Field Assistant - Yellowknife, Canada - Det'on Cho Corporation

Description

Seeking early career environmental professionals to join our team
and support various environmental projects in Yellowknife and beyond. The
successful candidates should be motivated to learn and work alongside
experienced environmental professionals. Looking for a candidate with a passion
for the outdoors and an interest in pursuing a career in the environmental
sciences.

About
the Role:

Field Assistants are responsible for supporting technicians and
specialists during fieldwork season. Specific duties will include, but are not
limited to:

• Summer employment (May-August) with possibility of extension or
  continued employment.
• Working in the field under the supervision of environmental technicians
  and specialists.
• Supporting field programs related to soil sampling, air quality
  monitoring, groundwater monitoring, environmental monitoring, wildlife
  monitoring, fish and fish habitat assessments, etc.
• Supporting project reporting, including researching, data management,
  and report writing.
• Supporting the coordination of field logistics and equipment management.
• Following health and safety procedures and collaborating in improving
  safety in the field.
• Completing required training programs for fieldwork (first aid, mine
  safety, helicopter safety).
• Flexible working hours, overtime and weekend work is possible but not
  required.

What
you'll need

For an individual to be successful in the role of a Field Assistant, they will need to meet the following
education and /or experience criteria:

• No previous education or professional experience
  required.
• Must have an eagerness to learn skills related to
  environmental monitoring and sampling.
• Previous experience or education within the environmental sciences considered
  an asset.
• Strong commitment to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work outside in adverse weather conditions for
  potentially long periods at a time.
• Willingness to travel and work in potentially remote locations.
• Experience working in mining, contaminated sites, or remote sites is an
  asset.
• Familiarity
  with Yellowknives Dene language, culture, and way of life would be considered
  assets.