Title                                        Soils Technician

Term                                        *March 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023

*May 1, 2023 – September, 1 2023.

#203 – 19292 60 Avenue

Surrey BC V3S 3M2

*Extension of the job offer will be reviewed within 30 days of the term end date

Status                                     *Term, Full-Time

*Overtime hours may be required and will be mutually agreed upon with conditions and compensation in alignment with the BC Employment Standards Act.

Reports to                            Justin McTavish PAg Vice President Agriculture and Soils.

Pay Details

Starting Wage                        $26.50

Pay Periods                           Every Second Friday

Overtime Eligibility               Applicable

 

Role Profile Details

Line of Business                   Environmental and Natural Resources Consulting Services

Training Requirements  Full onboarding and orientation process will occur within the first week, and subsequent on the job training will take place as required

Environment                         The position is dynamic in nature and will is primarily field work based in the summer months.;

Other Requirements             Working hours are dictated by that of client’s schedule. This position will include working long hours (possibly 10-to-14-hour days) at times, weekend work, and early morning start-up (i.e., 7:00 AM) at times. Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence and personal vehicle, mileage will be reimbursed at $0.65/km for personal vehicle use. Use of company and personal vehicles, dependent on the job and location.

Role Profile Description

The Soils Technician (ST) will organize and perform field tasks in a safe and effective manner. The ST will assist in various components of large-scale environmental projects in the utility, oil and gas, government, and private sectors. The ST will provide support related to construction monitoring, soil stripping recommendations based on soil pit observations and maintaining agricultural land capability during construction on ALR properties. The ST will work closely with junior and senior professional agrologists.

Key technical duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively and provide direction to oil and gas contractors (and other clients as needed) on soil stripping and soil handling procedures and general agricultural impacts from construction
• Complete work in a safe manner following all site-specific safety protocols
• Work with other McTavish staff for soils related support
• Complete daily monitoring reporting and manage all other related reporting requirements
• Attend weekly McTavish meetings when needed
• Provide updates on current projects
• Be active in professional development opportunities
• Maintain and calibrate equipment used for soil field
• Maintain positive relationships with existing and new

Application Details

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Justin@mctavishconsultants.ca