HESL has been in Fort St John since 1998, and started by providing environmental consulting services primarily to upstream oil & gas industry. In the last 10 years we have diversified our services to include the transportation, mining, forestry and civil commercial/industrial sectors. Highmark Environmental Services Ltd (HESL) is looking to fill the full-time position of Line Locator/Environmental Assistant. The role is geared towards individuals with the appreciation of hard work; a strong desire for professional growth; and a willingness to learn new things to develop their career.

HESL is providing a unique opportunity for an individual, with line locating experience, who is looking to further develop their career in environmental sciences and start in a junior role/assistant and work their way up to a supervisory role.

Initial Position Overview

· Provide line locate services and be able to work independently and as a team member.

· Train under the direct supervision of HESL’s lead environmental supervisors to become, first ,an assistant and, in time, take on more of a supervisory role.

· Assist and train in the following:

o Environmental drilling programs, including; drilling, soil/water sampling, taking detailed notes and compiling all data into software programs such as Excel, Word, etc.

o Ecological assessments (stream/wetland, wildlife surveys, bird and amphibian sweeps).

o Stage 1 and 2 contaminated site investigations.





o Soil and groundwater assessments.

o Spill response.

o Surface casing vent testing and gas migration tests.

o Pumpoffs.

o Electromagnetic Surveys.

o Reclamation assessments.

· Be willing and able to work in remote locations under extreme conditions (+40oc to -40oc) and from mountains to muskeg.

· Be comfortable and certified in operating ATV/UTV/Snowmobiles. (Training/certification information available if required)

Requirements

· 5+ years experience line locating and oilfield experience.

· Valid general oilfield safety tickets (1st Aid, H2S, Line Locating).

Assets

· Although not required, post secondary education in earth or environmental sciences or working towards a diploma or professional designation.

· Report writing and good knowledge of programs such as; excel, word, Arc GIS, and use of a GPS.

· Positive mechanical aptitude.

· Ability to think critically, work hard and long hours.

· Heavy equipment operating experience.

· Physically fit.

· Willing to become a subcontractor.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $300.00-$400.00 per day

Expected hours: 24 – 60 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- On call

Experience:

- Line Locating: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort St. John, BC V1J 1H9

📌 Line Locator/Environmental Assistant (Fort St. John)
🏢 Highmark Environmental Services
📍 Fort St. John