Location:
Fort McMurray

Description:

Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. As one of BC's Top Employers 2024, Hatfield has grown into one of the largest independent environmental companies in Western Canada. With a growing team of more then 250 employees, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. Our work culture is friendly and down-to-earth, and our employees enjoy benefits such as a matching group retirement plan and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and a biweekly earned days off program. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the communities and environments in which we work.

Hatfield Consultants is seeking a Co-Op Hydrogeological / Water Resources Technician to join our dynamic Water Resources Group in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

You will provide field and technical support for the implementation of hydrogeology and hydrology components of Hatfield’s oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure projects. Duties will consist of carrying out field work on a variety of field programs, entering and analyzing data, assisting with the writing of reports, and assisting in other environmental projects as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Compliance with Hatfield’s Health and Safety Management Plan, the law, and client health and safety protocols.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to collect data to assess potential project-related and/or climate change related impacts with respect to water resources and environmental values. This will include providing support for a variety of water resource (e.g., hydrogeological, water quality, hydrometric and, climate) monitoring programs.

• Participate in hydrogeological field investigation and monitoring programs under the supervision of experienced Hatfield staff.

• Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated to meet operational and field requirements.

• Support on-going data management and reporting functions.

Education and Experience:

• Pursuing a B.Sc. or technical diploma in sciences or engineering. Some prior formal training (e.g., coursework) in hydrogeology and/or hydrology is considered an asset.

• Experience related to groundwater exploration and testing, groundwater monitoring, hydrometric, climate, and/or surface water sampling is desirable but not required.

• Other experience that would be beneficial include construction environmental monitoring; soil, sediment, surface and groundwater quality sampling; and environmental effects monitoring and reporting.

Other Assets/Skills:

• Comfortable using technology and a desire to learn how to operate a variety of environmental
  monitoring systems such as dataloggers and software packages.

• Ability to work in teams of technicians with varying levels of experience and maintain a positive attitude.

• Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including working in remote locations and on programs that may require camp stays.

• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime in support of field programs.

• Good communication skills.

• Attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of adherence to field standard operating procedures and good data collection.
• A valid Canadian driver's license, as well as the ability to drive a 1/2 ton truck and meet the requirements for our third party automobile insurance coverage. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

How To Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email: resumes@hatfieldgroup.catsone.com. Please indicate "Co-Op Hydrogeological / Water Resources Technician – Fort McMurray" in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We extend an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised, that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications, we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.