Environmental Field Technician (Field Based)

About the Role

Post‑construction monitoring is critical for balancing renewable energy development with wildlife stewardship. Your field work will directly support bird and bat mortality monitoring and other wildlife surveys, providing data that informs mitigation strategies and regulatory compliance for wind energy projects. You will spend three to five days per week in the field, often traveling on foot across uneven terrain and operating a rental truck to reach remote sites. Shifts may extend up to 12 hours and occasionally include weekend or holiday work. Accommodations near Medicine Hat are coordinated for overnight shifts, and work schedules are set monthly for consistency. • Collect and record bird and bat mortality data and conduct wildlife surveys post‑construction. • Manage, organize, and report field data for wind energy projects. • Travel to remote field sites, operate a rental truck, and work independently in outdoor conditions. • Uphold ERM’s safety culture and promote safety awareness on‑site. • Maintain a professional, collaborative field team environment. • Work 3‑5 days per week in the field, up to 12‑hour days, with possible weekend/holiday shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸mortality data
• ▸wildlife surveys
• ▸data management
• ▸remote travel
• ▸safety culture
• ▸truck operation

What You Bring

Join ERM, a global environmental leader, as an Environmental Field Technician (Field Based) in Medicine Hat, AB. This part‑time, project‑based role (minimum 30 hours/week) offers an eight‑month term with potential extension and full training on site‑specific safety, sampling and inspection procedures. It is designed for early‑career professionals seeking hands‑on field experience in environmental consulting. The position requires 0‑3 years of field experience, a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Biological or Environmental Sciences, and a valid driver’s license. Strong observational, organizational, and communication skills, as well as basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, are essential. Preferred experience includes recording detailed technical data and familiarity with environmental monitoring programs. • Required: 0‑3 years field experience, Bachelor’s/Diploma in Biological or Environmental Sciences, valid driver’s license. • Preferred: experience recording technical data, familiarity with environmental surveys, ability to walk long distances with heavy equipment.

Requirements

• ▸0‑3 years
• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸environmental sciences
• ▸driver’s license
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸data recording

Benefits

Hourly pay ranges from $30.29 to $34.60 based on education, experience and other factors; the role is limited‑term and non‑exempt. Employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and life & disability insurance. Bonus eligibility applies to regular employees but not to casual or Flexforce staff. • Compensation: $30.29‑$34.60 hourly, limited‑term, non‑exempt; eligible for limited benefits if >20 hrs/week.

Work Environment

Field