Environmental Field Technician

Job summary

Conduct environmental monitoring, including water and soil sampling, and support impact assessments, environmental planning, climate risk assessments, and related field programs. Collect, analyze, and report data; prepare technical documents and funding applications; support training; and coordinate with communities, clients, government agencies, and environmental organizations.

Job details

Environmental Field Technician Narratives is a planning firm, specializing in impact assessment, community engagement, and conflict transformation. We are driven by applying tested ideas, exploring innovative techniques, trying new research designs, and constantly pushing our standards in impact assessment practice. For more information, please visit www.narrativesinc.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/narratives-inc/. Narratives is currently seeking candidates for our Environmental Field Technician position to support our team. The position will be a full-time, 1-year term role. Responsibilities Support the team with environmental monitoring activities, including water and soil sampling. Contribute technical support on impact assessments, community-based environmental planning, climate adaptation and climate risk assessments, and food sovereignty assessments. Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting while strictly following established protocols and procedures to ensure accurate, consistent, and reliable work. Support with building funding applications for field work, including ability to follow templates while also exercising creativity with building new grant applications. Support field teams with facilitating environmental monitoring training programs. Support with writing environmental reports, memorandums, briefing notes, project descriptions, background studies, and impact analyses. Strong ability to research and review relevant information to ensure compliance and meet environmental regulations and standards. Ability to engage with various groups, including government agencies and environmental organizations, to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into projects. Communicate effectively with team members and clients. Work in remote field locations, using a wide variety of technical equipment. Understand and apply for any necessary permits for field work. Perform other responsibilities as needed. Qualifications Demonstrated experience working in the field, including in remote locations. Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities and organizations. Comfortable in challenging environments in all seasons and remote areas. A diploma or degree in environmental sciences, ecology, wildlife biology, forestry, aquatics, or a related field is required. Ability to receive constructive feedback and be able to demonstrate responsiveness to coaching by mentors. Willingness to perform both field and office tasks, including technical writing and reporting. Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to critically think and apply skills acquired in a diverse range of settings. Ability to understand maps, field notes, and comfortable using relevant apps and software. Adaptable, versatile, able to work in a fast-paced environment, willing to learn and explore. Strong attention to detail, and ability to manage and organize large amounts of information. Ability to communicate with diverse audiences. A valid driver’s licence and an ability to travel (sometimes 3 days a week, a few weeks in a row). What’s In It For You? Narratives offers a flexible, progressive workplace with: Flexible work hours, including option to work remotely when possible. Dedicated professional development funds. Welcome-back bonus for new parents plus a monthly childcare stipend for the first year of return. 12 paid wellness days per year. Health benefits plan and RSP matching (at 2%) effective first day of work. 14 vacation days per year Transportation and phone stipend. Mental health supports. Salary Range: $50,000 to $65,000 per year depending on experience Narratives encourages candidates to apply even if you feel you don’t match all the qualifications. We are open to discussions around salary should you feel your experience exceeds this range. Application Guidelines Please submit a cover letter and a resume to hr@narrativesinc.com. Narratives is committed to promoting principles of diversity and inclusion. We are actively seeking to increase the number of BIPOC employees within our organization. We strongly encourage applicants to self-identify if they feel comfortable doing so. Preference may be given to these applicants.

What you’ll do

Conduct environmental monitoring, including water and soil sampling, and support impact assessments, environmental planning, climate risk assessments, and related field programs. Collect, analyze, and report data; prepare technical documents and funding applications; support training; and coordinate with communities, clients, government agencies, and environmental organizations.

Requirements

A diploma or degree in environmental sciences or a related field is required, along with demonstrated field experience, including work in remote locations, and experience with First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities or organizations. Candidates need strong writing, analytical, communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills, comfort with field and office work in challenging conditions, a valid driver’s licence, and willingness to travel frequently.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Option When Possible
• Professional Development Funds
• Welcome-Back Bonus for New Parents
• Childcare Stipend
• Paid Wellness Days
• Health Benefits Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan Matching
• Vacation Days
• Transportation Stipend
• Phone Stipend
• Mental Health Supports

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Environmental Monitoring
• Water Sampling
• Soil Sampling
• Impact Assessment
• Environmental Planning
• Climate Adaptation
• Climate Risk Assessment
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Environmental Reporting
• Research
• Regulatory Compliance
• Community Engagement
• Fieldwork
• Communication

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Consulting