Environmental, Ecology and Geomatics 2023 Summer Jobs Open Summer Job Positions We are currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team as field technicians based out of our Whitecourt office. These positions are for the 2023 summer term, a practicum work term and with the potential for permanent full time permanent employment pending a successful summer season. The following positions are available: Creeks Technician: candidates will be familiar with watercourse inventory and sampling techniques.
Project tasks will consist of extensive field work conducting stream inventories, aquatic habitat inventory, and roadway watercourse crossing inspections. Creek technicians will also be utilized for ecology projects as the need arises. Restoration Technician: project duties include participation in seasonally active programs with extensive field work consisting of data collection, and site prescriptions.
Field work is conducted to support operational creek crossing restoration activities and linear restoration of caribou habitat. Knowledge of lotic ecosystems, fish identification, and ecosite classification are an asset. Forest Technician: candidates will be well versed with provincial legislation.
Project duties include participation in silviculture programs and ecosite classification based on soil and plant validation with extensive field work consisting of project supervision and data collection. Geomatics Technician: this position is focused on surveying, mapping and planning for environmental and ecological restoration projects. This data is used to aid in the development of spatial solutions for our clients.
Position Requirements Project work is remote, team based, safety driven with travel throughout the Province. Candidates need be adaptable and willing to accept the challenges and rewards of working long days outside in remote areas. Applicants will be given priority with the following qualifications: Current enrollment or recent completion of a Degree or Technical Diploma in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology, Engineering, Geomatics or Surveying A knowledge of Albertas aquatic and forest ecosystems Valid class five drivers license with a clean abstract and valid safety training in H2S Alive, Standard First Aid, defensive driving, WHMIS/GHS, ground disturbance and ATV operation Prior field work experience These positions require strong written and verbal communication skills.
Applicants must provide a valid class five drivers license with a clean abstract. Shift work applies to all projects. Apply Now Salary is competitive based on level of experience and education.
Woodlands offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment. Closing date is December 31, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter with a resume in a MS Word or .
pdf format. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. For more information visit www.
woodlandsnorth.co