Careers

Tawaw! CanNorth can serve your need for a challenging, rewarding, and long-term career. We offer not only competitive wages, but also numerous benefits such as an RRSP matching program, health benefits, ample on-site parking, and a casual work environment. Our head office is situated next to the scenery of the Silverwood Golf Course and Markham office is situated near the expansive city park adjacent to the Rouge River. Both locations boast many environmental initiatives and a clean and attractive workspace. Join our growing company that prides itself on high professional standards and offers a fun, fresh work atmosphere. Pi-Atoskik CanNorth!

Human Environment Specialist

Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth) is an established First Nation-owned environmental services firm with an impeccable track record and a highly respected reputation. CanNorth is 100% owned by Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership, the business arm of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. As part of CanNorth’s commitment to the 94 Calls to Action, we have a shared responsibility to work towards reconciliation and build partnerships that lead to resilience, diversity, and economic growth for Indigenous peoples. CanNorth has a proven expertise in communication and trust building between Indigenous, local communities, and industrial developments, and is looking to increase capacity in the Human Environment Division.

CanNorth is seeking a highly motivated person to work with our talented and multidisciplinary team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Responsibilities in this position will include:

• Designing, implementing, and reporting on engagement activities including applying engagement results to decision making processes.
• Familiarity with the Duty to Consult process.
• Leading development and reporting of socio-economic, community health, and land use studies using Indigenous knowledge, local knowledge, and western science as part of provincial and federal impact assessment, sustainability reporting requirements, and other decision-making frameworks.
• Supporting design and facilitation of community-led research and policy development.
• Developing clear language materials, reports, and presentations.
• Project management and client communication.

Requirements:
• A university degree in the social or environmental sciences or related discipline.
• Around 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent research, written, and communication skills.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Field work and travel (including remote or isolated areas) is required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines working independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment.

To be successful, applicants must have superior interpersonal skills, be dedicated to high-quality results, and be able to correspond with clients, rights-holders, and stakeholders in a professional manner. A certificate in IAP2 Foundations for Public Participation and experience with grant writing is considered an asset.

CanNorth offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a modern office with employee-oriented facilities. Interested candidates are requested to e-mail resumes by April 30, 2026 to Human Resources. î-nitawîthimihcik nîhithaw athisitiniwak kâ-kî-kîsîhtâcik sâpo-ayamihcikîwin. (qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply). Tiniki

Thank you to all who apply; only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

Environmental Monitor

Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth) is an established First Nation-owned environmental services firm with an impeccable track record and a highly respected reputation. CanNorth is 100% owned by Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership, the business arm of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. As part of CanNorth’s commitment to the 94 Calls to Action, we have a shared responsibility to work towards reconciliation and build partnerships that lead to resilience, diversity, and economic growth for Indigenous peoples. CanNorth has a strong foundation and proven expertise in environmental assessments and environmental monitoring and is looking to increase its capacity in its Biology Division.

CanNorth is seeking a highly motivated and experienced environmental monitor to work with our talented and innovative multidisciplinary team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities in this position will include:
• Ensuring compliance with all environment permits, regulatory requirements, legislation, government approvals, and project environmental protection plans.
• Implementation of environmental field studies (e.g., environmental assessments, mitigation plans, etc.).
• Environmental field support during construction activities (may include, but not be limited to, conducting breeding bird surveys, nest sweeps, amphibian salvages, wetland delineation, weed identification, rare plant identification, biosecurity protocols).
• Liaising with contractors and clients at construction sites (e.g., kickoff/tailgate meetings, BMPs).
• Data collection and management.
• Completing daily reports and safety documentation in a timely manner.

Requirements:
• A minimum of 2 years of past experience in environmental consulting is required.
• Good knowledge of the environmental management process regarding planning, approvals, construction, mitigation, and reclamation.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental or biological sciences.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Be willing/able to be away for extended periods of time (approx. 3-21 days per trip).
• Field work will regularly require working in rugged terrain; strong outdoor skills, experience working in remote areas, and experience operating trucks with loaded trailers, ATVs, and snowmobiles is an asset.
• Safety certifications such as First Aid, ATV, and /or UTV is considered part of a good foundation.

The applicant must have superior communication skills; be able to correspond with clients and contractors in a professional way; be a team player; be highly motivated and have a positive attitude. Direct experience monitoring construction of linear developments such as oil/gas pipelines or transmission lines and potentially relevant training courses such as erosion and sediment control and environmental monitoring are considered an asset. Certification in First Aid and past experience operating a variety of field equipment (e.g., trucks, trailers, ATVs, UTVs) is also considered part of a good foundation. Ideally applicants have status as a biology professional (P. Biol.) and/or eligibility for accreditation through a professional biology organization such as the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists.

CanNorth offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, the tools and equipment to do the job, and a modern office with employee-oriented facilities and staff functions. Interested candidates are requested to e-mail resumes by April 30,2026 to Human Resources. î-nitawîthimihcik nîhithaw athisitiniwak kâ-kî-kîsîhtâcik sâpo-ayamihcikîwin. (qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply). Tiniki

Thank you to all who apply; only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

Archaeologist

Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth) is a private environmental consulting firm that has been in business for over 20 years and during this time has built a reputation as a reliable and reputable environmental services provider. Our experienced, interdisciplinary team uses technical skills and knowledge to protect the environment, satisfy regulatory requirements, and support local communities.

CanNorth is 100% owned by Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership, the business arm of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. As part of CanNorth’s commitment to the 94 Calls to Action, we have a shared responsibility to work towards reconciliation and build partnerships that lead to resilience, diversity, and economic growth for Indigenous peoples.

CanNorth regularly completes HRIAs and HRIA-Ms for resource developments in the oil and gas, mining, roads and infrastructure, aggregate, energy, and forestry sectors and we are currently looking to hire a permit holder archaeologist to work with our talented and innovative team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities in this position will include:
• HRIA fieldwork including mitigation, pre and post-impact studies, construction monitoring, and baseline surveys, including knowledge of appropriate guidelines and techniques.
• Heritage site evaluation, including assessment and site recording.
• Artifact and feature identification.
• Laboratory duties such as artifact cleaning, analysis, and cataloging.
• Permit applications.
• Technical report writing and research.
• Assist with project planning as required (often from inception to execution of field work through to report preparation).

Requirements:
• You must have a graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology and be able to hold an archaeological permit in the province of Saskatchewan (permit holding capabilities in Manitoba and Alberta would be an asset).
• Good knowledge of government guidelines, protocols, and regulations, as well as provincial legislation.
• Experience planning and executing archaeology projects.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Fieldwork and travel (including remote or isolated areas) is required.
• Be willing/able to work in adverse weather and challenging field conditions.

The applicant must have superior communication skills; be dedicated to high-quality results; be a team player; be highly motivated and have a positive attitude. Must be able to correspond with clients, contractors, and stakeholders (including First Nations, government, regulatory agencies, and landowners) in a professional way. The candidate must be able to manage time effectively, both independently and in team environments.

CanNorth offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a modern office with employee-oriented facilities and programs. Interested candidates are requested to e-mail resumes to the address below. î-nitawîthimihcik nîhithaw athisitiniwak kâ-kî-kîsîhtâcik sâpo-ayamihcikîwin (qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply). Thank you: Tiniki

Thank you to all who apply; only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

Interested candidates are requested to apply via e-mail, fax, or mail to the address below. î-nitawîthimihcik nîhithaw athisitiniwak kâ-kî-kîsîhtâcik sâpo-ayamihcikîwin (Qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply).

Human Resources - Canada North Environmental Services
211 Wheeler Street
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada S7P 0A4
Fax: 306-652-4431
Email: hr@cannorth.com