Careers at SEM
Do you want to be part of an unbelievably talented, multi-faceted team of eco-conscious experts?
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SEM is a Newfoundland and Labrador-based environmental consulting firm that has proudly served many clients in the mining and utility industries, all levels of government, and a diversity of others over the past 23 years. SEM offers Environmental, GIS / Remote Sensing services, Talent Solutions, and Multimedia (video + VR and training) services.
SEM is currently seeking a full-time Environmental Compliance Technician to be based out of our Labrador City, NL office. The technician will assist in completing work of various disciplines both in the field and office.
Start date: March 31, 2025
Please provide your resume if you feel your skills would benefit our company. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Resumes can be emailed to talent@semltd.ca
Do you have a passion for birds, enjoy spending time outdoors, and thrive in rugged environments? We’re looking for a Bird Survey Technician to contribute to critical conservation work during the breeding season.
As a Bird Survey Technician, you’ll play a key role in monitoring and minimizing disturbances to nesting birds during their critical breeding season. This is a hands-on field position that demands a combination of birding expertise, outdoor skills, and a commitment to safety.
Contract runs from May 5 until November 7, 2025.
• Conduct bird surveys in diverse habitats, identifying landbirds by sight and sound.
• Use behavioral cues to assess breeding activity.
• Record detailed observations and manage data collection using GPS technology.
• Navigate and work in remote areas, including ATV and boat use when applicable.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure minimal disturbance to nesting birds.
• Participate in all required safety training, first aid certifications, and site orientations.
Residency: Must live in Labrador West or Goose Bay.
Birding Expertise: Proficiency in identifying landbirds by sight and sound, with a strong understanding of breeding behaviors. Experience with bird atlas projects is an asset.
Field Skills: Ability to use GPS equipment and tolerate field conditions, including exposure to biting insects.
Physical Fitness: Must be reasonably fit to handle the physical demands of the job, including hiking long distances over uneven and difficult terrain.
Preferred Skills
• Experience operating ATVs and boats.
• Valid driver’s license.
Training & Safety
Successful candidates must complete:
• Safety training courses relevant to fieldwork.
• First Aid certification.
• Site orientations prior to beginning surveys.
SEM ltd is looking for Civil Project Engineers. SEM ltd is a vendor of personnel for several clients throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of this job advertisement is to source highly skilled local professionals for job placement opportunities that align with their experience.
SEM require the services of 1 or more Civil Engineers to join its team to help support the Regulated Engineering Services. The individual(s) would support the execution of projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Project Details
Anticipated Start Date: Mary 5, 2025
Anticipated End Date: December 31, 2025
Estimated Effort Time: 37.5 hours per week (office) or as required onsite.
Email your resume to talent@semltd.ca.
SEM ltd is looking for a SPARE PART SPECIALIST. SEM ltd is a vendor of personnel for several clients throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of this job advertisement is to source highly skilled local professionals for job placement opportunities that align with their experience.
The ideal candidate would be an intermediate technologist or engineer who could provide asset management/reliability services to identify, prepare and perform part audit of Synchronous Condenser and Transmission lines. By identifying the spare parts documentation and conduct asset management system setup on periodical basis to complete reconciliation and addition to inventory of spare parts for maintenance of the Synchronous Condenser Plant, and the LCP Transmission Lines.
Anticipated start date: April 21, 2025
Anticipated end date: April 28, 2026 with potential of extension
Estimated effort time: 40.00 hours per week
Email your resume to talent@semltd.ca.
SEM ltd is looking for a PART SPECIALIST LEAD. SEM ltd is a vendor of personnel for several clients throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of this job advertisement is to source highly skilled local professionals for job placement opportunities that align with their experience.
The ideal candidate would be a senior technologist or engineer that could provide asset management services for leading spare parts documentation and asset management system setup on periodical basis to complete reconciliation and addition to inventory of recommended spare part listing for maintenance of the Synchronous Condenser Plant, and the LCP Transmission Lines.
Anticipated start date: April 21, 2025
Anticipated end date: April 28, 2026 with potential of extension
Estimated effort time: 40.00 hours per week
Email your resume to talent@semltd.ca.
SEM ltd is looking for Construction Management Representatives (CMR) for Road Maintenance and Vegetation Management. SEM ltd is a vendor of personnel for several clients throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of this job advertisement is to source highly skilled local professionals for job placement opportunities that align with their experience.
Candidates must be experienced in high risk and Hydro-Generation specific construction activities and proficient in computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Candidate must also have least 5 years experience in a CMR, or equivalent supervisory role. The CMR reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of contracted work and for the daily monitoring and reporting of job progress.
The CMR will be responsible for overseeing and supervising contract road maintenance activities and contract vegetation management (cutting, herbicide application). The work will require significant travel and is expected to occur between the Island of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The ideal CMR candidate will bring experience and skills in the following areas:
CMR’s will be expected to have technical knowledge and experience associated with the supervision of contractors engaged in the following activities:
Contract Work, April – October 2025, 10-12 hr day
Resumes can be emailed to talent@semltd.ca.
SEM ltd is looking for Construction Management Representatives (CMR). SEM ltd is a vendor of personnel for several clients throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of this job advertisement is to source highly skilled local professionals for job placement opportunities that align with their experience.
Candidates must be experienced in high risk and Hydro-Generation specific construction activities and proficient in computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Candidate must also have least 5 years experience in a CMR, or equivalent supervisory role. The CMR reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of contracted work and for the daily monitoring and reporting of job progress, Experience in one of the following Disciplines/Areas of Expertise are required:
Contract/External Role
Expected hours: 70 per week
Start Date March 31, 2025 with various contract lengths
SEM respectfully acknowledges that the lands on which we operate are the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit. We also acknowledge with respect the diverse histories, traditions, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador.
