Environmental Technician
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- Whitehorse, YT
- $30.00-40.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Deliver consistent, high-quality field data collection across multiple programs including water quality, groundwater, wildlife, vegetation, and soil monitoring
- Ensure all samples are collected, documented, stored, and shipped in accordance with established protocols and chain of custody requirements
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely field records, including digital data entry with preliminary QA/QC checks
- Prepare, calibrate, install, and maintain monitoring equipment to ensure readiness and reliability of field programs
- Support field logistics, including staging equipment and preparing sampling kits to ensure efficient program execution
- Conduct field inspections aligned with permit conditions and environmental management plans, identifying and documenting deficiencies
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of inspection programs, checklists, and standard operating procedures through field-based insights
- Participate in spill prevention and response activities, including field containment, documentation, and reporting
- Compile and organize environmental data, inspection records, and supporting materials for compliance reporting
- Deliver field-level environmental awareness and training to site personnel
- Promote a strong safety and environmental culture through daily actions and communication
- Identify field issues early and communicate effectively with supervisors to support timely resolution
- Provide practical feedback to improve monitoring programs, procedures, and field execution
- Work independently in remote and challenging conditions while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and accountability
- 1 to 4 years of experience in environmental monitoring, field programs, or related disciplines
- Experience working in remote or northern environments with the ability to operate independently in variable terrain and weather conditions
- Field sampling across one or more disciplines, water, groundwater, wildlife, vegetation, soil
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Data management, including accurate field recording and digital entry
- Basic understanding of environmental compliance and inspection processes
- Diploma or degree in environmental science, biology, or a related field
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- First Aid and/or relevant professional designations considered an asset
- Ability to safely navigate uneven, remote terrain and work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs regularly
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