Environmental Scientist - London, Canada - MTE Consultants Inc.

MTE Consultants Inc.

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MTE Consultants Inc. has provided engineering consulting services to communities throughout Ontario since 1985. For over 35 years, we have maintained a commitment to quality and lasting relations. Our strength is in the people we work with and the solutions we design.

With 5 different offices across Ontario, our team is comprised of driven professionals at various stages of their careers - and we are all in this together.

Every day, we're working together and collaborating on projects that are both challenging and impactful. Join a team that creates connections, drives your career, and supports the community in more ways than one.

We are currently seeking an
Environmental Scientist to work out of our
London office.

Responsibilities:

Conduct a variety of field sampling and data collection activities to support hydrogeological assessments, surface water assessments, environmental site assessments, watertaking permits, UST removals, excess soil, site remediation and Record of Site Condition projects;
Complete fieldbased assignments such as groundwater elevation surveys, insitu hydraulic conductivity testing, pressure transducer (datalogger) installation, monitoring well development, drilling coordination and supervision, soil and bedrock core logging, test pitting, soil and groundwater sampling, sample preparation and submission to analytical laboratories;
Coordinate and communicate with subcontractors including drillers, excavators, construction contractors, utility locators and laboratories;
Prepare detailed field notes and complete appropriate fieldwork forms;
Assist in preparing fieldbased deliverables, including hydraulic conductivity testing data analysis, borehole logs, field data, photo logs and data tables with accuracy;
Prepare technical reports in consultation with the project manager or other more senior environmental professionals;
Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors;
Comply with MTE's company policies and procedures pertaining to administration, I.T., finance and health and safety;
Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in Earth Sciences, Hydrogeology, Geotechnical, Environmental or Civil Engineering or (equivalent);
03 years of relevant work experience (including coop experience);
Future eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation is considered an asset;
Working knowledge of Ontario regulations and industry standard practices, including the Safe Drinking Water Act, Records of Site Condition, On-Site and Excess Soil Management, Ontario Water Resources Act, CSA Standards for Phase II ESAs and Occupational Health and Safety Act;
Understanding and demonstrated field experience in soil and bedrock classification, overburden and bedrock drilling methods, insitu hydraulic conductivity testing (slug and pumping tests) and soil and groundwater sampling protocols;
Experience in sample collection and use of field equipment, including dataloggers, surveying equipment, water quality meters and pumps;
Knowledge of mapping groundwater flow direction, calculating groundwater gradients (vertical and horizontal) and estimating hydraulic conductivity;
Familiarity with common software packages (i.e. MS Suite) and software specific to environmental geoscience/hydrogeology such as Aquifer Test and ArcGIS/QGIS;
Must have strong verbal/written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with a variety of individuals (e.g., project managers, laboratories, subcontractors and clients);
Must be reliable, well organized and have a strong attention to detail;
Strong time management skills, problem solving skills and decisionmaking abilities;
Extended time in the field is required yearround;
Must be able to lift equipment up to 25 kilograms; and
Valid G Driver's license and travel to project sites is required. Mileage for work related travel will be reimbursed.

MTE Consultants Inc.

offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

Competitive Wages
Shared Ownership in Our Employee-Owned Company
Group RRSP Matching program
Technical Development and Career Opportunities
Social and Supportive Culture; and much more
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No Agencies, please._
MTE Consultants will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under AODA legislation in all parts of the hiring process. Should accommodation be required, please notify our Human Resources department._
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is utilized in the hiring process_

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: