Field Technician or Junior Hydrogeologist - Nanaimo, Canada - GW Solutions Inc.

Description

GW Solutions is seeking a highly motivated
Field Technician or
Junior Hydrogeologist to join our team in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of over ten hydrogeologists and geoscientists on groundwater-related resource projects across BC, Alberta and Yukon.

This position is based out of GW Solutions' Nanaimo office.


QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking specific qualifications as follows:
a) Graduate or undergraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, engineering geology, environmental engineering, or related discipline such as hydrology, geography,

b) Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,

c) Strong work ethic with well-developed organizational and time management skills,

d) Experience with well drilling techniques, installation of monitoring and production wells and soil and groundwater sampling procedures,

e) Experience using water level meters, data loggers, and multi-parameter water quality meters to gather hydrogeological and environmental data,

f) Experience designing and performing slug tests, packer tests, and aquifer pumping tests,

g) Practical experience or course work in data manipulation using data management tools such as MS Excel, MS Access, and QGIS,

h) Required to have or be able to obtain standard safety tickets (e.g., First Aid, Ground Disturbance, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Confined Spaces Entry, etc.).

Additional safety certification may be required, depending on the nature of the project that can be completed in advance of the work,

j) Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions, and must possess a Valid BC Driver's License,

l) Two to five years of relevant experience in consulting and/or industry and experience working with First Nations is an asset.


OPPORTUNITY

This is an opportunity to execute groundwater resource projects related to water supply development, well field and aquifer monitoring/management, and environmental impact assessments.

The position will include the following day-to-day activities:

• Interacting with and reporting to clients and internal GW Solutions project managers
• Installing, maintaining, repairing and collecting data from environmental monitoring stations (monitoring wells, surface water and climate monitoring stations)
• Supervising and collecting field data during well drilling and testing
• Collecting insitu water quality measurements and water samples
• Compiling field notes and preparing tables, graphs, and figures for presentation to clients
• Writing proposal and reports.

ABOUT GW Solutions
GW Solutions Inc. is a consulting firm specializing in hydrogeology, founded in 2005. Our main office is in Nanaimo, BC. However, we have presence in Vancouver, Calgary, and Waterloo.

The GW Solutions team consists of ten hydrogeologists, engineers, and geoscientist, and a support team including administrative and computer programming and software development staff with a combined skill set that covers the technical, educational, and field-related aspects of hydrogeology and environmental consulting.

We use the most advanced tools and knowledge to help our clients understand groundwater, aquifers, and the interconnection between surface water and groundwater.

We are a diverse team that works collaboratively with First Nations, and regional and municipal governments to identify practical and economical ways of managing and protecting groundwater and watersheds.

GW Solutions is proud to offer the following to all staff:

• A flexible and friendly working environment based on a healthy work/life balance.
• Mentorship programs with access to senior level hydrogeologists with over 35 years' experience.
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
• Competitive base salary and compensation for overtime
• Annual bonuses based on performance.
• Compensation for cell phone expenses
• Health benefits
• Paid continuing education and skills development opportunities.

Salary:
$30-$38 per hour depending on experience and qualifications


Benefits:


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you legally permitted to work in Canada?
• Do you have a degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, environmental science, or geoscience?
• Do you have a valid driver's license?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location:
Nanaimo office, BC V9T 1W6


Salary:
$30.00-$38.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nanai