Water Resources Scientist

EDI is an employee-owned company with offices across western and northern Canada. EDI provides science-based environmental consulting services and products to all major industrial sectors, First Nations, and government. EDI’s core focus is Aquatic and Terrestrial Biology, with a growing Water Resources team.

Since we started EDI 29 years ago, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to grow their careers and make a difference. 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. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and strong communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is _our_ company.

Our benefits include:

- A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding career experience
- Competitive compensation, including health benefits, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs
- 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 and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)

**About this position**:
**We are looking for someone with**:

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities and ability to make timely decisions
- Demonstrated experience in field work in Water Resources, which may include any of - hydrology, hydrogeology, contaminated site assessments, reclamation experience
- Proven record of crew lead experience related to water resources or environmental science
- Experience with surface water and /or groundwater quality monitoring and sampling
- 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 field work in remote locations and/or between our offices

**Job requirements includes**:

- 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. R.P. Bio, P. Geo, P. Eng or other relevant professional designation to act as a Qualified Professional.)
- 3-5 years 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 is considered an asset
- Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program
- Class 5 driver’s license
- **Application deadline: March 22, 2023**_

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-22