Environmental Scientists/Field Technicians
| Company | Parsons |
|---|---|
| Location | Winnipeg, MB, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in a curriculum related to the assigned discipline (i.e. science, civil, environmental, chemical, geological engineering or similar programs)
- Must be able to take prime responsibility for the execution of the work
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Should be able-bodied as the work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. hot, cold, rain and snow)
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Valid class 5 drivers license
- Willingness to travel for extended periods of time throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and NWT, including remote work locations.
Responsibilities
- Performs various field and office tasks requiring the application of basic scientific principles and fundamental theories
- Researches and compiles background data in support of an environmental project
- Monitoring and groundwater sampling utilizing a wide variety of equipment
- Execute field operations with a focus on safety, efficiency and compliance with procedures
- Operation of various types of field monitoring equipment (e.g. GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, etc.)
- Soil sampling during drilling, test pitting and excavation activities
- Supervision of drillers and other contractors
- Completion of field documentation such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring and chain-of-custody forms
- Work with project coordinators/managers, using interpersonal and organizational skills to ensure projects are completed on time and budget
- Reviews and analyzes data collected in environmental sampling programs
- Over time, the field supervisor would also mentor and provide technical support to more junior field staff, as required
- Work out of town and staying overnight, approximately 90% of the time and in town 10% of the time, subject to project workload
- Weekend and evening work will be required
- Willingness to travel and/or relocate to field sites is expected
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate such as technical report writing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on downstream oil & gas sites would be considered an asset
- 1+ year’s of relevant experience would be an asset