Rescan owes its success to the outstanding calibre of its employees. To continually build the quality, knowledge and technical ability of our workforce, we are always on the lookout for motivated, skilled professionals to join our growing company. This site is kept up-to-date with the latest positions available at all of Rescan's offices.
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Licensing and Permitting Coordinator
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is looking for a Licensing and Permitting Coordinator to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in licensing and permitting for projects in Canada. Applicants must have a commitment to providing quality services and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.
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Chemist/Geochemist
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver/Victoria
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Rescan is seeking a Chemist or Geochemist to join our consulting team. The ideal candidate will be a chemist with a Masters or Ph.D. and at least five years of experience in a related field. Main responsibilities will include field work, analytical work, data analysis and report preparation. The ideal candidate will have a background in geology or hydrogeology and will hold P.Eng status or qualify to enroll with APEGBC.
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Chemical Engineer
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver/Saskatoon
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Rescan Environmental Services Ltd. is seeking a Chemical Engineer for the Vancouver head office or Saskatoon. The Position requires a detail oriented P.Eng, with 5 to 10 years of experience in chemical engineering with a focus on waste and water treatment, air quality, site remediation, hazardous substances, compliance and permitting. You have a strong background in chemistry, chemical techniques, fate of chemicals in the environment and a thorough understanding of Canadian Federal / Provincial / Territorial regulations and legislation. The successful candidate will have the capacity to manage projects and will plan and conduct assignments at various sites, collect, reduce and analyze data, contribute to written reports and to proposal development. A background in the mineral sector relating to major industrial minerals is a definite asset.
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Water Resource Engineer
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan Environmental Services Ltd. is seeking a Water Resource Engineer for the Vancouver head office. The ideal candidate will hold P.Eng status and has 8 to 12 years of experience as a water resource engineer with experience in hydrological assessments and modeling, watershed evaluation and planning, storm water management, infrastructure assessment, and water balance / water quality analysis for resource developments. Your background in employing hydraulic models and your experience with fluvial geomorphology and river engineering will be instrumental in this position. You have a proven track record of progressively increasing project management responsibilities providing practical water resource engineering services to a variety of projects.
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Environmental Engineer
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver/Saskatoon
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Rescan is seeking an Environmental Engineer with at least 2 years of working experience and relevant academic qualifications to complement our existing consulting team. The ideal candidate has experience in mining environmental management, consulting and site assessment work, and qualifies as an E.I.T. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is a commitment to high quality client service. A background in the mineral sector relating to major industrial minerals is a definite asset. This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package along with opportunities for travel, growth and increasing responsibilities within the firm.
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Environmental Engineer
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking an Environmental Engineer/Atmospheric Scientist for the Vancouver head office. The ideal candidate will hold P.Eng. status or qualify to enroll with APEGBC, and has 5 to 10 years of relevant experience including installation, commissioning and maintenance of automated meteorological stations, air dispersion modeling, compilation of air emission and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and preparation of air quality management plans. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Engineering or Atmospheric Sciences. Experience with environmental baseline studies and environmental impact assessments would also be an asset. The successful candidate will be a member of the Atmospheric Sciences Group and work closely with our Engineering, Science and Social and Economic Divisions. Strong oral and written communication skills are required, as is a familiarity with provincial and federal regulatory processes.
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Atmospheric Scientist
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking an Environmental Engineer/Atmospheric Scientist for the Vancouver head office. The ideal candidate will hold P.Eng. status or qualify to enroll with APEGBC, and has 5 to 10 years of relevant experience including installation, commissioning and maintenance of automated meteorological stations, air dispersion modeling, compilation of air emission and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and preparation of air quality management plans. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Engineering or Atmospheric Sciences. Experience with environmental baseline studies and environmental impact assessments would also be an asset. The successful candidate will be a member of the Atmospheric Sciences Group and work closely with our Engineering, Science and Social and Economic Divisions. Strong oral and written communication skills are required, as is a familiarity with provincial and federal regulatory processes.
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Social Scientist
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Saskatoon
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Rescan is seeking a Social and Economic Scientist to join its growing Social and Economic Sciences team in Saskatoon. The ideal candidate would hold a Masters or PhD in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, geography, anthropology, economics); have at least 3-5 years research experience, including applied socio-economic research and assessment and have demonstrated skills in qualitative, quantitative and ethnographic research methods. Exceptional oral and written skills and the capacity to plan and manage projects is a must. Knowledge of the cultures and customs of the First Nations of BC and a background in major industrial projects and environmental impact assessments are also valued. The successful candidate will contribute to, and in some cases lead, the socio-economic aspects of the team’s work on natural resource projects in Canada and Latin America. The key areas of responsibility will be to: develop, manage and produce socio-economic baseline studies and impact assessments; contribute to management and monitoring planning; and assist with community engagement and consultation programs. Prior experience in consulting is preferred and publications in scientific journals are an asset. Applicants must have a commitment to providing quality services and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.
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Geochemist/Geologist
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking a Geochemist/Geologist for the Vancouver head office. The ideal candidate is eligible for registration with APEGBC, and has at least 2 years of relevant experience including acid rock drainage/metal leaching assessment or water chemistry and contaminated sites assessment. The ideal candidate has a graduate degree in geochemistry, or geology with a geochemistry emphasis. Experience with environmental baseline studies and environmental impact assessments would also be an asset. Must be able to travel and work in the field. Strong oral and written English communication skills are required. Please send resume with a cover letter.
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Intermediate Hydrogeologist
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking an intermediate level Hydrogeologist for its Vancouver head office. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc or MASc. as well as P.Geo. or P. Eng. Status or qualify to enroll with APEGBC. Candidates are expected to conduct fieldwork in Canada and abroad involving aquifer characterization, groundwater supply and protection, site assessments, remediation, risk assessments, and modeling. The candidate is expected to prepare hydrogeological and environmental impact assessment reports. Strong oral and written communication skills are required, as is a familiarity with provincial and federal regulatory processes.
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Desktop Publisher (multiple positions)
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking two Desktop Publishers to join our busy Vancouver production team. The successful applicants will have prior experience integrating and standardizing text, graphics, and data from multiple authors and sources into lengthy high-level documents and reports, using Microsoft Word/Excel and Adobe Acrobat. An advanced understanding of the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Microsoft Word) along with strict attention to detail is necessary to excel in this role. Applicants must demonstrate superior time-management abilities, have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, and enjoy a deadline-driven environment. Skills in other programs, such as Photoshop and Adobe InDesign are also an asset.
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Soil Specialist
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking a Soil Specialist to join our consulting team in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Bachelor's degree in a related field, will be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Agrologist.(P.Ag), and will have a background in Soil Science. We are seeking individuals with ample field experience (a minimum equivalent of 5 summer field seasons), exceptional oral and written communications skills, and a natural aptitude for leadership. Responsibilities of the Soil Specialist will include conducting TEM (Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping), soil assessments, data analysis, and report writing. Strong background in soils and geomorphology are required. There is also a strong element of field work, data analysis, and report writing for national and international assignments. Prior experience in consulting is preferred and publications in scientific journals are an asset. Applicants must have a commitment to providing quality services and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.
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Archaeology Department (Multiple Positions)
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking Archaeological Field Directors/Crew Supervisors and Field Technicians. These positions are available immediately. Applicants should have at least a BA in Anthropology/Archaeology, be physically fit, and be willing to travel. Based out of our Vancouver office, the successful candidates will work with our team members in many locations around the province, including work in northern and coastal regions of BC. These positions would offer an excellent opportunity for career growth with a growing company. A background in First Nations cultures of British Columbia, major industrial projects, and archaeological and environmental impact assessments is valued. Salary is based on post-secondary education, years of field supervisory experience and other qualifications. The successful candidates must be Canadian citizens.
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Archaeology Field Director
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking an experienced archaeological Field Director to join its growing Archaeology team in Vancouver. As the ideal candidate you should (1) have at least a BA in Anthropology/Archaeology; (2) have a minimum of 3 years previous BC fieldwork experience and 1 year supervisory experience in archaeological consulting; (3) be eligible (or near-eligible) to hold permits; (4) have excellent interpersonal skills; (5) demonstrate report writing skills; (6) have excellent organizational skills; (7) be physically fit; (8) be willing to travel; and (9) hold a valid BC driver's license. Based out of our Vancouver office, the successful candidate would work with our team members in many locations around the province including extensive work in northern and coastal regions of BC. He/she would be responsible for leading field crews, writing interim and final reports, completing site forms, and daily administrative tasks. This position would offer an excellent opportunity for career growth with a growing company. You must have exceptional oral and written skills. Knowledge of the cultures and customs of the First Nations of BC is required. A background in major industrial projects, archaeological and environmental impact assessments are also valued. Salary is based on post-secondary education, years of field and supervisory experience and other qualifications. Successful candidate must be a Canadian citizen.
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Environmental/Construction Monitors
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver/Smithers
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Junior and Senior Environmental Monitors are being sought. As part of road and mine construction projects, successful candidates will undertake monitoring of environmental programs and parameters (e.g water quality, fish/wildlife presence, pollution/solid waste disposal, etc) and document compliance of construction contractors with environmental requirements. Monitors will also liaise with contractors, project team members and may supervise and direct Assistant Monitors. Ideally, applicants will have 3 years monitoring experience and a degree or diploma in one of these areas - soils, fisheries, wildlife, forestry, engineering, geosciences, or environmental sciences. Projects may be local to communities in the north as well as camp jobs for extended periods (2 weeks) in remote locations. Key knowledge includes familiarity with sediment/erosion control techniques, electrofishing/fish salvage, fish and fish habitat identification, road construction and equipment, environmental/fisheries legislation, monitoring protocols and water quality standards. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, organized, articulate, capable of maintaining impartiality and team oriented. Applicants must have a commitment to providing quality services and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities. Please specify how your experience and training applies to environmental monitoring during road construction.
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Plant Ecologist/Vegetation Mapping
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking a Plant Ecologist to join our consulting team in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate or graduate degree in plant ecology or botany and will be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio or BIT). A minimum of 3 years experience working with the BC government system for ecosystem classification, ecosystem mapping, and field data collection is essential. The ideal candidate would have experience with mapping techniques: air-photo interpretation, Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping, Predictive Ecosystem Mapping, and ArcGIS skills in addition to strong botanical skills in the field. Candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a willingness to learn on the job, and are willing to travel. Candidates must also be reliable, responsible, organized, work well as part of multi-disciplinary teams, and physically able to handle extensive field work. Responsibilities of the Plant Ecologist will include ecosystem mapping, field site descriptions, vegetation inventory, rare plant and plant community surveys, data analysis, and report writing. Prior consulting experience is preferred and written publications (e.g., consultant reports and/or scientific journal articles) are an asset. Applicants must have a commitment to providing quality services. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.
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Project Manager (multiple positions)
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking Project Managers to become part of our fast-growing consulting team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of experience in fields related to environmental science or engineering, and be familiar with the environmental assessment process as well as project permitting and licensing. Responsibilities will include project management, data analysis, report writing, and field work. The positions require exceptional oral and written skills and the proven ability to effectively lead a team and to meet project deadlines.
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Dease Lake Office Manager
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Dease Lake
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Rescan Tahltan Environmental Consultants (RTEC) requires a Manager for its Dease Lake branch office in Northwest, British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in the biological sciences or environmental engineering with 5 to 10 years of progressive experience. Experience in wildlife, fisheries, or terrestrial ecology is preferred. Aptitude for management and administration is essential. Persons interested in the position have a desire to work and live in a remote community surrounded by wilderness with excellent fishing and hunting. The position includes a balanced combination of field and office duties. A qualified person with Tahltan ancestry would be an ideal candidate, as the company is a Tahltan Joint Venture with Rescan consultants. Salary will commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package, a northern living allowance, and a vehicle for work are available to the successful candidate. A modern 3-bedroom house is also provided at subsidized rate.
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Office Coordinator
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Saskatoon
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Rescan is seeking a full-time office coordinator for our Saskatoon office. The ideal candidate will have minimum 3 years experience in a similar position with a diploma or training in Business Administration and be a quick learner, able to excel with minimum supervision, well organized, self-motivated and capable of problem solving. The successful candidate will have high standards of customer service and professional communication and be flexible and adaptable to a fast paced work environment. Ability to multi-task and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a must. The Office Coordinator's responsibilities will include phone and office reception of clients, staff and public; shipping and receiving, including lifting heavy items; providing coordination and logistical support to field staff and field programs (e.g. purchasing, bookings); office administration and organization; word processing and report production; and assistance with technical and project tasks.
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Environmental Scientists and Engineers
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Kamloops
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Rescan is currently seeking Environmental Scientists and Engineers for our recent expansion to Kamloops, BC. We require individuals with a background in plant ecology, ecosystem classification, fisheries, hydrology, hydrogeology, agrology, or mine reclamation. Applicants should have a degree in one of these disciplines, and a minimum of five years of experience. Experience in multiple disciplines and project management will be considered an asset. Preference will be given to those with professional designation, such as R.P.Bio., P.Ag., P.Geo, or P.Eng. The successful candidates will be involved in local projects as well as those across Canada and abroad.
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Project Coordinator
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Saskatoon
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Rescan is seeking a Project Coordinator to become part of our fast-growing consulting team. Responsibilities will include project management, data analysis, report writing, and field work. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in fields related to environmental science or engineering, and be familiar with the environmental assessment process as well as project permitting and licensing. The positions require exceptional oral and written skills and the proven ability to effectively lead a team and to meet project deadlines.
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Aquatic Biologists
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver/Yellowknife/Saskatoon
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Rescan is seeking two Aquatic Biologists to join our consulting team in Vancouver, Yellowknife or Saskatoon. The ideal candidates will have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field, will be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio), and will have a background in aquatic ecology. We are seeking for individuals with ample field experience (a minimum equivalent of 5 summer field seasons), exceptional oral and written communications skills, and a natural aptitude for leadership. Responsibilities will include field work involving sampling of benthic invertebrates, phytoplankton, zooplankton, periphyton, water and sediment in lakes and streams. There is also a strong element of data analysis and report writing for national and international assignments. Prior experience in consulting is preferred and publications in scientific journals are an asset. Applicants must have a commitment to providing quality services and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.
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Fisheries Biologists
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Vancouver/Yellowknife/Smithers/Saskatoon
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Rescan is seeking Fisheries Biologists to join our consulting team in Vancouver, Smithers, Yellowknife or Saskatoon. The ideal candidates will have a Masters or Ph.D. in a related field, will be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio), and will have a background in fish ecology. We are seeking individuals with ample field experience (a minimum equivalent of 5 summer field seasons), exceptional oral and written communications skills, and a natural aptitude for leadership. We are also accepting candidates with either a Bachelor degree in biological or environmental sciences or Technician/Technologist diploma with a background in fisheries or natural sciences and be eligible for registration as a Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio) or A.Sc.T. These individuals should have at least two years fisheries field experience, are self-motivated with good communication skills, a team attitude and willingness to learn on the job and take on responsibility. Candidates must be reliable, organized and physically able to handle extensive field work. Responsibilities of the Fisheries biologists will include conducting fish community surveys (stream and lake inventories), fish habitat assessments, data analysis, and report writing. Electrofishing and gillnetting experience are required. There is also a strong element of data analysis and report writing for national and international assignments. Prior experience in consulting is preferred and publications in scientific journals are an asset. Applicants must have a commitment to providing quality services and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities.
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Junior Hydrogeologist
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Date Posted:
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6/12/2008
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Office:
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Vancouver
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Rescan is seeking a junior Hydrogeologist for the Vancouver head office. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with an MSc. or an MASc. in hydrogeology. However, a motivated BSc. graduate in geology or a BASc. in geological engineering with work experience in hydrogeology will be considered. Candidates are expected to conduct fieldwork in Canada and abroad involving aquifer characterization, groundwater supply and protection and site assessments. The candidate is expected to assist in remediation, risk assessments, modeling as well as preparation of hydrogeological reports. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
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Rescan is proud to participate in the Certified General Accountants Association of BC's Partners in Employment Program, and to have been recognized multiple times as one of BC's Top Employers and as a top Canadian employer for college and university graduates.
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