Environmental Monitoring Technician

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Environmental Monitoring Technician to our Environment and Water team based in Vancouver, BC.  

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

This is an hourly position with a rate of $35 to $45 per hour. This position may require up to 10-12 hour working days 3 to 6 days per week (a minimum number of hours per week is not guaranteed). Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business. 

Your Role:

• Conducting daily independent environmental monitoring of construction projects that may be urban projects, in-stream projects or other undeveloped sensitive environment locations. All monitoring will be conducted under the supervision of other team members.
• Work outside in varied weather conditions.
• Excellent attention to detail, and ability to work accurately and quickly to meet deadlines.
• Be punctual and able to start work early in the morning.
• Health and Safety for work at the project site.
• Willingness to work independently and in a team environment.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:      

• Post-secondary education in Environmental or Biological Sciences (technical diploma) and professional registration (Applied Biology Technician) in BC required, or candidate would meet requirements to apply for In-Training or full credential status.
• Environmental Monitoring and/or Environmental Consulting experience of between 1 to 4 years desired.
• Familiarity with BC specific environmental legislation and regulations is an asset.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and must provide a current drivers abstract. Suitable candidate must be comfortable driving to various locations around the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley or Vancouver Island.
• Experience with standard water quality monitoring or sampling equipment and data collection is an asset.
• Requires valid First Aid Certificate.
• Must be physically capable of working on undeveloped and/or challenging sites, around heavy equipment and in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, practicing safe work methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication for working with a Contractor.