CareerPlan

Water Quality Technician

Yellowknife, CanadaFull-time2026-05-06 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · Canada

Core

Conduct surface and groundwater quality monitoring, sampling, and data management for environmental projects at mine sites and contaminated locations in the Northwest Territories.

Role type

Senior IC environmental technician (water quality)

Builds

Environmental monitoring data, field reports, and project deliverables for mining and remediation clients

Domain

Environmental consulting + mining + water quality

Required skills

Surface water sampling, groundwater sampling, field equipment operation, data collection, technical writing, project management, safety compliance

Preferred skills

Drone operation, EQuIS database management, proposal writing, business development, hydrogeology experience

Technologies

EQuIS Collect, Field Maps, Survey123, Microsoft 365, Westbay sampling system, Waterra Hydrolift pump

Responsibilities

Surface water quality monitoring and sampling, Deep multiport groundwater sampling, Shallow groundwater monitoring and sampling, Operating and maintaining field equipment, Collecting field data using tablets and software, Sampling mine drainage and tailings ponds, Aquatics effects monitoring and toxicity testing, Fieldwork Quality Control sampling, Overseeing project tasks and managing technical groups, Working with government departments and clients, Executing Occupational Health and Safety policies

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship potential