Field Technician

About the role

This position supports backcountry operations and the maintenance of the shop facility for the Lands and Resources department. It is a primarily field‑based role that involves long days outdoors in varying conditions, requiring a quick learner with hands‑on experience and a team‑oriented mindset.

Key responsibilities

• Support field work on and off the CLAWR and operate department equipment such as side‑by‑sides, skid steers, tractors, trucks, quads, boats and snowmobiles.
• Participate in consultation site visits, including HRIA (Archeology) field work.
• Conduct fisheries monitoring, water‑quality monitoring, and terrestrial biology fieldwork using cameras and acoustic recording units.
• Manage data using computers and software tools.
• Maintain a clean and well‑kept shop facility and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean three‑year abstract.
• Demonstrated field experience in environmental or related sectors (e.g., wildfire, seismic, forestry, landscaping, guiding).
• Experience operating boats and ATVs; ability to stay overnight in the field.
• Willingness to work weekends approximately 50 % of the time.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team while handling multiple priorities.

Required skills

• ATV operation
• Boat operation
• Equipment maintenance and operation