Hydrogeologist

The beautiful and picturesque Northern Region offers many benefits to those working and living within its reaches:

- recreational activities spanning all four seasons for those enjoying the outdoors (e.g., camping, fishing, paddle-sports, snowmobiling, skiing etc.);
- affordable real estate options and lower cost of living than many major urban centers;
- wildlife in their natural habitats, such as moose, otter, whitetail deer, grouse
- ten exceptional universities and colleges with a wide array of programs
- warm, welcoming and multicultural communities with exciting festivals celebrating unique heritages

**The Ministry**
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is committed to healthier communities and economic prosperity through protecting Ontario's air, land and water.

**The Division**
The Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division (DWECD) provides provincial oversight of environmental compliance and enforcement, and supports all communities in Ontario through the delivery of innovative programs that protect clean air, land and water, including safe drinking water and species at risk.

**The Regional Offices**

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the
**OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the
**OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
**Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this role, you will:

- evaluate impacts related to contaminated sites, landfills, industrial spills and proposed water takings and developments
- investigate groundwater quality complaints and support enforcement actions
- provide expert testimony at legal proceedings, and expert advice to ministry staff and stakeholders
- carry out field investigations, and analyze and synthesize scientific data
- prepare reports and recommendations on investigative findings
- liaise with ministry staff, other agencies and the public
- 933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury
- 435 James Street S, Thunder Bay
- 5520 Hwy 101 E, Timmins
- 191 Booth Rd, North Bay
- 1259 Gardiners Rd, Kingston
- 733 Exeter Rd, London
- 119 King St W, Hamilton

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You are a registered geoscientist or geoscientist-in-training in good standing with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) or with another regulated association of geoscientists.
- You have a post-secondary degree with specialization in a discipline such as Geology, Hydrogeology, or Earth Sciences.

**Environmental knowledge**:

- You have demonstrated knowledge of contaminant hydrogeology, hydrogeological methods and techniques, and related theories, principles and practices.
- You have knowledge of field investigation, water resource management and emerging environmental management theories, practices and techniques.

**Investigative, analytical and project management skills**:

- You can research, assess and evaluate environmental issues.
- You can investigate complaints, spills, and other contingencies, and develop the appropriate solution to resolve the problem.
- You can use your project management skills to lead field studies and other initiatives.

**Communication skills**:

- You know how to communicate technical language in a way that is easy to understand.
- You work well with others and are able to influence diverse interests.
- You can develop and present scientific reports to a wide audience (e.g. courts, councils, the public).

**Computer proficiency**:
**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, Timmins, North Region or 191 Booth Rd, North Bay, North Region or 1259 Gardiners Rd, Kingston, East Region or 733 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad -