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Field Technician

Cold Lake, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Temporary, Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

This position supports backcountry operations, including equipment maintenance and various environmental field activities such as monitoring and site visits. The role also involves data management and maintaining the shop facility.

Job details

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for supporting the Backcountry operations of the department as well as the operations and maintenance of our shop facility. It is primarily a field position which will expose staff to a wide range of environmental work. The position requires long days working outdoors, often in less than ideal conditions. The right candidate is a quick learner with lots of hands-on experience and a willingness to work as a team. Duties and Responsibilities: Support the implementation of field work on and off the CLAWR Operate department equipment including, but not limited to side by sides, skid steer, tractor, trucks, quads, boats, snowmobiles Participate in consultation site visits including HRIA (Archeology) field work Participate in a wide range of field related activities including, but not limited to, fisheries monitoring, water quality monitoring, terrestrial biology fieldwork with Cameras and Acoustic Recording units Participate in data management using computers and software Keep the shop facility clean and well maintained Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Class 5 Drivers License Clean 3-year drivers abstract Demonstrated Field Experience in environmental or other sectors (eg. wildfire, seismic, forestry, landscaping, guiding/ outfitting etc.) Experience with boats and ATV’s is required Willing and able to stay overnight or for multiple nights in the field Must be able to work weekends about 50% of the time Outdoor experience is considered an asset Skills in operating and maintaining equipment required Able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate in a team environment Dealing with multiple competing priorities Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements: Hours of work are typically 9:00-5:00 but longer days are required sometimes. Field work is required. This may require walking long distances, being outside for extended periods, lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs. Overtime may be required Working hours can vary and may require a flexible schedule depending on type of assignment or work plan task. Evening and weekend work may be required to attend meetings, events, and community engagement sessions. Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Class 5 driver's license, a clean driving abstract, and demonstrated field experience in environmental or related sectors. Proficiency in operating equipment like boats and ATVs is required, along with the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.