Junior Field Biologists Junior Environmental Technicians
Junior Field Biologists Junior Environmental Technicians
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$ 23 - 29
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Job Description
Are you a young professional who enjoys working outdoors and who wants to build a career working alongside some of the most wellrespected professionals in the environmental consulting industry
If so look no further we might have the perfect opportunity for you!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. (Triton) values investing in upandcoming environmental professionals by providing meaningful employment mentorship and learning opportunities in a realworld.
Our entrylevel positions provide a glimpse of just how biologyrelated field work is conducted within the environmental services consulting industry sector.
Triton is anticipating hiring entrylevel environmental professionals to help support our field programs for the 2025 spring summer and early fall seasons. Entrylevel staff are considered for either Environmental Technician or Junior Field Biologist positions.
Triton is growing and has various office locations that this role can be based out of such as Vancouver BC Kamloops BC Vernon BC Prince George BC Terrace BC Kitimat BC Prince Rupert BC Calgary & Edmonton AB Saskatoon & Regina SK.
These positions will appeal to candidates who have an academic background in environmental science biology or any other sciencerelated degree and/or diploma. Requirements for the job include an interest in working outdoors being comfortable with shift field rotational work enjoy a dynamic schedule and enjoy working alongside a team of other environmental professionals.
Within these roles entry level staff will learn how to effectively conduct environmental field work typical for consulting and work alongside a team. Our project teams also work in some of the most beautiful locations in Western Canada and given the nature of our Projects staff are exposed to a wide range of different opportunities within environmental consulting.
Depending on the specific role project and hiring location typical responsibilities may include the following:
- Assisting biologists with water quality fish wildlife and vegetation assessments
- Supporting environmental monitoring of construction work activities
- Mobilizing and maintaining field gear and equipment
- Supporting bird nest sweeps or fish and/or amphibian salvages as a crew member
- Collecting compiling data and reporting data
- Attending project and safety meetings
- Promoting safety culture and complying with safety protocols
- Liaising with clients regulators and contractors
- Working collaboratively with colleagues operators contractors and regulators
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Having graduated with a postsecondary degree or technical diploma in biology environmental science or a related discipline
- Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities
- Able to communicate effectively with clients contractors regulators and coworkers
- Willing to; travel being away from home working a field rotational shift schedule and working for up to 1012 hours per day
- Being reasonably physically fit and able to conduct field work in all weather conditions (standing walking moving and bending)
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Being able to work as part of a team
- Valid drivers licence from a Canadian province or territory acceptable for driving alone and with passengers in a work setting
- Experience operating a 4x4 truck is considered an asset.
SCHEDULE
This is a fieldbased position that will have a rotational field shift schedule. This position requires being able to work in remote and in outdoor field settings for extended durations. Schedule details are subject to project client requirements.
Depending upon hiring needs project requirements and specific hiring location the role offered could be a permanent fulltime role or a temporary contract role.
START DATE
Exact hiring needs are yet to be exactly determined and are dependant upon the specific nature of the role project requirements hiring location and candidate availability.
We expect to begin the interview process late winter season and early spring season. Positions will begin in midtolate Spring continue through Summer and potentially through early Fall.
HOW TO APPLY
If this opportunity sounds like you and you are serious about joining a progressive team of environmental consultants please apply with a resume and cover letter.
COMPENSATION
The pay range can be anywhere from $23 dollars per hour $29 dollars per hour.
Many of our field staff positions are eligible for additional overtime pay being in line with specific provincial employment legislation standards.
The compensation is dependent upon candidate specific experience and qualifications as well as specific hiring location.
CLOSING DATE
This posting will remain active until the position has been filled.
About Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd.:
Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. (Triton) is an environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience responding to the environmental needs of industry and all levels of government. We have deep roots in our communities strong relationships with clients and regulators and a track record of helping projects get built responsibly. Triton is known for being technically strong and pragmatic in its approach and having a safetyfocused and peoplefirst culture. Tritons multidisciplinary team comprises environmental professionals specializing in aquatic and terrestrial biology soil science vegetation ecology environmental assessment environmental auditing environmental monitoring/inspection and resource management. We apply this wide range of expertise in providing practical environmental solutions to our clients. Triton has offices in Vancouver Vernon Kamloops Prince George Terrace Kitimat Prince Rupert Calgary Edmonton Guelph Saskatoon and Regina.
Triton continues to grow and we are looking for talented professionals to join our team. Triton provides a dynamic and challenging work environment led by a management team that is committed to the professional and personal development of our staff. As a member of the Triton team you will find the following benefits:
- Interesting and diverse projects across Canada.
- A collaborative team both within and between our office locations across Canada.
- Paid professional association membership fees including in training designations.
- Annual continuing education/professional development budget.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Health and dental care benefits including vision complementary care (e.g. chiropractic care massage therapy and prescription drug coverage) a health spending account and an Employee Assistance program.
- Pension matching.
- Unlimited banked time earned at 1.5x base wage for non management employees.
- Flexible scheduling consistent with environmental consulting
If youre looking for an exciting career full of interesting opportunities with a supportive team Triton is looking for you!
Triton is committed to cultivating and promoting an environment that embraces respect equity and opportunity for employees clients and the communities we belong to.
- Thank you for including Triton Environmental Consultants in your career search. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Depending on qualifications the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
- Triton Environmental is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race religion age sex colour national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or disability.
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
