Environmental science Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

This posting is to fill 2 full-time term positions. This is a 2-week posting. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting closes on November 24th, 2025 at 11 : 59pm. Resumes will be regularly screened until the position is closed.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. However, preference will be given to C / TFN Citizens, associate members and Indigenous candidates in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Carcross / Tagish First Nation Mission Statement

The Carcross / Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve to protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross / Tagish First Nation government for our future generations.

C / TFN Benefits

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth. Additionally, C / TFN provides a gas stipend for those living more than 25 kilometers from Carcross, and offers generous contributions to a retirement savings plan.

Your Role

Reporting to the Natural Resources Manager with functional reporting to the Environmental Coordinator(s), the Environmental Technician is responsible for assisting with environmental initiatives within HLNR. The Environmental Technician will conduct research, generate reports and provide administrative assistance to the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting site inspections related to environmental monitoring and assessment
• Including environmental, ecological, water, snow, and permafrost assessments, activities funded by the Indigenous Observation Network (ION)
• Travelling by truck, skidoo, boat or four-wheeler and recording observations
• Documenting information by means of digital photography and written reports
• Collecting GPS coordinates of all data locations, as well as all off-road monitoring routes, and cooperating with the Natural Resources Manager or his / her designee to ensure daily upload of GPS data to the Community Knowledge Keeper
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of files, records and reports pertaining to environmental monitoring activities and projects
• Educating the public about CTFN environmental priorities
• Posting signs and distributing flyers and pamphlets
• Operating vehicles and other equipment as described in section 12
• Must follow departmental reporting procedures
• Performing other related duties as required
• Various tasks related to workshops, culture and language projects, and other related activities
• Engaging with citizens and collecting information through surveys
• Performing other related duties as required

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume, clearly highlighting how you meet the qualifications outlined below. Candidates selected for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume, however a cover letter indicating your interest is encouraged.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

Please send your resume to Erica.couch@ctfn.ca with the competition name in the subject line before 11 : 59pm on November 24th, 2025.

Please note : relocation assistance will not be provided with this position.

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