Top Benefits
About the role
Location
Fort McMurray, AB
About Hatfield
Hatfield, a proudly Canadian company, has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2025. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.
Hatfield Consultants is seeking a Water Resources Technician to join our Water Resources Group in Fort McMurray, Alberta. As part of this dynamic Hatfield team, the Water Resources Technician will provide field, technical and project management support for the design and implementation of hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality, water resource and other environmental management components of Hatfield’s projects in northern Alberta.
Responsibilities
- 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 under the supervision of experienced Hatfield staff.
- Compile, manage and assess water quality, water use, hydrometric, hydrogeologic and climatic data.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated to meet operational and field requirements.
- Support on-going data management and reporting functions.
- Support research and analytical tasks including data collection, compilation, analysis, statistical and deterministic modeling.
- Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written – including technical or scientific writing).
- Field work in remote locations.
Education and Experience
- B.Sc. or technical diploma in engineering or sciences with hydrology or hydrogeology experience
- A minimum of one year of water resource monitoring experience.
- Familiar with the Alberta and Federal regulatory environments for environmental monitoring and construction projects would be an asset.
- Experience and interest in field work, including long days in the field.
- Experience related to groundwater exploration and testing, groundwater monitoring, hydrometric, climate, and/or surface water sampling is desirable but not required.
- A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, experience driving a pickup truck and the ability to meet the requirements for our third-party automobile insurance policy.
Other Assets/Skills
- Construction environmental monitoring; soil, sediment, surface and groundwater quality sampling; and environmental effects monitoring and reporting.
- 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 which requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime in support of field programs.
- Attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of adherence to field standard operating procedures and good data collection.
What's In It For You?
- Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
- Matching group retirement plan
- Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage
- Competitive vacation and special leave
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Relocation allowance
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 “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.
About Hatfield
Hatfield is proud to celebrate 50 years of serving our clients and our community this year! As one of BC's Top Employers 2024 for our third year, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. Our specialty is in the areas of aquatic ecology, environmental assessment and monitoring, contaminant monitoring, GIS and remote sensing, environmental information systems, biodiversity assessments, social impact assessments, stakeholder consultations, water resources management, wildlife habitat and management, environmental infrastructure design, effects assessment, and international development. We are particularly active in Western Canada, Indonesia, and Southern Africa.
In Canada, Hatfield has offices in North Vancouver, New Westminster, Terrace, Fort St. John, Fort McMurray, and Calgary. Here we provide environmental and social services for industrial clients in the pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation and municipal infrastructure, forestry, agriculture, and fisheries and aquaculture sectors, as well as for public sector and Indigenous clients. Internationally, Hatfield works closely with international development agencies, multi-lateral funding agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and industrial partners through our offices in Bogor, Indonesia, and Botswana, Africa.
We specialize in undertaking complex, multi-disciplinary projects, often in collaboration with networks of local experts and specialists in particular fields. Our work strives to provide cost-effective, sustainable solutions to our clients’ environmental and social needs.
Top Benefits
About the role
Location
Fort McMurray, AB
About Hatfield
Hatfield, a proudly Canadian company, has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2025. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.
Hatfield Consultants is seeking a Water Resources Technician to join our Water Resources Group in Fort McMurray, Alberta. As part of this dynamic Hatfield team, the Water Resources Technician will provide field, technical and project management support for the design and implementation of hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality, water resource and other environmental management components of Hatfield’s projects in northern Alberta.
Responsibilities
- 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 under the supervision of experienced Hatfield staff.
- Compile, manage and assess water quality, water use, hydrometric, hydrogeologic and climatic data.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated to meet operational and field requirements.
- Support on-going data management and reporting functions.
- Support research and analytical tasks including data collection, compilation, analysis, statistical and deterministic modeling.
- Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written – including technical or scientific writing).
- Field work in remote locations.
Education and Experience
- B.Sc. or technical diploma in engineering or sciences with hydrology or hydrogeology experience
- A minimum of one year of water resource monitoring experience.
- Familiar with the Alberta and Federal regulatory environments for environmental monitoring and construction projects would be an asset.
- Experience and interest in field work, including long days in the field.
- Experience related to groundwater exploration and testing, groundwater monitoring, hydrometric, climate, and/or surface water sampling is desirable but not required.
- A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, experience driving a pickup truck and the ability to meet the requirements for our third-party automobile insurance policy.
Other Assets/Skills
- Construction environmental monitoring; soil, sediment, surface and groundwater quality sampling; and environmental effects monitoring and reporting.
- 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 which requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime in support of field programs.
- Attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of adherence to field standard operating procedures and good data collection.
What's In It For You?
- Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
- Matching group retirement plan
- Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage
- Competitive vacation and special leave
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Relocation allowance
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 “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.
About Hatfield
Hatfield is proud to celebrate 50 years of serving our clients and our community this year! As one of BC's Top Employers 2024 for our third year, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. Our specialty is in the areas of aquatic ecology, environmental assessment and monitoring, contaminant monitoring, GIS and remote sensing, environmental information systems, biodiversity assessments, social impact assessments, stakeholder consultations, water resources management, wildlife habitat and management, environmental infrastructure design, effects assessment, and international development. We are particularly active in Western Canada, Indonesia, and Southern Africa.
In Canada, Hatfield has offices in North Vancouver, New Westminster, Terrace, Fort St. John, Fort McMurray, and Calgary. Here we provide environmental and social services for industrial clients in the pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation and municipal infrastructure, forestry, agriculture, and fisheries and aquaculture sectors, as well as for public sector and Indigenous clients. Internationally, Hatfield works closely with international development agencies, multi-lateral funding agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and industrial partners through our offices in Bogor, Indonesia, and Botswana, Africa.
We specialize in undertaking complex, multi-disciplinary projects, often in collaboration with networks of local experts and specialists in particular fields. Our work strives to provide cost-effective, sustainable solutions to our clients’ environmental and social needs.