Environmental Technician

**About SYLVIS**

SYLVIS is an established residuals management firm committed to providing industry-leading environmental consulting and operational services to a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors. We are a group of professionals pioneering innovative solutions to beneficially use residuals. Headquartered in Metro Vancouver, we have been Making Waste History for more than 35 years and foster an environment where curiosity and initiative are highly valued. 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.

**Position Description**

The Calgary 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), is mechanically inclined, and keen to travel to project sites throughout AB and BC. 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:

- Supervising biosolids deliveries to field sites and associated activities
- Conducting environmental monitoring and fieldwork, including site visits, sampling, and data collection
- Light field equipment operation such as pressure washers, aerial drones, and gas/electric powered hand tools
- Operating small tractor and weed trimmers for vegetation management
- Adhere to safety system requirements at all times and actively support a safe work culture
- Regular monitoring of willow crop for pests, diseases, and weeds
- Data entry and recordkeeping
- Spatial data management and map generation in ArcGIS and Google Earth
- Cleaning and maintaining sampling and field equipment
- Administrative responsibilities as required

**Qualifications**
- Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, plant science, soil science, agriculture, or a related discipline
- Valid Canadian driver’s license
- Have your own means of transportation to commute to the office and local field sites

**Skills and Experience**
- Experience working independently in a field-based role
- Experience driving in off-road conditions and pulling a trailer (or willingness to be trained)
- Experience operating equipment such as gas-powered trimmers, mowers, and small tractors
- Physically fit and able to complete repetitive tasks such as soil sampling
- Comfortable working outdoors in adverse weather conditions
- Willing to travel and work alone
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient with ArcGIS mapping software or willing to learn
- Fluent in English with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, team members, and subcontractors
- Experience working with pesticides is an asset
- Experience working with organic residuals such as manure, biosolids, or compost 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?

We are looking to fill this position for an April 2025 start. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.