Posted 17 months ago
Environmental Technician
@ Gitxsan
South Hazelton, British Columbia
Overview
Gitxsan Environmental Services is hiring a part-time Environmental Technician for field projects across multiple locations. The work covers data collection with compass, GPS and maps, environmental assessments, water quality monitoring, reporting, and environmental checks around construction. The posting requires a Class 5 BC driver's licence, a drug and alcohol test, and travel of 10 days per month.
Responsibilities:
- Collect field data with compasses, GPS and maps
- Assess fish, wetlands, wildlife and health
- Monitor and maintain water quality standards
- Compile and submit reports by deadlines
- Supervise construction for environmental compliance
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma; environmental science diploma or degree an asset
- Minimum 6 months environmental or natural resource experience
- Class 5 BC driver's licence
- Proficiency in GIS and remote sensing
- Ability to travel 10 days per month
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2025-06-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | ATV/UTV Operators Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Environmental science, Chemistry, Biology, Forestry |
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Gitxsan
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Job Title: Environmental Technician
Company: Gitxsan Environmental Services
Location: Multiple Locations
Job Summary
As an Environmental Technician, you will be responsible for assisting with field projects, conducting data collection using compass, GPS, and maps, performing environmental assessments, monitoring water quality, and preparing reports. You will be ensuring compliance with environmental protection planning and construction activities.
Responsibilities
- Gathering data using compasses, GPS devices, and maps.
- Conducting assessments on scopes, fish, wetlands, wildlife, and health.
- Monitoring and maintaining water quality standards.
- Compiling and submitting reports by set deadlines.
- Adhering to established protocols for computerized reporting.
- Developing plans for environmental protection initiatives.
- Supervising construction activities to ensure environmental compliance.
- Conducting environmental checks after construction completion.
- Exhibiting proficiency in GIS and remote sensing technologies.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma. Recognized diploma course or post-secondary degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, forestry, or related discipline is an asset.
- Minimum of 6 months of clean and stable career history in the environmental or natural resource field or related experience.
- Class 5 BC Driver's License.
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
- The job is physically demanding, requiring essential physical fitness and stamina to withstand prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and camping in diverse environmental conditions.
- Confident working in adverse weather conditions and remote bush locations.
- Proficiency in GIS and remote sensing.
- Ability to travel 10 days per month.
- Strong understanding of the Gitxsan region, terrain, culture, and history is highly beneficial.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in computer skills for data entry, manipulation, and retrieval.
- Environmental Mapping training, ATV/UTV Operators Certificate is an asset.
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