Environmental Geologist

**Department**:Natural Resources & Renewables

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:11-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
**About Our Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Manager of Project Operations of the Geological Survey Division, Geoscience and Mines Branch, the Environmental Geoscientist works on a wide variety of environmental geology projects targeting hydrogeology, geochemistry and geohazard issues and may provide support for coastal and surficial geology projects as needed. The Geologist 3 is responsible for leading the department’s radon gas program and managing the department’s real-time aquifer monitoring network. The Environmental Geoscientist collaborates with senior geoscientists and works with other stakeholders to develop and advance environmental geoscience projects and is the lead contact person in the department for expertise on radon gas. The environmental geoscientist collects and analyses geoscience data using various methods which could include but is not limited to operating X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), water well monitoring meters, modelling fracture flow associated with karst geology and related geomorphology and geohazards, and geological data acquisition through mapping and remote sensing technologies and engaging other methodologies as appropriate.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
**Qualifications and Experience**:
To be successful in the role you must have at a minimum a B.Sc. in geology, hydrogeology, earth sciences or environmental geosciences plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a geoscience related field, or an M.Sc. with 4 years of related experience. You must hold a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) Designation or be eligible for professional designation with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia. You must also hold a valid driver's license.

A hands-on approach to maintaining and operating water level monitoring equipment and troubleshooting in the field is required. This may include soldering electronic components, coding for custom-made water level meters or identifying new fit-for-purpose monitoring technology to maintain the future operability of water monitoring devices and the collection of timely water level data. A valid driver’s licence is required for traveling throughout the province to complete field work and you may be required to undertake helicopter supported field activities.

To be successful in this role, you must have the ability to exercise independent judgement of the highest quality as the incumbent designs and implements self-directed initiatives. You must have a proven ability to build positive and productive relationships across government and with a broad range of external stakeholders and partners. You must have a strong ability in contributing to diverse working groups across multiple sectors and be able to represent the branch professionally while building strong working relationships to support core programs. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential as well as the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. You will also have strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

**Working Conditions**:
The position requires an individual with an ability to be self-directed. Field work may require overnight travel and/or travel by helicopter.

**Additional Information**:
**What We Offer**:

- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules

**Pay Grade**: PR 15

**Salary Range**: $2,760.42 - $3,364.90 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**: