Field Technician

• Collect surface water and groundwater samples for water quality analysis
• Collect soil samples and describe soil texture
• Prepare stratigraphic descriptions of soils and rocks
• Complete drilling logs for review by project managers
• Supervise the drilling and installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical wells
• Manually or continuously monitor groundwater levels
• Organize and conduct aquifer testing
• Install gauging stations, measure surface water velocity, and determine stream cross-sections
• Record field activities in the field notebook
• Review documentation and summarize field tasks
• Contribute to report preparation
• Perform data entry and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
• Contribute to proposal preparation and budgeting for fieldwork
• Arrange rental of appropriate equipment
• Calibrate field equipment and keep equipment records up to date
• Accompany and mentor junior staff during field activities, as needed

Requirements

• College diploma in Environmental Technology
• Knowledge of Quebec environmental regulations (Environment Quality Act, Intervention Guide—Protection of Soil and Rehabilitation of Contaminated Sites, and Directive 019 on the Mining Industry) is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French are required; bilingualism (English) is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure data accuracy
• Ability to properly operate field equipment and verify its calibration
• Self-motivated, with the ability to make decisions in stressful situations
• First Aid and Remote First Aid training, or willingness to obtain it
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), including statistical data processing
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS is an asset
• Must be willing to work in varying—and sometimes challenging—weather conditions, travel to remote locations, and work away from home for up to four consecutive weeks
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence and have access to reliable transportation
• A driver’s licence and experience driving a pickup truck with a trailer are required
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in environmental sampling and analysis, including groundwater and soil sampling, while ensuring compliance with Quebec environmental regulations. Proficient in data management, report preparation, and field equipment operation, with strong communication skills in both French and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Environmental Sampling
• Groundwater Monitoring
• Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Bilingual Communication

Hard Skills

• Soil Sampling
• Stratigraphic Description
• Drilling Supervision
• Aquifer Testing
• Field Equipment Calibration
• Data Entry
• Statistical Data Processing
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• ArcGIS Proficiency
• First Aid Training

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Self-Motivated
• Decision-Making Under Stress

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Remote First Aid Training

Industry Keywords

• Quebec Environmental Regulations
• Environment Quality Act
• Intervention Guide
• Directive 019
• Health and Safety Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Field Notebook
• Monitoring Wells
• Gauging Stations
• Pickup Truck with Trailer

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