JOB DESCRIPTION

Waterline is seeking an intermediate to senior contaminant hydrogeologist, environmental scientist, or environmental engineer based in BC to work on complex contaminated sites projects. Waterline is also open to the right candidate based in Calgary or Edmonton, AB as well as other locations in Western Canada. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of over 80 hydrogeologists, environmental geoscientists, engineers, and environmental scientists, on complex contaminated site projects across Western Canada. Waterline’s senior staff, with 10 years to over 35 years of experience, are dedicated to guiding and mentoring our staff in risk assessment, hydrogeology, environmental site assessments, remediation and reclamation programs. There is no better place to advance your career in environmental consulting than Waterline Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must have a university degree and be a critical thinker with highly developed problem-solving and project management skills. Specific qualifications are:

• Graduate or undergraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science or related discipline with relevant work experience.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant consulting and/or industry experience, including reporting and project management.
• Professional designation with EGBC, or other professional designation accepted under the BC Professional Governance Act.
• Interested in a technical lead and/or project management role that is primarily office-based.
• Strong work ethic with well-developed organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of environmental acts, regulations, and associated legislation in BC, especially as it relates to oil and gas site closure work.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation in Alberta is considered an asset.
• Prior field experience and willingness to go to field to train junior staff and complete technical and safety reviews.
• A strong understanding and experience with environmental sampling techniques (groundwater, soil, and vapour), data analysis, technical writing and reporting.
• Experience with a variety of drilling techniques in both overburden and bedrock, hydraulic conductivity testing and analysis, and monitoring well installation.
• Experience with Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations and Detailed Site Investigations including groundwater monitoring, soil remediation, remedial action plans, and regulatory liaison.
• Experience with complex sites (e.g., fractured bedrock, sites with LNAPL/DNAPL, multiple aquifers).
• A strong understanding of hydrogeology and experience with constructing conceptual site models.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Contaminated Sites Approved Professional designation.

ABOUT WATERLINE

Waterline was founded in 2000 by three hydrogeologists with the mission to deliver practical, scientifically defensible solutions to our clients with a focus on high quality service. Over the last 25 years, Waterline has steadily grown into a small-mid size employee-owned company, with offices in Nanaimo, Calgary and Edmonton. Waterline is recognized as an industry leader in specialized hydrogeology services and is proud to offer a flexible work environment to our staff.

The position offers:

• Flexible and friendly working environment based on a healthy work/life balance.
• Safe work environment in accordance with our COR certified Health and Safety program led by a designated H&S coordinator.
• Career mentorship program with access to senior hydrogeologists with over 35 years’ experience.
• Comprehensive Compensation Package, including:
• Competitive base salary.
• Investment allowance.
• Field and office bonuses based on performance.
• Comprehensive health benefits package that includes a health spending account and life insurance.

In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as driver’s abstract reviews. While we appreciate all applications we receive, please be advised that only candidates that meet the qualification requirements will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you legally permitted to work in Canada?
• Do you have a degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, environmental engineering or environmental science? Waterline is not seeking chemical or mechanical engineering candidates.
• Do you have professional designation with EGBC or other professional designation accepted under the BC Professional Governance Act?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nanaimo, B

The job involves managing projects and/or being a technical lead for contaminated sites projects. The job duties include the following:

• Developing work plans and cost estimates based on client’s project scope and manage scope change appropriately.
• Proactively project managing to ensure projects are completed in a timely, efficient manner, satisfying the clients’ needs (scope, budget, deadline, etc.).
• Assist project staff with field and office-based tasks.
• Interacting with, and reporting to, clients and senior managers at Waterline.
• Report writing.
• Participating in technical meetings with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.