Soil Handling Monitor Jobs

POSITION SUMMARY:

Paragon provides conservation and reclamation planning and monitoring services to many major pipeline and mining projects, across much of our beautiful country. Soil handling monitors are responsible for supporting client reclamation programs, including soil salvage, soil placement, reclamation monitoring, and compliance with regulatory commitments. Successful candidates will gain a thorough understanding of the pipeline and mining regulatory environment and industrial operations, in addition to contributing to the successful reclamation of major industrial projects. These positions are predominantly field-based and include shift-work of various durations. For you to enjoy this work and be successful, you must naturally have a positive nature, be flexible, quietly confident, like to work outdoors in all conditions and thrive when working independently within a project team environment. You understand that asking for advice or clarification is not a sign of weakness. You believe that nothing is more important than working safely and protecting those around you. If you can’t bear the thought of missing some prime camping weekends and/or will struggle to find dog/cat/bird-sitting, this job is not for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: data management through the collection, entry, synthesis and reporting phases; site seeding; vegetation control; preparing various formats of field reports; ground disturbance preparation; hazard assessments; accurate completion of chain-of-custody forms and delivery of samples to the lab; and assisting with biophysical scopes of work such as soil survey.
• Supervision of conservation and reclamation activities along pipeline rights-of-way or on mining leases.
• Assisting with equipment maintenance and safety.
• Exercising good judgment in situations that are not covered by policies and procedures.
• Pursuing continuing education and participating in conferences and workshops.
• Providing input on how best to use the technology available to us to improve the reclamation process.
• Assisting Project Managers with various tasks as they arise.
• Attending workshops, meetings, and other similar events.
• Preparing regular, timely and accurate timesheets, expense reports and other relevant documentation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

You must have the following attributes:

• Eligibility to register with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA).
• Ability to work productively independently as well as in a team setting.
• An absolute, genuine dedication to working safely.
• Results-oriented and efficient, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Physical capacity for strenuous fieldwork including walking long distances through rough terrain.
• Comfortable using advanced GPS units or tablets.
• Proficient with computers and software, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (at least an intermediate level of proficiency).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an affinity for working respectfully with colleagues, contractors, and clients.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with clean drivers abstract, able to travel throughout the provinces and work weekends when necessary.
• Have completed or are working towards a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or Diploma in a reclamation-related field from a recognized post-secondary institute.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Plant identification skills.
• Previous experience with pre-disturbance soil survey and/or post-reclamation assessments.
• Current registration with the AIA.
• ATV/UTV/Argo experience.
• Demonstrated competence in conflict management.
• Safety Certificates: First Aid, Advanced driver training, GDII, H2S, OSSA, CSTS, PCST, WHMIS, Bear Aware, ATV/UTV/Argo.
• Understanding of agricultural practices.
• Knowledge of and experience applying the Canadian System of Soil Classification.
• Previous experience in a related role that included reclamation scopes of work such as soil salvage, soil placement, and/or revegetation.

Please submit your application to [email protected], including your resume (with three references) and a cover letter that outlines why you would be a great fit for the Paragon team. We thank you for your interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.