Employer: SynergyAspen Environmental

Salary or Wage: $35-$40/hour

Start Date:

Qualifications: - 1+ years’ drilling or screw-pile experience with a preference given to candidates with environmental or geotechnical specialty.
- Experience in Northeast BC, related to remediation/reclamation/natural science is an asset.
- Have a valid Class 5 Drivers License in good standing (a Driver Abstract's will be required).
- Trailer endorsement or willingness to acquire.
- Must be physically capable of the role including lifting, kneeling, traversing remote landscapes and other related requirements.
- Experience and/or the ability to work in remote areas in varied weather conditions, including winter (-30C) and summer (+30C) conditions.
- Availability to work in camp locations and remote areas, generally in the Peace River Region.
- Positive attitude and related behaviors including a strong work ethic, ability to be proactive and self motivated.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability, experience with small equipment repair an asset.
- Ability to secure, tow, load and unload a trailer with a GVW up to 30,000 pounds.
- Commitment to safety.

Description:

Office Location: Fort St. John, BC

Candidate must be able to work from our Fort St. John office, or willing to relocate to Fort St. John. We are willing to offer a relocation bonus for the right candidate.

Overview

SynergyAspen's purpose is to reduce our clients’ environmental footprint. We are a growing environmental consulting firm that provides clients with exceptional service and value, and our employees with meaningful careers. Our areas of expertise include contaminated sites, reclamation, and natural sciences work.

The primary function of the Environmental Drilling Assistant is to ensure the safe and efficient execution of drilling investigations. The role works from our Fort St. John office and works with the Environmental Lead Driller to support our field team, environmental consultants, and our clients to complete all scopes of work in a professional and efficient manner. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to work independently, and possess excellent troubleshooting and mechanical skills.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Provide excellent levels of service to our internal and external clients in a professional manner.
- Assist in operating and maintaining drill rigs and all equipment (skid steers, trucks, trailers).
- Assist in setting up and operating drill rigs, auger equipment, and other in-situ testing equipment.
- Assist with the mobilization and demobilization of equipment in hard-to-access environments.
- Install ground water monitoring wells.
- Provide assistance to the Lead Driller and field team as required.
- Complete Daily Field Tickets at the end of every workday.
- Review documents and permits as required for the job.
- Perform other shop functions as required.
- Maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
- Ensure specific health and safety requirements are met; and
- Other responsibilities and/or duties as may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company. Successful candidates may be required to submit reference checks, criminal background checks, and education verification.

We thank all interested applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What SynergyAspen Offers You

- An opportunity to be a leader in the adoption and use of technology for an environmental consulting company with the purpose of reducing our clients’ environmental footprint.
- An opportunity to expand your expertise, and work for a company with integrity of purpose.
- An opportunity to develop your career in a growing company from three (3) different office locations (Fort St. John & Port Moody, BC and Calgary, AB).
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive extended health benefits.
- Eligibility for educational and professional membership dues reimbursements.
- Eligibility for profit sharing.
- External and internal training budget.
- Flexible work schedules and time-off options (banked time and unpaid time-off).
- Business-casual dress code.
- Pet friendly offices.
- Remote work flexibility.