Ambient Field Technician

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Ambient Field Technician, you’ll be responsible for performing inspections on various types of facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry and assist in preparation, deployment, testing/sampling of air monitoring activities

The compensation range for this role is $25-30 CAD/hr. commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Assisting in coordinating and navigating to various facilities with maps and GPS

• Independently and effectively assemble, operate, and trouble shoot ambient air testing equipment

• Using various detection and measurement technologies under the supervision of the Team Lead

• Provide excellent customer service to all clients

• Collecting and recording emission data

• Preparing field reports as required

• Some shifts will require working alone

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• MUST have a diploma or degree from an accredited high school or university

• Effective computer skills (Excel and Microsoft Office are essential) and proficiency with Android OS

• While performing the duties of this job, this position may require the individual to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Valid driver's license with a clean abstract

• Ability to travel up to fifty percent of the time

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and/or stand while handling/carrying various technical equipment for extended periods of time

• Comfortable occasionally working at heights in a safe manner

• Must have the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds using company provided equipment

• Comfortable working outside in all-weather elements

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs

• Sometimes this position will require you to work alone

• Ability/willingness to travel across all provinces as well as the US

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit .

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click to learn more.