MUST LIVE IN THE FORT ST JOHN, BC AREA. Highmark Environmental Services Ltd. has been in Fort St. John for over 25 years and started providing environmental consulting services primarily to the upstream oil and gas industry. In the last 10 years, we have diversified our services to include the transportation, mining, forestry, civil, and commercial/industrial sectors.
Highmark Environmental Services Ltd. is looking to fill the full-time position of environmental technician/supervisor. The role is geared towards individuals with an appreciation for hard work; a strong desire for professional growth; and a willingness to learn new things to develop their career. We are providing a unique opportunity for individuals with oilfield experience, who are looking to further develop their career in environmental sciences and start in a supervisory role. The role will primarily be 70% field work and 30% office work.
Initial Position Overview
- Be able to fulfill a supervisory role by being able to work independently or as a member of a team and make critical decisions under challenging timelines
- Be comfortable and confident in speaking with and answering clients' questions in the field for multimillion-dollar projects
- Be familiar and have experience with:
⥤ environmental drilling programs, including — drilling, soil/water sampling, taking detailed notes, and compiling all data into software programs such as excel, word, etc.
⥤ ecological assessments (stream/wetland, wildlife surveys, bird and amphibian sweeps)
⥤ stage 1 and 2 contaminated site investigations
⥤ soil and groundwater assessments
⥤ spill response
⥤ surface casing vent testing and gas migration tests
⥤ contained surface water discharges
⥤ electromagnetic surveys
⥤ reclamation assessments
- Be willing and able to work in remote locations under extreme conditions (+40 °C to -40 °C) and from mountains to muskeg
- Supervise and mentor junior individuals
- Be comfortable and certified in operating ATV/UTV/snowmobiles (training/certification information available if required)
Requirements
- A degree in environmental science or diploma equivalent, with 3 years of relevant experience.
- All candidates seeking employment with Highmark Environmental Services Ltd. must have the following:
⥤ All applicable safety tickets and drivers abstract
⥤ Safety tickets required for all employment with Highmark Environmental Services Ltd., such as:
⚈ PST
⚈ WHMIS
⚈ Ground Disturbance Level 2
⚈ H2S Alive
⚈ Level One First Aid with Transportation Endorsement
Assets
- Newer 4x4 vehicle
- Computer
- Communications
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
