Environmental Technician - Fort McMurray, Canada - SGS

SGS
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Fort McMurray, Canada

4 weeks ago

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How would you like to work for a leading Global organization that has partnered with Oil Sands Industry leaders to protect wildlife and maintain the integrity of our earth and environment? If so, SGS may be the place for you.


With more than 97,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries.

As the world's leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world's top multinationals and one of the world's most innovative companies.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.


Job Description:


We have an immediate opening for March 13, March 20 or March 27 start date.

While this is a full time position, because the work is seasonal, the staff is reduced from December to February allowing employees three months off to relax.

Also Required:
High School Diploma

  • The individual is responsible for performing and/or expanding experience in routine operational and maintenance duties to support tailings pond and bird deterrent operations with limited supervision.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Bird deterrent activities in the field, including testing cannons, completing deterrent inspection reports, and recording GPS deterrent locations
  • Servicing and upkeep of bird deterrent equipment including cannons, floats, Lrads, effigies, kites
  • Assisting bird monitors in bird and wildlife hazing activities
  • Nest sweeping
  • Reporting bird sightings on or around tailings ponds to bird monitors/Foreman
  • Operation of boats, trucks and argos and trailers.
  • The individual may be required to assess designated areas for indications of wildlife presence by monitoring, reporting and documenting findings while also keeping watch for wildlife that may be in proximity of the team

These duties may include:

  • Monitoring for Bears and other wildlife while assisting with nest sweeping.
  • Preparedness to deploy any required wildlife deterrence mechanism such as bear spray, air horns, whistles, etc.
  • Documenting and reporting any wildlife presence such as sightings and identification of species, nests, dens, and subsequent flagging of areas of concern
  • Assisting bird monitors with the collection of bird data using bird identification skills, a GPS, range finder, binoculars, spotting scope and compass
  • The individual may be asked to assist in technical tasks including pond sounding, insitu testing, instrumentation installations, mudline and pond elevation surveys, and other duties.
  • The individual may be working from a boat or barge.
  • Maintain good reporting skills and communication skills. This could include completing one Daily Operators' Report, fully and completely, for each project worked on in the course of a day, detailing the daily project activities, any conversations between SGS and the client or contractor, and details of any problems encountered and submit to immediate supervisor for review. All paperwork must be clear, concise, complete and accurate.
  • The individual provides support to other staff members, both junior and senior.
  • The individual ensures daily completion and submission of all reports and other necessary documentation, including timesheets, vehicle logs, inspections and daily operator reports and other documentation.
  • Complete job hazard analysis and any required safety documentation
  • Participate in site safety inspections
  • The individual keeps the Foreman / Supervisor informed of any operational, safety or housekeeping issues, actions taken or required, and situations in the area.
  • Individual must monitor and complete required SGS Campus training in a timely manner.

Qualifications:


Profile:


  • High School Diploma
  • Environmental or Science education or experience would be an asset.
  • Must pass a Fit for Duty test and Drug and Alcohol screening
  • Must be able to provide an acceptable drivers abstract and pass a criminal background check

Required Skills:


  • Must be capable of standing and walking for long periods of time in various weather conditions and through challenging terrain.
  • Must be comfortable being in proximity to nature/wildlife.
  • Must be willing to complete a Bear Awareness / Bird Deterrent training course
  • Must be selfmotivated and able to multitask.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to work well with others & independently.
  • Extended hours and shift work
  • Must hold or be willing to obtain a valid CSTS certificate or equivalent
  • Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Must work well under pressure
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and
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