Water Resources Technician

Location

Fort McMurray, AB

About Hatfield

Hatfield, a proudly Canadian company, has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2025. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

We are seeking a permanent full-time junior or intermediate Water Resources Technician, based out of our Fort McMurray, Alberta office. The successful candidate will provide field and technical support for the design and implementation of water resources management, hydrogeology, and hydrology, components of Hatfield’s oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure projects.

This is not a fly in/fly out position and requires relocation to Fort McMurray. Most field work days do not require camp accommodations, and employees are typically able to return home at the end of the day.

Responsibilities

• Interact with a multidisciplinary team to assess potential project-related and/or climate change related impacts on water resources and environmental values. This may include providing support for a variety of water resource (e.g., hydrogeological, hydrometric, water quality, climate) monitoring programs.
• Prepare, participate in and/or lead water resources field investigation and monitoring programs.
• Installing and servicing hydrometric, climate, and/or water quality monitoring stations with telemetry capabilities.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated to meet operational and field requirements.
• Support on-going data management and reporting functions.
• Compliance with Hatfield’s Health and Safety Management Plan, and client health and safety protocols.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. or technical diploma in sciences or engineering with some prior formal training (e.g., coursework) in hydrogeology and/or hydrology.
• Surface water and groundwater sampling is preferred.
• Other experience that would be an asset includes: construction environmental monitoring; soil, sediment, surface and groundwater quality sampling; and, environmental effects monitoring and reporting.
• Experience with the operation of environmental monitoring systems such as dataloggers is an asset.
• Experience operating in a dynamic consulting environment is an asset.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, and the ability to meet the requirements for our third-party automobile insurance policy.
• Experience driving a pickup truck.

Other Assets/Skills

• Proven communication skills (verbal and written – including technical or scientific writing).
• Familiarity conducting environmental monitoring programs and an understanding of environmental management plans and environmental protection plans is an asset.
• Comfortable using small tools and a desire to continually improve station installations and configurations.
• Experience with installing and servicing telemetry-enabled monitoring stations.
• Ability and interest to work extensively in the field, occasionally in remote locations.
• Ability to work in teams of technicians with varying levels of experience with a positive attitude.
• Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including working in remote locations and on programs that may require camp stays.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime in support of field programs.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – technical or scientific writing) including an ability to communicate professionally with clients.

What's In It For You?

• Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
• Matching group retirement plan
• Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Relocation allowance

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email: ***email_hidden***. Please indicate “Water Resources Technician – Fort McMurray” in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We extend an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised, that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications, we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.