• Support meaningful environmental monitoring work that contributes to long-term projects for industry partners and the Tsay Keh Dene Nation
• Earn a competitive annual salary in the range of $80,000–$90,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package and professional development support
• Build hands-on technical expertise in air quality and meteorological monitoring while working as part of a multidisciplinary Indigenous-owned environmental consulting team in northern British Columbia

Founded in 2013, Chu Cho Environmental is a 100% Tsay Keh Dene Nation owned company, established under the Nation’s Economic Development Corporation. As an Indigenous owned business, Chu Cho Environmental reflects the values of the Nation, and delivers high quality environmental services that are rooted in respect for the community and territory.

As a for profit social enterprise, Chu Cho Environmental creates employment, builds local capacity, and supports economic growth for Tsay Keh Dene Nation. It is our mission to build a resilient, skilled and multidisciplinary team that delivers professional, high quality environmental services across northern British Columbia.

Chu Cho Environmental offers a wide range of professional environmental services, including baseline studies, regulatory support, environmental research, and ongoing monitoring for resource development projects. Our multidisciplinary team brings expertise in wildlife, fisheries, botany, aquatics, atmospheric science, reclamation, and GIS services.

For more information, please visit our website: chuchoenvironmental.com

You can learn about some of our projects here: youtube.com/@ChuChoEnvironmental

Chu Cho Environmental is looking for a full-time Environmental Monitoring Specialist, Air Quality & Meteorology based in Prince George, BC, with flexibility to work from home when not required in the office or field.

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Scientist and Team Lead for Air Quality and Meteorology, you will play a key role in supporting environmental monitoring programs through field-based instrumentation work, data management, technical analysis, and reporting across northern British Columbia.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting meteorological and air quality monitoring equipment, managing and reviewing environmental data, and contributing to clear, high-quality technical reporting that supports long-term monitoring programs.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the deployment, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of meteorological and air quality monitoring equipment
• Conducting field visits to monitoring sites to download data, assess equipment performance, and support ongoing operations
• Assisting with troubleshooting instrumentation and data collection issues in the field and escalating complex issues as needed
• Retrieving, organizing, and performing basic validation and interpretation of environmental monitoring data
• Contributing to field trip summaries, technical memoranda, and annual or year-end monitoring reports
• Supporting programming, configuration, or review of dataloggers and data systems using tools such as CRBasic, Python, or R
• Maintaining organized records of field activities, equipment status, and datasets
• Working collaboratively with technicians and internal teams while operating independently in remote and seasonal field conditions

To qualify, you will need a bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Environmental Science or a related technical or earth science field, along with 2–3+ years of relevant experience in environmental monitoring, instrumentation support, or a closely related technical role. A master’s degree (MSc) in a related discipline is considered a strong asset, particularly where it includes field-based research, data analysis, and technical reporting experience. A combination of education, practical experience, and field-based expertise will be considered.

The following are required:

• A valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to remote monitoring sites, including multi-day trips during peak field seasons
• Comfort working outdoors in all seasons and variable weather conditions

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Hands-on experience with meteorological or air quality monitoring equipment
• Exposure to dataloggers and data acquisition systems such as Campbell Scientific (e.g., CR loggers, LoggerNet) or similar platforms
• Strong technical writing and data analysis skills, with experience preparing field trip summaries, technical memoranda, and year-end monitoring reports
• Familiarity with Onset dataloggers or comparable monitoring systems
• Experience working with regulatory or near-regulatory air quality instrumentation, such as Beta Attenuation Monitors (BAMs), Met One instruments, or fenceline monitoring systems
• Ability to retrieve, organize, and perform basic validation or interpretation of environmental monitoring data
• Familiarity with at least one programming or data analysis language such as Python, CRBasic, or R, including the ability to read and make minor edits to existing code
• Mechanical or electronic aptitude with a strong interest in troubleshooting and understanding monitoring instrumentation
• Experience supporting long-term monitoring programs with both field-based and desktop components

As our ideal candidate, you will possess a practical, solutions-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and clear written communication skills, alongside a collaborative and positive approach to working within a multidisciplinary team.

This is a technically focused, hands-on role well suited to someone who enjoys understanding how monitoring systems work, solving real-world field challenges, and contributing meaningfully to environmental monitoring programs across northern British Columbia.

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $80,000 – $90,000, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Comprehensive health and benefits package
• Generous relocation reimbursement to support your move
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications
• Company vehicle provided for project-related travel
• Flexible working model built on “freedom with responsibility,” offering autonomy with accountability
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects across mining, hydro, forestry, and construction sectors
• Meaningful work with an Indigenous-owned business that advances environmental stewardship and supports the Tsay Keh Dene Nation

Join us in advancing environmental stewardship and community growth. Apply today!