Environmental Technician

**Location**:

- North Vancouver/New Westminster, BC**About Hatfield**:
This year, Hatfield is proud to celebrate 50 years of serving our clients and our community We have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers (2024) and Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers (2024). With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct field activities including construction monitoring including erosion and sediment control, fish, wildlife and vegetation surveys and baseline survey/assessments.
- Assist with project planning and implementation, including health and safety, resourcing, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, quality management, and day-to-day client liaison.
- Provide technical assistance for acquiring environmental permits, licenses, and approvals from regulatory agencies.
- Prepare a range of environmental compliance documents required for project approval and implementation, such as weekly reports, EMPs, EPPs, and environmental work plans.
- Work with project contractors and owners to identify and address environmental management and protection measures.

**Education and Experience**:

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction environmental monitoring.
- Relevant technical diploma, undergraduate degree, or equivalent with appropriate qualifications for work in BC.
- Experience interpreting and working with federal and provincial environmental regulatory and permitting requirements associated with infrastructure projects.
- Experience working successfully with large, multi-disciplinary heavy civil construction teams.
- Experience in and working with a range of environmental disciplines (e.g., air quality, noise, surface and groundwater quality, soils, erosion and sediment control, vegetation, fish and fish habitat, contaminated sites, archaeology, Indigenous communities, etc.) is an asset.
- Direct experience as a construction environmental monitor, having had exposure to erosion and sediment control, water quality, fish salvage, bird nesting surveys, and acoustic monitoring.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., BIT/RPBio, RBTech, AAg, EPt, etc.) or ability to obtain is an asset.
- Ability to work in the field for long hours in a variety of weather conditions.
- A valid driver’s license and experience driving a ½ ton truck.

**Other Assets/Skills**:

- Excellent problem-solving skills to ensure project delivery and compliance through creative and adaptable solutions.
- Capable of working and communicating with multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Ability to obtain permits, licenses, and approvals from local, provincial, and federal authorities as well as ability to write weekly reports, EMPs, etc.
- Understanding of pertinent environmental legislation, regulations, and guidance documents.
- Excellent communication (verbal and technical writing) skills and time management.

**What's In It For You?**:

- Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
- Matching group retirement plan
- Comprehensive health insurance - medical/dental/vision coverage
- Competitive vacation and special leave
- Professional development & mentorship
- Relocation allowance

**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging**:
Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

**How to Apply**: