Environmental Technician
Are you passionate about the environment and ecology and enjoy making a difference every day? The Town of Brome Lake offers you the opportunity to put your expertise to work in a dynamic and welcoming environment. Town of Brome Lake stands out for its exceptional living environment and bucolic surroundings. Come and join us!!
Town of Brome Lake is looking for an environmental technician dedicated to preserving our natural environment. Under the supervision of the Environmental Advisor, you will be responsible for data acquisition and processing for various characterization projects. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with technical services, public works and land management.
You want to actively contribute to the protection of our natural heritage and have the skills to do so? Then you've come to the right place! Join our team dedicated to preserving the local ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring surface water quality by collecting water samples at various locations throughout the territory.
- Acquiring data on motorized navigation and implementing solutions to this issue. Participating in the enforcement of regulations on the control of invasive species (distribution of permits).
- Characterizing sites where beavers are present.
- Conducting various characterizations and inspections related to invasive exotic species, cyanobacteria, stormwater, and sediments.
- Supporting citizens in the renaturalization of riparian buffers and the design of rain gardens.
- Inspecting residential septic systems.
- Raising awareness among citizens and visitors about the environmental issues of the territory by proposing accessible solutions for all. Leading several information booths during the summer.
- Entering data and creating maps related to various projects.
- Working closely with municipal professionals and community stakeholders involved in water management and land conservation.
Qualifications
- Hold at minimum a technical diploma in bioecology or natural environment techniques, or an undergraduate degree in biology or ecology, or be in the process of completing your studies.
- Have knowledge in geomatics and be familiar with QGIS software.
Skills and Aptitudes
- Demonstrate rigor in carrying out your tasks.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Physical fitness to perform field tasks.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate information easily.
- Ability to work autonomously.
Work Schedule
- 35-hour work week, over a 4.5-day period
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Start date: May 4, 2026
- 8-month temporary position
Join us to actively contribute to preserving our environment and the natural beauty of Lac-Brome. Send your application, including a resume and cover letter, before April 20, 2026. We look forward to working with an environmental enthusiast like you.