Environmental Scientists/Field Technicians – Winnipeg Based
Parsons
- Winnipeg, MB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience working on downstream oil & gas sites would be considered an asset
- 1+ year's of relevant experience would be an asset