Job Description

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Monitor to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for performing field activities and office activities related to the collection, assessment, management, and reporting of environmental data. The work is in a remote area, and you must be able to act independently, exercise sound judgment, and ideally enjoy the outdoors during all seasons. You must also have a strong commitment to conducting work safely.

Parsons has been successful in winning environmental and mining projects in Northern Canada and will be aggressively pursuing additional northern projects. We are a world-class leader in providing in-depth engineering, construction, technical, and management services. Our employees deliver landmark commercial, industrial, environmental, energy, power, and renewable infrastructure -- and provide innovative solutions to complex environmental, water quality, supply, treatment, watershed, and wastewater projects. We hire colleagues with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrive on solving project challenges in a high-energy environment. Parsons is helping to build a healthier and more sustainable world.

We are looking for an Environmental Monitor to join our Environmental Team at the FMC in beautiful Yukon Territory. In this position, the successful candidate will experience processes associated with the remediation of one of the largest abandoned mines in Canada. This will be a rotational position (2 or 3-week rotations), approximately 10 hours per day, though up to 12 hours per day seasonally. Housing will be provided but you will be required to prepare your own meals. Transportation to and from Whitehorse to Faro, and daily transportation to and from the mine site will be provided. Faro is about a 4 hour drive to the north east of Whitehorse and currently has a population of about 500 people.

These opportunities typically start on a temporary basis with the potential to move to a regular, full-time position and have a history of people advancing their careers within the organization.

What You'll Be Doing:

Collecting surface and treatment plant water samples, * Measuring field parameters,

• Gathering field notes,
• Collecting data according to prescribed procedures, processes, and standards,
• Surveying water elevations,
• Performing visual geotechnical inspections and recording observations,
• Entering and validating data in various software,
• Assisting with management of environmental data,
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly reports,
• Participating in a wide variety of contaminated site investigations and remediation projects, and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Education (degree or technologist diploma) in Earth Sciences or Biology or equivalent experience,
• 1+ years of experience in planning and conducting environmental monitoring,
• Proven ability to prepare reports and documentation,
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
• Must be comfortable working outdoors during all conditions,
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg,
• Valid class 5 driver's license,
• Proficient computer skills -Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.),

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience operating equipment including ATV's, snowmobile, and boats an asset
• Geotechnical knowledge / experience would be an asset, and
• Experience working at mine sites would be an asset

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

A full-service engineering and construction firm, we work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions--and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest--APPLY TODAY!