Junior Hydrogeologist

True Environmental
Whitehorse, Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with a science background and fieldwork experience, comfortable with groundwater sampling and drilling supervision in remote locations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a science degree and fieldwork experience in hydrogeology or mining
    — “Bachelor's degree in Science with a focus on groundwater and hydrogeology”
  • Individuals who thrive in remote, hands-on field environments
    — “Willingness to travel and participate in field programs in remote locations throughout BC and Yukon”
  • Professionals who can translate field data into clear, factual reports
    — “Factual and interpretive reporting of field data and site conditions”

Things to consider

  • The role requires prior supervision of drilling programs, not just general field experience
    — “previous experience in the supervision of drilling programs”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in supervising drilling programs and managing field data collection
    — “supervision of borehole drilling and monitoring well installation”
  • Emphasize your ability to write technical reports and communicate findings effectively
    — “Technical communications of groundwater data, including data analysis and report writing”
  • Showcase your proficiency with field testing equipment and data analysis tools
    — “Ability to operate and maintain specialized field testing and monitoring equipment”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • delivery of groundwater monitoring programs
  • supervision of drilling programs
  • technical input to projects
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Science with a focus on groundwater and hydrogeology1-3 years of related work experience in consulting or the mining industry

Skills & requirements

Required

HydrogeologyGroundwater SamplingBorehole DrillingMonitoring Well InstallationTechnical Report WritingMicrosoft Office Suite

Preferred

Tracer StudiesPumping TestsPacker Tests

Stack & domain

CommunicationReport-writingEnvironmental ConsultingRemediationMining Industry

About the role

Original posting from True Environmental via Lever

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.

Groundwater Field Technician

Whitehorse, YT; – Full-Time Permanent

Relocation Support Available

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager - Hydrogeology, the Groundwater Field Technician is responsible for the delivery of groundwater monitoring programs, as well as supporting the implementation of drilling programs. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform fieldwork on hydrogeological field programs including: groundwater sampling, supervision of borehole drilling and monitoring well installation, tracer studies, pumping tests, and packer tests.
  • Provide technical input to projects throughout Ensero.
  • Technical communications of groundwater data, including data analysis and report writing.
  • Ability to operate and maintain specialized field testing and monitoring equipment.
  • Factual and interpretive reporting of field data and site conditions.
  • Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals.
  • Monitor and promote environmental health and worker safety.
  • All other related duties as required.

About You:

  • Bachelor's degree in Science with a focus on groundwater and hydrogeology
  • 1-3 years of related work experience in consulting or the mining industry, with previous experience in the supervision of drilling programs.
  • Willingness to travel and participate in field programs in remote locations throughout BC and Yukon.
  • Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Source: True Environmental careers (Lever)

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