Environmental Technician
3 weeks ago
About SYLVIS
SYLVIS is an established residuals management firm committed to providing industry-leading environmental operational and consulting services to a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors. We are a group of highly experienced professionals pioneering innovative solutions to beneficially use residuals. Headquartered in Metro Vancouver, we have been Making Waste History for more than 35 years. SYLVIS is looking to expand its reach by growing across North America and is looking for employees that approach life with a desire to always learn, evolve, and grow. Join a forward-thinking, environmentally conscious team that values innovation, sustainability, and professional growth.
Position Description
The BC based **Environmental Technician** position is an opportunity to gain hands on experience in the environmental industry and learn alongside experienced professionals. Join a growing team who are passionate about the SYLVIS mission to Make Waste History through sustainable residuals management. The focus of the Environmental Technician role is to implement our operational and consulting project requirements both in the field and the office. You are a self-starter known for your organizational skills and work ethic. You are someone who enjoys time in the field (no matter the weather) and will travel to project sites throughout BC and AB. If you are passionate about sustainability, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and value continuous improvement, you'll fit right in.
Functions and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conducting environmental monitoring and fieldwork, including site visits, sampling, and data collection
- Light field equipment operation such as pressure washers and gas/electric powered hand tools
- Supervision of transport and operational site activities
- Adhere to safety system requirements at all times and actively support a safe work culture
- Data entry and recordkeeping
- Spatial data management and map generation in ArcGIS and Google Earth
- General labour and administrative activities to support project teams and company operations
- Cleaning and maintaining sampling and field equipment
- Administrative responsibilities as required
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in environmental science, plant science, soil science, agriculture, or a related discipline
- Valid Canadian driver’s license
Skills and Experience
- 0-2 years of experience in environmental monitoring or consulting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient with Arc GIS mapping software or willing to learn
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
- Willing to travel and work for periods of time at operational sites throughout BC and AB
- Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
- Experience driving in off-road conditions is an asset
- Experience operating or working around heavy equipment and/or on farms and mines is an asset
- Experience working with pesticides is an asset
- Experience working with residuals (ash, biosolids, compost, etc.) is an asset
**Benefits**:
SYLVIS is committed to offering best-in-class benefits for its employees and is highly focused on employee satisfaction and retention. Benefits available to permanent employees include:
- Annual profit-share program
- Laptop, cell phone and monthly plan
- Life insurance and extended health benefits, including a healthcare spending account of $1,000 per dependent
- Lifestyle spending account - $400 per year to support active living and sustainable behaviours (e.g. fitness memberships, public transit passes, exercise gear)
- Field gear allowance up to $475 per year
- Professional dues reimbursement for a relevant professional designation
- Professional development support and training opportunities
- Three weeks paid annual leave to start
- 13 paid statutory holidays
- Flexibility to work from home one day per week
- A fun and supportive work environment including all-staff meetings, social activities, and celebrating personal and professional accomplishments
- What key skills will you bring to SYLVIS?
- What skills would you like to gain and develop working at SYLVIS?
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