Technical Report Writer & Office Administrator (1 YR+ CONTRACT)

Chinook Environmental Services Ltd. (CESL) is in need of an individual to assist in administrative & operations support. The company primarily focuses on oilfield services (drilling waste mangement) and water management (primary), with site assessments, water well testing, water management, reclamation, remediation, and some other small services. R&D subprojects are integrated as applicable.

The position entails organizing & initiating projects, providing administrative support to management, Senior Project Managers, and field representatives in respects to legislative & regulatory applications, maintenance of data, utilization & testing of data management information system, report compilation, and submission and archiving of final reports. Light bookkeeping (Invoicing) may be integrated. This position may be partially funded by Grant, and some educational, residency, and other requirements must be met.

This is proposed to be partially funded by a government program, so to qualify, the right candidate must have:

Must be a full-time, permanent position
Environment-related background in STEM or Natural Resources
Must be 30 years of age or younger
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status
Educated with a minimum 2-year diploma

The position will be a consecutive 12 month term. The position is intended to lead into a full-time position dependent on workload and candidate’s performance, skill set (lateral positioning), etc.

KEY LANGUAGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Vehicle or transporation to office (located in Burnt Lake Industrial, Red Deer – note that not public transportation exists). Some work-from-home opportunities will be offered.
Very good knowledge of following languages/software:
1. Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
2. Web Applications/Forms.
3. Proficiency in Typing, Data Entry, Data Transfer.
4. GIS Basics (Google EARTH, lat/long)
5. Very good Mathematical skillset, High Numerical literacy.
6. Attention to detail
7. Prioritization, organization, verbal and written proficiency.

Additional skills that will enhance your chances at hiring:

Basic & technical understanding of Hard Sciences (Chemistry, physics, biology).
Environmental Sciences
Oil & Gas operations, terminology (upstream)
Office organization (printer & network utilizations)
Friendly & outgoing demeanour.

Employer Obligations

Onboarding, familiarization & basic training provided by employer.
Flex hours/days. Except for specific important deadlines & meetings, you can start & finish any times or days. A work-from-home day is possible 1 or 2 days a month
Salary:
- Starting @ $20/hr. – $28/hr. DOE and funding success.
- Very rapid wage advancement by $2-$5/hr. after 6 months possible, depending on performance.
Benefits: full package; 50% employer-paid after 6 month probationary period (3rd Party).
Possible Health-spending account.
Extended learning programs may be possible, at 100% employer/government funding (on employees own time).
Competition Date Close: Oct. 10, 2024 (tenative)
Start Date: Oct. 28, 2024, +/-

Email resumes to: hr@chinook.com

Competition Reference (PLEASE quote in Subject line of application!)
TRW 24-TROA-10