Remote Overnight Data Entry Jobs in Surrey, BC (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Connexa Group is a professional services firm that believes the most valuable assets an organization has are its people. Our team members are dynamic, energetic, solution-based, and creative — but most importantly, they are the company.

We lead the industry by adopting technologies and finding creative solutions that improve efficiency and allow for a flexible work environment. Whether your career with Connexa is in the field or in the office, you will find that we are adaptive to the ever-changing workplace.

The Environmental Monitor / Coordinator is a key intermediate role within our Environmental Division, responsible for environmental monitoring and coordination on construction, mining, hydro, and pipeline projects. This role also participates as a Resource Specialist in biophysical assessment, wildlife, and fisheries work, acting as Field Lead as required, and provides mentorship to junior field staff.

The Work

Hybrid Office (30%) / Field (70%)

• Focus: Coordinate and deliver environmental monitoring on multi-disciplinary construction, mining, hydro, and pipeline projects.
• Shifts: Field shifts typically 2–10 days, with longer shifts possible. Overnight stays in hotels or camps are required.
• Geographic Scope: Projects generally located in Central or Northern Alberta, with potential to travel elsewhere within Western Canada.
• Monitoring & Coordination: Lead environmental monitoring activities on active construction sites, liaising directly with contractors and client representatives to ensure compliance with permits, approvals, and environmental protection plans.
• Resource Specialist Duties: Participate as a Resource Specialist on biophysical assessments, wildlife surveys, water quality, and fisheries work, and act as Field Lead on these assignments from time to time.
• Mentorship: Provide field-based mentorship and technical guidance to junior environmental staff, supporting their development in monitoring, assessment, and reporting skills.
• Adverse Conditions: Be prepared to work in remote locations and challenging conditions such as muddy roads, steep terrain, dense vegetation, and snowy environments.
• Physical Demands: Carry field equipment such as soil sampling tools and other required gear (up to 30 lb).

Technical Strength

Demonstrated intermediate-level expertise in one or more of the following, with working knowledge across most:

• Environmental monitoring and construction inspection
  
• Regulatory compliance monitoring (e.g., Environmental Protection Plan implementation)
• Erosion and sedimentation control
• Soil sampling (including both baseline soil and contaminated sampling)
• Air quality
• Wildlife sweeps (year-round identification of dens, nests, mineral licks, and other key features)
  
• Water quality monitoring (turbidity)
• Fish salvage and habitat assessment
• Pipeline HDD monitoring
  

Equipment and Tools

• Drive light-duty trucks, ATVs, UTVs, and trailers. A valid driver's licence is required.
• Use navigational and data collection tools such as Garmin GPS, Avenza, Collector, and similar platforms.

Collaboration and Communication

• Demonstrate a commitment to Connexa's core values in all professional activities.
• Collaborate with Connexa team members, client field representatives, contractors, and regulators.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey monitoring findings and compliance issues clearly to non-technical audiences.

Administrative and Support Tasks

• Complete office reporting, QA/QC, data entry, and timely submission of field data.
• Prepare monitoring reports and correspondence for client and regulatory review.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of junior field staff where applicable.

Availability

• Excluding vacation or allotted personal days, field staff must be available for field work up to 20 days per month, including up to 2 weekends per month.
• Excluding vacation or allotted personal days, 10–11 days off can be anticipated per month.

What You Bring to the Table

• A diploma or bachelor's degree in conservation biology, land reclamation, environmental science, natural resource management, forestry, or a related field.
• 5–9 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated intermediate-level technical and coordination capability.
• Professional designation in BC or AB (e.g., RPBio, P.Ag., or equivalent) that qualifies the candidate as a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), or clear eligibility to obtain one.
• Electrofishing certification an asset.
• Experience acting as a Field Lead.
• Intermediate to advanced reporting abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior staff in the field.
• The ability to liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators, and make professional in-field decisions independently.
• A love for being on the road and working in both natural and construction environments is essential.
• Physically fit, with the ability to walk extended distances in challenging field conditions.

The Workplace

This is a hybrid office and field position, combining virtual work from a home office with 2–10 day field shifts as project needs arise.

If you feel that this is the right challenge for you, and you meet these qualifications, please respond by sending your resume and cover letter in Word or .pdf format to this ad.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.