Intermediate Soil Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Paragon Soil & Environmental Consulting

Paragon Soil & Environmental Consulting

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Intermediate Soil Specialist - Job Description

Position
:
Intermediate
Soil Specialists

Reports to:
Project Manager(s)

Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

Paragon is a leading environmental consulting company specializing in soils, vegetation, and wetlands as they relate to natural resource and infrastructure development and reclamation. Our team has the good fortune to work on many of the largest and most dynamic industrial projects in the country. Our reputation with clients is built through using applied science, decades of experience, and consistently sound judgment to help their projects be successful. _
We recognize the collective strengths of our team and are committed to providing highquality service, while providing a safe and rewarding work environment. Paragon offers our team members an engaging and professional workplace that fosters creativity and diversity. We invest in our team by offering competitive salaries and benefits, interesting projects, and professional development opportunities._
Paragon is currently seeking Intermediate Soil Specialists to join our team. Compensation will be commensurate with experience._

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting and/or leading soil survey programs, from proposals and project startup through to the final deliverable submission
Contributing to field programs as a crew or field lead depending on experience, while building the skills and knowledge required to take on larger, more complex projects and roles
Working cooperatively with technical, HSE, GIS, and administrative colleagues to successfully deliver our products
Serving as Project Manager on small to medium sized projects or assisting Project Managers on larger projects with various tasks as they arise
Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: data management through the collection, entry, synthesis and reporting phases; preparing field reports; ground disturbance preparation; hazard assessments; sample processing and delivery
Providing input on how best to use technology to improve the soil survey process
Attending workshops, meetings, and other similar events
Exercising good judgment in situations that are not covered by policies and procedures
Pursuing continuing education and additional professional development
Preparing regular, timely and accurate timesheets, expense reports and other relevant documentation
Assisting with equipment maintenance and safety

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

You must have the following attributes:

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institute
Eligibility to register with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA)
At least three (3) years of soil survey experience including experience leading as a crew lead
Physical capacity for strenuous fieldwork, including augering deep inspection sites and walking several kilometres through rough terrain
An absolute, genuine dedication to safe work
Ability to be productive while working independently as well as in a team setting
Resultsoriented and efficient, with excellent problemsolving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an affinity for working respectfully with colleagues and clients at all levels
Proficient with computers and software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (at least an intermediate level of proficiency)
Comfortable using advanced GPS units or tablets
Valid Class 5 Driver's License, with clean drivers abstract, able to travel throughout the provinces and work weekends when necessary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Safety Certificates including First Aid, Advanced driver training, GDII, H2S, OSSA, CSTS, PCST, WHMIS, Bear Aware, ATV/UTV
ATV/UTV/Argo experience
Current registration with the AIA as a full professional member (P.Ag or R.TAg)
Plant identification skills

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

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