CBA - Environmental Technician III

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented CBA - Environmental Technician III to join our team In this role you will support various aspects of environmental compliance monitoring and investigations at the Faro Mine Remediation Project (FMRP).

This role will report to Environmental Manager. This role is a rotational position (2 weeks on & 2 weeks off), 10 hours per day.

This is a unionized position represented by USW Local #925. Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Union membership and dues will apply.

The hourly wage for this position is $30.04.

The FMRP, located in Faro, Yukon, is one of the largest and most complex abandoned mine remediation projects in Canada. Faro is located 4 hours northeast of Whitehorse, Yukon, and currently has a population of approximately 350 people. Furnished housing will be provided, you will be required to prepare your own meals during the shift on Site.  Flights to Whitehorse, travel between Whitehorse and Faro, and daily transportation to and from the Mine Site to Faro will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Environmental Technician III will be primarily responsible for executing the core tasks in the field and completing paperwork associated with the field work. You are expected exercise sound judgment, and work long hours at a northern and remote site setting. Typical duties include:

• Execute the core field tasks under supervision of Environmental Manager, including discharge water sampling, geotechnical inspections and elevation surveys for water levels in ponds and pits;

• Be proficient in data collection, water quality monitoring, collecting samples, and geotechnical monitoring;

• Report any outstanding observations / findings from the field to Environmental Manager;

• Prepare fieldnotes, checklists, observation logs, and photo logs for review;

• Use appropriate equipment to complete various monitoring tasks;

• Follow internal QA/QC programs

• Perform other duties as assigned by Environmental Manager.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Post secondary education (degree or technologist diploma) in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences, Biology, Geotechnical Engineering, Forestry, Hydrogeology, or related fields. Candidates with considerable training and experience may be equally considered.

• Remote mine site field work experience preferred;

• Effective communication skill is a must, both verbally and written;

• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.);

• Self-motivated, and ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• A strong sense of Health and Safety, and attention to detail is required;

• Ability to lift up to 20 kg;

• Ability to comfortably work outdoors in various weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, extreme cold, etc. is a must;

• Valid class 5 driver's license; and

• Experience with operating equipment including ATV's, snowmobile, and power boats is an asset.

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