Junior Hydrogeologist

True Environmental
Whitehorse, Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have prior experience in hydrogeological field programs and a background in environmental consulting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior fieldwork experience in groundwater sampling and drilling supervision
    — “previous experience in the supervision of drilling programs”
  • Individuals with a science degree focused on groundwater and hydrogeology
    — “Bachelor's degree in Science with a focus on groundwater and hydrogeology”
  • Professionals comfortable with technical report writing and data analysis
    — “Technical communications of groundwater data, including data analysis and report writing.”

Things to consider

  • Willingness to travel to remote locations in BC and Yukon is required
    — “Willingness to travel and participate in field programs in remote locations throughout BC and Yukon.”
  • The role may involve working in harsh field conditions and extended periods away from home
    — “fieldwork on hydrogeological field programs including: groundwater sampling, supervision of borehole drilling and monitoring well installation”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with remote fieldwork and multidisciplinary project collaboration
    — “Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals.”
  • Highlight proficiency in operating specialized field equipment and maintaining it
    — “Ability to operate and maintain specialized field testing and monitoring equipment.”
  • Demonstrate expertise in groundwater data analysis and factual reporting
    — “Factual and interpretive reporting of field data and site conditions.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Deliver groundwater monitoring programs
  • Support drilling programs
  • Provide technical input to projects
Typical background
HydrogeologyEnvironmental ScienceGeology

Skills & requirements

Required

Groundwater SamplingBorehole DrillingMonitoring Well InstallationData AnalysisTechnical Report Writing

Preferred

Mine Water ManagementEnvironmental Health And Safety

Stack & domain

Groundwater SamplingBorehole DrillingMonitoring Well InstallationTracer StudiesPumping TestsPacker TestsData AnalysisReport WritingField TestingMonitoring EquipmentEnvironmental Health And SafetyCommunicationTechnical WritingTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityHydrogeologyEnvironmental ConsultingRemediation ServicesMine Water ManagementWater Treatment

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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