Hydrogeologist - Waterloo, Canada - GHD

GHD

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Hydrogeologist to join our Waterloo team.

To be successful, it requires a bachelor's degree in Earth or Environmental Science and preferred 3 to 5 years' of proven experience in hydrogeology.

In a constantly evolving world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to craft our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Project co-ordination
carry out hydrogeological field programs as required, including liaison with subcontractors, e.g., drillers and laboratories.
Budget control prepare subcontractor purchase orders, and control costs related to field activities.
Field work undertake utility clearances, borehole drilling, test pitting, soil description core logging, supervising well installation and development, soil/groundwater sample collection, hydraulic testing (single well response test, packer testing, pumping tests, infiltration tests), groundwater level monitoring, and water well surveys.
Report Preparation data processing, evaluation, and interpretation, using a variety of software tools including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Aqtesolv.

What you will bring to the team:

A bachelor's degree in Earth or Environmental Sciences (hydrogeology specialization)
Eligible for professional registration within Ontario as P.Geo. or ability to meet the GeoscientistinTraining (G.I.T.) requirements.
3 to 5 years of proven experience in hydrogeology/geoscience is preferred.
A valid Ontario Driver's License.
Travel will be required in this position. The successful person must be prepared to undertake field assignments, generally throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Province, as dictated by project demands.

Personal Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
The ability to lead time, meet deadlines and budgets, and prioritize.
Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of site environments
Strong analytical and technical writing skills
Mechanical proficiency would be an asset for troubleshooting and problemsolving equipment in the field.
Knowledgeable in the use and operation of various environmental field equipment, water level meters, data loggers, pumps and flow meters

We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is essential to the success and happiness of our people.

We also offer competitive salary packages based on qualifications, skills and experience.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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Why GHD?
Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more.

Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another.

We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Our Commitment to you

Who we

are
We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North