Skills & Qualifications
Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in an environmental field is considered an asset (Sciences, Geography, Geology, Forestry, etc.),
Experience in environmental monitoring considered an asset.
Knowledge of relevant environmental and waste legislation, standards, and effective industry practices (BC Field Sampling Handbook, BC Hydrometric Standards) an asset,
Experience with environmental data management software (GIS/EQuIS) and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite an asset,
Familiarity with working in an industrial setting is considered an asset,
Ability to work productively with minimal supervision and work independently in remote locations, and outside in inclement weather conditions,
Ability to carry equipment (up to 50 lb),
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and manage time effectively,
Ability to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hard hat, protective eyewear, high visibility vest and steel toe boots, chest waders, and snowshoes,
Valid Class 5 driver’s license with the ability to safely operate equipment; i.e. 4x4 trucks, boats, augers, snowmobiles, etc., and
Minimum age of 18, in accordance with the Mines Act 3.2.1.