Innovation Scientist

As we grow, we look for team members who want to grow their careers and make a difference by working with our team on a range of projects. Our culture focuses on quality, support, mentoring, teamwork, positive attitudes, and flexibility to “do it right” for our clients. We promote innovation at all levels. Through relationships built among team members and widespread employee ownership, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.

• A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding career experience
• Competitive compensation, including health and dental benefits, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs, and RRSP contribution matching
• Working with a team of established consultants who excel in their fields of science, environmental assessment and regulatory planning
• A corporate commitment to long-term career and personal development through opportunities; h3>

We have an immediate, full-time permanent position for a Water Resources Scientist with 3 to 5 years experience, including field experience in our Prince George office. As a Water Resources Scientist, you will join our interdisciplinary team of water resources scientists and environmental professionals. You have a passion for water resources, are technically skilled in implementing and managing field programs, and apply your expertise to practical solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting fieldwork associated with surface water quality, hydrology, groundwater and meteorological data collection
• Supporting data management as needed, including management of field data, quality assurance and quality control
• Analyzing data including, but not limited to, time series and trend analyses
• Reporting including data presentation, technical reviews and interpretation

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities and ability to make timely decisions
• Demonstrated experience in fieldwork in Water Resources, which may include any of hydrology, water quality, groundwater, and hydrometeorology
• Proven record of crew lead experience related to water resources or environmental science
• Ability to manage field documentation, analyze data and reporting experience
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills and exceptional time management skills
• Willingness to foster a professional, productive, and growth-minded work environment
• Able to simultaneously organize and manage tight timelines and multiple priorities
• Able to travel for fieldwork in remote locations and/or between our offices

Job requirements include:

• A passion for your career, and willingness to be part of a dynamic team
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geography, water engineering or related discipline(s)
A technical diploma with equivalent experience will also be considered
• Registration or eligibility for professional registration (e.g. PAg, PGeo, PEng or other relevant professional designation to act as a Qualified Professional)
• 3 to 5 years of water resources or applicable environmental science experience, including field experience
• Experience with stream flow measurements, datalogger and meteorology station maintenance and installation of hydrometric stations are considered an asset
• Experience with R/R-studio and/or Aquarius TimeSeries software is considered an asset
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program
• Class 5 driver’s license

Application deadline: EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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