Environmental Technologist

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Do you have experience executing environmental programs and supporting regulatory compliance? Are you a self-starter with problem solving skills who thrives in an ever-changing environment? We want to hear from you!

The Environmental Technologist supports regulatory compliance through field monitoring and data management.

Minimum Requirements

- 3 years of experience working in Mining, Oil & Gas, or similar industrial environment (post apprenticeship)

- Eligible to become a registered member of ASET (The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals), Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals, or a member of APEGA

- Post-Secondary Diploma in applied science, environmental technology, forestry, or engineering, BSc or higher in Environmental Sciences, Geology, Biology

- Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop strong cross-functional working relationships.

- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage conflicting priorities, and deliver on aggressive timelines

- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information

- Demonstrated competence in the application of Environmental Monitoring methodologies and leading practices in an industrial environment.

- Basic understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications such as IFC’s, Regulatory Approvals, Plan Drawings, Production Reports, etc.

Responsibilities

- Conduct surface/groundwater, soil, and reclamation monitoring including sampling, measurements, equipment calibration, noxious weeds, data collection.

- Perform calculations, QA/QC of field forms, compile data tables/figures; contribute to reports and dashboards upload and update databases.

- Follow monitoring plans and SOPs aligned with regulatory approvals flagging anomalies to senior staff.

- Adhere to field safety plans and hazard controls; participate in tailgate and job safety analysis.

- Coordinate routine logistics including site access, sampling schedules, and sample shipments.

- Maintain regulatory compliance of site-specific approval conditions.

- Coordinate with indigenous and community relations.

- Outdoor work in sensitive, remote locations and extreme conditions with trailering, off-highway and aviation equipment.

- Suggest procedural enhancements; adopt new tools and methods as trained.

- Support Performance Monitoring Team when required with instrumentation reads.

Location & other key details

- You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometers' north of Fort McMurray, Alberta

- The shift schedule is a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation (12-hour shifts)

- You will be on a Fly-In-Fly-Out Rotation from one of the approved hubs of Edmonton or Calgary or a Bus-In-Bus-Out of Fort McMurray.

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.