River Scientist

**How We Nurture**:

- Ownership Opportunities
- employee ownership is at the heart of our culture.
- Profit sharing.
- Flexible work schedule and work-from-home options.
- Highly competitive compensation.
- Company-paid benefits including extended health care, dental, EAP.
- Performance-based annual bonus.
- RRSP matching.
- Flexible disciplines and career paths
- work in the area that fuels your passion
- Professional development opportunities.

**Our Next Hire**:
**River Scientist / Environmental Scientist**

**Qualifications**:

- 3-5 years of practical experience and graduate of a physical geography, earth sciences, water resources engineering, or equivalent program.
- Strong field skills including topographic surveys, environmental monitoring, evaluations of channel stability, data logger installation, and competence in the management of environmental data.
- Knowledge of applicable acts and regulations, including associated permits: Endangered Species Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Fisheries Act, Permit to take Water, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication with experience preparing technical reports.

**Additional Bonus Variables**:

- Registered as a G.I.T. or eligible for membership with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD LDD/Civil 3D software.
- Practical experience using ESRI GIS or equivalent software.
- Working knowledge of Hydrological and/or hydraulic models (HEC-RAS).
- Experience using RTK GPS technology and/or Total Station survey equipment.
- Certifications: CISEC, MNRF Electrofishing, and/or Pleasure Craft Operator.

**The Beacon Impact**:
Employee owned and operated for over 15 years, Beacon Environmental Limited is a steadily growing team of more than 40 dedicated and proactive environmental professionals with a collective mission to stand as the guiding light toward solutions to complex environmental challenges. We set the standards high, and our team delivers. Joining our team is a journey into company ownership and with that comes the dynamic ability to carve your own career path within our community. We know our team is what makes Beacon truly shine, and we provide the conditions for you to discover, uncover and pursue new passions within our industry. We believe that a passion-driven environment provides the highest quality project outcomes for our clients and the best possible opportunities for our growing team.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Health and safety measures are in place to protect the health and safety of staff and visitors.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- practical: 3 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON