Environmental Scientists/Field Technicians – Winnipeg Based
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Field Technician/Scientist to join our Winnipeg based team! In this role you will get to work independently as well as with contractors performing monitoring, sampling, and site investigations, principally at active and vacant downstream oil & gas properties.
What You'll Be Doing:
- 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.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- 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.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience working on downstream oil & gas sites would be considered an asset
- 1+ year's of relevant experience would be an asset
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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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