Since its founding in 1983, Nor-Alta Environmental Services has become a leading provider of environmental consulting services in Western Canada. Our diverse clientele includes the oil and gas, mining, utilities, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. We attribute our continued success and growth to the exceptional quality and dedication of our employees.
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Environmental Technician/Scientist - Field
Job Description
Nor-Alta Environmental Services is currently seeking an Field Environmental Technician/Scientist to join our team based out of Edmonton, Alberta. The successful applicants will be responsible for providing field services to our clients on a variety of reclamation, remediation, environmental assessments, and drilling waste management projects. This position may include some office work (report writing, etc.) as well. Preference will be given to applicants with related post-secondary education and eligibility with a professional institution or association (ie. AIA, ASPB, APEGA, etc.)
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining detailed and exceptional field notes,
- Collecting soil and groundwater samples,
- Completing soil and vegetation field identification,
- Collecting drilling waste samples,
- Completing field testing of soils and drilling waste,
- Completing fieldwork as assigned under the supervision of our Project Managers,
- Completing various report writing tasks (report compilation and data entry; GIS work) as assigned under the supervision of a more experienced scientist or technical writer,
- Working efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently,
- Ensuring consistent and diligent representation of Nor-Alta in all communications with clients, landowners, and regulators, and
- Conducting work tasks as requested by management in an efficient manner which adheres to all applicable industry standards, company policies and procedures, client health and safety requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Please note this position includes travel.
Required Experience
- A diploma or bachelor’s degree in sciences, environmental studies, or other applicable programs.
- A strong working knowledge of computers and relevant software (Microsoft Office).
- A strong working knowledge of industry standard technology (GPS, Digital Cameras, etc.).
- Willing to travel for field work year-round with the potential for extended trips.
- Willing and capable of daily manual labor.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A Class 5 Driver’s license is required.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations.
- Preference will be given to applicants with relevant experience through previous work or school.
Job Location
This position will be based out of St. Albert, Alberta.
To Apply
Please forward your resume and cover letter to Stacey Hachey (shachey@nor-alta.com).
Our culture
Nor-Alta recognizes and values the diverse skills our staff bring to the table. We work in a dynamic environment where priorities change daily. Fortunately, our team’s expertise allows us to effortlessly adapt to these shifts.
Our commitments to health and safety include:
- Comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures
- Individualized one-on-one orientation for all new team members
- Ongoing training, monitoring, and updates to ensure compliance
- Annual program auditing with follow-up action plans for continuous improvement
- Open and frequent two-way communication to address health and safety concerns