Intermediate Hydrogeologist

**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.**

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.

**Who are we looking for?**

GHD is looking for an **Intermediate Hydrogeologist **to join the Waste Management Group in our **Vancouver, British Columbia **office. This position is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an established waste management team in Canada working on a variety of waste projects for municipal, private, and First Nation clients across the province. Hydrogeologic support is also provided internally for a variety of business groups including integrated water management, contaminated sites and remediation, and emergency response. Estimated 25% of your time will be outside of the office in the field.

**In an ever changing 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 shape 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.**

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

- Assist or lead waste management projects requiring permitting, operations support, design, monitoring, and closure.
- Perform field work related to geologic, hydrogeologic, and hydraulic characterization and investigation.
- Complete data compilation, interpretation, and analysis of hydrologic, hydrogeologic, geologic, and geochemical data for technical investigations, conceptual and detailed design, and environmental reports.
- Preparation and completion of environmental monitoring programs including sample collection, drilling, well installation, well development, slug tests, and landfill gas testing.
- Evaluation of geochemical and hydrogeologic conditions for contaminant fate in aquifers e.g., developing site-specific simplistic numerical models.
- Writing technical deliverables, work plans and proposals e.g., technical assessment reports, design, operations, and closure reports, hydrology and hydrogeology characterization reports, specifications, annual operations and monitoring reports, and design reports.
- Effectively work with multi discipline project team members including engineers, scientists, technicians, project managers, and finance managers.
- Complete project scheduling, budgeting, and invoicing throughout the project lifecycle.
- Liaise and collaborate with drillers, contractors, and laboratories as needed.
- Work closely with the waste team and delegate tasks to junior staff to execute projects that satisfy and exceed client expectations.
- Mentor junior staff on office and field components of projects including project management, communication, health and safety culture, report writing, data interpretation, drilling, and environmental sampling.
- Collaborate closely with client representatives and/or agencies, as required.
- Travel to various sites across BC will be required.

**What you will bring to the team**:

- Degree in Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Agrology, or equivalent
- Registered or eligible to be registered as a Professional Geoscientist. Other designations such as EIT, P.Eng., P.Ag. will be considered.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, able to balance multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong desire to work as a team player with GHD staff, subcontractors, clients, and agencies.
- Ability to manage up and complete tasks with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to perform field tasks and troubleshooting while working in inclement weather conditions and in remote areas.
- Previous experience with Surfer, Grapher, gINT, Aqtesolv, CAD, Civil 3D is beneficial.
- Valid driver’s license and is required.

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**Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.**

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

**EEO Statement Canada**:As a diverse and inclusive 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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