Environmental Field Technician

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Yukon
R165136
Technical Specialties
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Field Technician to join our team! In this role you will get to work in a support role alongside the Project Manager on environmental projects in Northern Canada.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Performs routine, non-routine and occasionally heavy labor tasks related to on-site environmental monitoring and sampling activities, as directed by the Mine Manager and Project Manager. Activities will include, but not be limited to:
    • monitoring surface water and groundwater levels
    • collecting surface and groundwater samples
    • operate and maintain data collection equipment
    • surveying
    • maintain and update documentation and record logs
    • other tasks as directed by the Mine Manager
  • Tests, calibrates, repairs, and modifies control and instrumentation systems at on-site locations under general supervision. Some assignments are undertaken independently. May give some leadership and guidance to lower level Technicians.
  • Prepares required field and office reports of various activities and findings. May initiate reports and/or establish and maintain logs and records.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • High School diploma, or equivalent, and typically 6+ years of related work experience, or a Associate's Degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience
  • Experience completing environmental monitoring and sampling at remote mines in either NWT or Yukon
  • Comfortable traveling to and working on remote sites with difficult/challenging access
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Competency in performing typical Technician assignments and responsibilities, as well as tasks and testing techniques related to operations

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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