MMSC Job Posting – Community-Based Environmental Field Technician

This opening is for a short-term (six month) position as an Environmental Field Technician.

The Environmental Field Technician is responsible for performing field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that may impact health to FMMN community members.

Job Summary:

The Environmental Monitoring Field Technician is responsible for collecting and processing a variety of monitoring samples including air, water, plants, fish, bugs, and soil. These are done in all seasons – so you must enjoy being outdoors. The position reports to the Supervisor, Environmental Projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Daily air/odour monitoring
- As required, gather water, soil and other samples to determine pollution levels if applicable and assess environmental conditions
- Set up and operate equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutant data from sites
- Upload daily air/odour data and record other field work
- Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance on tools, and sampling equipment (e.g., odour Ranger)
- Must be comfortable working in a team, and at times working independently




- Participate in field work planning and as needed participate in investigations and sampling
- Attend & participate in team meetings (CBM, MMSC)
- Attend safety training classes when arranged
- Initiate and contribute to environmental related activities
- Attend work related workshops and training sessions
- Complete tasks in a timely manner with limited supervision
- Abide by all safety policies and procedures at all times
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Environmental Projects

Experience & Education:

- Secondary education or equivalent
- Previous environmental monitoring and/or experience in conducting monitoring activities preferred
- Safety training relevant to being on the land preferred
- Must have a Class 5 Drivers License
- Comfortable in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook) and meeting related software

Schedule:
- This is a part time position working 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday. There will be extended hours during peak fieldwork sessions as required.

If you are interested in working with a great team, please submit your resume to Foluke Aina, Supervisor Environmental Projects, at [email protected]

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Based Environmental Field Technician (Wood Buffalo)
🏢 FMMN
📍 Wood Buffalo