Field Technologist

InnoTech Alberta is seeking a Field Technologist for the Environmental Services team to provide support in executing a full range of field activities and initiatives. This includes, recruitment, training, supporting the activities of summer field staff and contributing to safe operating procedures. This position is also responsible for participating in monitoring activities, maintaining field data, field gear and other technical equipment for biological sampling.

You would be a good fit for this position if you:

• Enjoy working outdoors and in remote field situations.
• Able to support logistical considerations associated with large-scale, province-wide field work.
• Have a good understanding of field research and data collection.

We are game changers

InnoTech Alberta, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Innovates, is a leading Research and Technology Organization established by the Government of Alberta to serve the needs of government, industry, the innovation ecosystem & academia. Offering a diversified range of scientific, engineering, and technological research expertise and experience, and unique industrial-scale research infrastructure, equipment, and demonstration facilities, InnoTech Alberta accelerates and de-risks technology research, development, and deployment with focus on industrial solutions and innovation advancement. With a reputation for quality service and a long history of impacts in Alberta’s economy going back a century, our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to environment to fibre and bio-industrial.

Here’s some more information about the position:

InnoTech Alberta works collaboratively with Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI), an arms-length, value-neutral, scientific organization that measures and reports on the health of Alberta’s Biodiversity. The ABMI conducts world-class biodiversity monitoring of more than 2000 species and habitats throughout Alberta.

Areas of responsibility will include (but not limited to) the following:

• Actively participates and contributes to the planning of projects and logistics of field data collection.
• Support field staff in a variety of field conditions (e.g. remote locations, extreme weather conditions, often with limited accessibility).
• Provides feedback on new hires; assists with training.
• Theoretical and practical instruction of science-based protocols, safe operating procedures and hazard assessments.
• Participate in renewal of safe operating procedures and hazard assessments.
• Equipment maintenance and modification.
• Integration and operationalization of new technology and new protocols in the field program.
• Conducting field work when required
• Participate in logistical considerations associated with large-scale, province-wide field work
• Preparing materials and information for the following field season
• Works with other field operations staff to ensure that all safety training is complete before field operations begin.
• Assists in the training, keep up training certifications for All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Bear Awareness, Agro, Chainsaw Safety, and Flat-water Canoeing.

Qualifications;

• 2 year Technical Diploma in biology, natural resources, wildlife, forestry or related field
• More than 1 year related technical experience
• Previous related field work experience
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in independently and as part of a team
• Ability to endure long days, challenging conditions, and rigorous fieldwork
• Experience with some or all of the following: GPS, compass, navigation, 4X4, ATV, aerial image interpretation, working around helicopters
• Intermediate computer proficiency of Microsoft Office.

Why InnoTech Alberta?

We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance. The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

 This opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to applynow@albertainnovates.careferencing the competition title and number in the subject line.

The personal information collected in application for this position is for recruitment and hiring purposes. This collection is authorized by section 4 (c) of the Protection of Privacy Act. 

INNOTECH ALBERTA IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent

Hours bi-weekly: 72.5

Classification: TB

Pay Grade: 04

Full Time Annual Salary range: $47,893 – $59,910