Environmental Field Generalist

ERM is seeking a Field Generalist to join our Central Canada team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The successful candidate will be competent with data collection and management and have experience with any of the following skillsets: hydrometric monitoring, aquatic studies and/or monitoring programs in streams, rivers, and lakes involving water quality and quantity, sediment quality, and biotic communities. The scientist/engineer will carry out data analysis, database management, and report writing.

This posting is for a motivated, career-minded person who enjoys remote fieldwork and working independently. Position would include a Northern Allowance for duration of employment in the Northwest Territories. Yellowknife is a remote city in northern Canada, renowned for access to the vast boreal landscape, dancing Aurora Borealis, and the midnight sun. Yellowknife has vibrant and embracing community with no shortage of opportunities to connect to your new community whether you are into arts and crafts, recreational sports, and/or food for example.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement field programs.
• Compile, manage, and analyze data.
• Draft technical reports, or sections of reports, including baseline studies, environmental monitoring, environmental permitting, and impact assessments.
• Office administration for a small office and gear inventory (example: Health and Safety oversight, gear maintenance and dispatching).
  
  

Qualifications and Desirable Skills:

• BSc in any scientific discipline.
• 2-3 years (3-5 years preferred) of experience organizing, managing, and executing field programs, including working in remote locations.
• Experience implementing field and data QAQC practices.
• Strong data management, graphical and statistical interpretation skills (using the open-source program R or similar is an asset).
• Excellent writing skills, communication skills, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Territorial regulations and guidelines is an asset.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet regulatory and client deadlines.
• Ability to travel, and work in remote locations under a variety of seasonal conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and positively within a team setting as well as working independently.
• Boating experience is considered an asset; and
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  
  

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!