Environmental Technician I

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution.

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Environmental Technician Trainee (Kelowna, BC)

Work with Worley’s multi-disciplinary Water Processing Engineering team to support operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility at the Highway Creek site remediation project near Kelowna, BC. This is a full-time, four-month contract (May-August 2026), with 50-100% of time spent onsite supporting a multistage passive treatment system.

Responsibilities

·Collect environmental samples

·Monitor wildlife

·Support weed control and revegetation activities

·Complete site and equipment inspections

·Assist the water treatment operator with general operations and maintenance

Qualifications

Required

·Based in the Kelowna area

·Available for 50-100% onsite work near Kelowna on a flexible schedule (field days up to 12 hours); remaining time is desk work/reporting

·Full-time availability (40 hours/week), Monday-Friday, November 2026 - May 31, 2027

·Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle (mileage reimbursed)

·Able to safely perform light physical work (e.g., carry sampling equipment, move a small mobile generator)

·Strong time management, including in remote work settings

·Strong written and spoken English

Preferred

·Hands-on experience (e.g., facility operations, production, or agriculture)

·Environmental sampling experience (surface water and groundwater)

·Coursework or co-op in water management/quality/treatment and/or contaminated sites investigation/remediation

·Team-based experience solving complex problems

·Strong communication and collaboration skills

·Technical report writing skills

·Safety training/certifications (e.g., Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive, CSTS/VCSTS, TDG, Intermediate First Aid)

Education

Enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in one of the following:

·Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Bioresource Engineering (or similar) from an EGBC- or APEGA-recognized institution

·Environmental Science, Environmental Technician/Technologist, or a closely related field

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the pay rate range is $24.84 to $36.53 per hour.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Moving forward together

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. We’ll help you take control of your growth and learning journey, to gain skills you need right now or for the future.

You’ll have the freedom to choose how you work and pick which opportunities you explore. We’ll encourage you to achieve your goals and give you the space to thrive personally and professionally.

Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.